Box Building

This beautiful bandsaw box was built using maple and walnut to give it contrast. If you have a bandsaw, you should be building these cute boxes as gifts. Follow along at the link to see just how to do it.

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.

A display box for a sports jersey. 2-1/2 inches deep with removable glass front. Designed to hang on a wall. DXF Format

A classic old fashioned ice box design. Build a new antique. DXF Format

Fruit Dryer Box, 2 x 2 x 2 ft, 5 tray capacity, 2 KW / 80 cfm with electrical details. PDF number 6202.

7 x 8 x 5 ft, Wood frame, metal lines, insulated. This free agricultural barn construction plans and projects information is courtesy of the North Dakota State Univ. web site. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5024.

Follow along at the link and build your own cottage style shadow box.

Turtle Trap Box, 5 x 6 x 4 ft, funnel or box type, mesh. PDF number 6213.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project #1904.

If you need more storage, build these neat storage bins adding cane to the front for a bit of extra flair. You could always make the front solid if you wish. Follow along at the link to see how easy it is to build.

Solar Fruit Dryer, 4 x 4 x 1 ft, 4 trays on legs. Plan # 6244.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project number 1764.

In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. These patterns were published long ago in Hobbies fretwork magazine. They are offered here with permission of the present Copyright holders, Hobbies Limited. Project 1697.

Wedged mortise and tenon joints decorate the sides of these curved-top recipe boxes.

For this project you can use scrap pieces of wood from other projects or a solid block of wood to create a beautiful box. This free woodworking plans and woodworkers projects information is courtesy of the DoItYourself web site.

This Musical Tone Box project is reproduced from a Wood Magazine project book article that I have had stashed away in my ideas binder for almost ten years. Packrats of the world, we stand vindicated.

This is a specialty box to sit on while lacing up heavy boots. It goes in a mud room or other wide entry way. It simply makes a ordinary task less stressful. The box includes storage room for boots. The Boot Rest pulls out from its storage place for convenience. The box has an internal tray for storage of gloves and other equipment.

Build this barn shaped shadow box to display your collectibles. Here are the free downloadable plans.

Build this box using these free woodworking plans. Measuring only 14 inches high and 12 inches square, it could be used for a large number of things.

At the link you will find complete instructions to build a continuous grain keepsake box with a tile lid. Perfect for storing keys, notes or anything else you wish to keep safe.

If you are beginning to think about those spring and summer fishing jaunts, here is a project that will interest you.

Designed with a mirror inside, this mens valet case comes from a bye-gone era. In this page I share with you a large collection of free scroll saw fretwork patterns. I have carefully scanned them and transformed them into pdf files. Project #2043.

This project comes from Marilyns dad Frank who actually built it many years ago. I have no idea where he got the plans but it is a simple and nice looking design.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a wooden box measuring 12 x 10 x 4 inches, made from half-inch stock with three-quarters box joint. 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 is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a small 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.

So your children are back in school and everything is back to normal in your house. Now is a good time for your young woodcrafter to make a pencil holder to keep all those pens and pencils together for homework.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a Shaker candle 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 fun fish-shaped keepsake box would make a great hiding place for extra change or jewelry. At the link is a video as well as step-by-step instructions with lots of pictures.

Portable Cassette style Fruit Dryer, 1-1/2 x 2 x 2 ft, 1.5 KW / 60 cfm. Plan # 6252.

A very simple plan for a childs shoeshine box. Might make a good cub scout project. DXF Format