Box Building

For this project all you need is bit of log, a band saw, wood glue, clamps and a pencil. Here is how...

At the link you will find free instructions as well as lots of pictures to help you build your own broken bandsaw box.

This pencil box has three compartments. Two are revealed when you slide open the dovetailed lid. The large top compartment swings out of the way to grant access to a bottom compartment.

These boxes are easy to build and can be stacked in any form you wish to hold books or display items.

Dress up a plain tissue box by building these wooden covers. Experiment with moldings or paint to customize it for your room.

These are plans to build a music box that doubles as a keepsake box.

Scrap wood from your scrap wood pile can be put to good use by building a few of these box jack-o-lanterns. Paint or leave natural, add lights if you wish, either way it's a fun project you can do in an afternoon. Follow the free step-by-step instructions at the link. Happy Halloween!!

Amaze your friends by building this puzzle box. Just download the plan and get to it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Shaker sewing box. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This handsome plywood box was built without using a box joint jig. The plywood adds a lovely pattern to the box and it is easy to make using the free woodworking instructions available at the link.

This firewood storage box, which is easy to build, will help you contain the mess that comes with using firewood.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for dovetail sewing box with a lower drawer, two pull out trays and a contrasting wood insert for the top. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

These project plans will not only show you how to construct the box, but give you hints on utilizing grain patterns, show you techniques for cutting a perfect miter, and making quick jigs.

This truck box is designed for hauling camp gear, tools and guns in an open pickup truck bed. It is four feet long and will fit in even the smallest truck beds.

These shadow box shelves are perfect for displaying your childrens stuffed toys or even for your own display purposes. Follow along at the link to find out how easy they are to build.

The Clear Spring students made this project as a pencil box, but do not let that limit you. This box can be made longer, shorter, or wider.

Make someone very happy and organized by building them this embroidery or sewing box.

Here is how to go about building a boxes wine holder. You can adjust it to fit what ever size your box of wine is.

Build this keepsake box using these easy-to-follow instructions.

I did not have a very good place to store my firewood so why not make a firewood box? I came up with the following and it is working good.

One of the simplest projects, but well appreciated by collectors, is a shadow box. You can vary the sizes and dividers to suit a particular collection. Scroll down the page to view the plan for Shadow boxes.

This is a great way to give the gift of wine. Build a wine box and personalize it to match the occasion.

This wooden crate is easy to build and perfect for carrying things in, storing things in, or decorative purposes. It is a quick build using standard lumber and a few woodworking tools.

These decorative boxes are easy to build and the size is easily adaptable to suite your needs. Here are the free plans.

Follow along with this tutorial to build your own bread box, as a bonus at the bottom of the link, Jay has made a video of the process.

...So I designed this simple lift lid box to contain the plastic box housing the ashes.

This wooden box would come in handy for many things including storage for small toys.

This keepsake box was built using splines on the corners as well as a picture frame top. Free instructions for you to build a similar box at the link.

Build this puzzle box and stump everyone who sees it. At the link you can download the free woodworking plan to build this fun puzzle box as well as watch a free video.

While this wooden box could be a gift in itself, add a little something inside and it is a two in one. Free building instructions at the link to make your own wood gift box.