Boxes

You might want to make this school box from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” with nothing but hand tools. You might want to make this school box from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” with nothing but hand tools. You’ll get the satisfaction of hand-cutting...

Explore the art of bending wood and see what shapes you can create like we did in designing and building this one-of-a-kind clock. Explore the art of bending wood and see what shapes you can create like we did in designing and building this one-of-a-kind clock. This...

Your own ingenuity is the key to creating and opening these attractive boxes. Japanese puzzle boxes have been around for over 100 years. They’re opened by following a sequence of “moves” to reveal the hidden treasures stored inside. And while the design featured here...

Great-looking veneer and hardwood plus a few interesting woodworking techniques add up to a memorable project. Splined miters and contoured sides are the focal points of this beautiful box. The hinged lid not only has an interesting profile but it features a veneered...

This project will test your woodworking skills and give you an opportunity to learn a few new techniques. There aren’t many gifts that will put a smile on the face of the recipient like a hand-made jewelry chest. And since it’s such a personal gift that will last a...

Graceful curves and fine details are at the heart of this unique box. But don’t be fooled by its looks — construction is easier than you think. This beautiful keepsake box makes a great gift. Because it’s so small it’s easy to splurge on highly figured or exotic wood...

This desktop organizer is small in size but big in function. Its compact storage keeps your writing supplies in one convenient place. This message center is designed to help keep the things you use most often within easy reach. This message center is compact. But...

Build this simple and elegant reproduction of a shaker silverware tray and you will become a maestro with a hammer. Build this simple and elegant reproduction of a shaker silverware tray and you will become a maestro with a hammer. What you get: Step-by-step photos...

Take our super-quick drawer-making technique for a test drive by building this box. Take our super-quick drawer-making technique for a test drive by building this box. The sliding lid makes it ideal for holding candles or chisels. What you get: Step-by-step photos...

It's not often that you can build an heirloom project in such a short time. Especially one that sounds as good as it looks. A lot of craftsmen have a music box on their woodworking bucket list. The pleasant sounds of a music box can calm crying babies and relieve...