Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #108 Sep-Oct 1994 pg. 6
Veneering a compound curve. Wedge-shaped pieces form a delicate, elliptical box lid. Includes a wood-bending device consisting of a metal pipe heated by a propane torch.
FINE WOODWORKING #112 May-Jun 1995 pg. 64
Tip on creating "kaleidoscope" wood grain patterns by resawing and reassembling pieces of wood. Ideal for making book-matched boxes.
FINE WOODWORKING #120 Sep-Oct 1996 pg. 14
A small elegant wooden box features a removable top, pinned lap joints at the corners and shaped (coopered) sides. Overall dimensions: 4"x10"x2" tall.
FINE WOODWORKING #139 Nov-Dec 1999 pg. 60
Woodcrafts to make and sell. Successful craftsmen share their best-selling works. (1) Exotic-wood and burl boxes with unique shapes. (2) Cedar slab signs with letters routed then burned in. (3) Circular cherrywood clock with exotic wood plugs representing the numbers.
HOME MECHANIX #688 Aug 1985 (v.81) pg. 66
Fancy wooden boxes are decorated with translucent end-grain tops.
HOME MECHANIX #689 Sep 1985 (v.81) pg. 82, 91
Folkart trifle boxes are shaped like a church, cottage, and shed.
HOME MECHANIX #691 Nov 1985 (v.81) pg. 32, 34
Particleboard modules (boxes measuring 4"x16"x16") are covered on 4, 5, or 6 sides with mirrors. The modules are combined in various ways to form a glass-topped coffee table with mirrored legs, a bookcase with mirrored uprights, a telephone table, end table, etc.
HOME MECHANIX #722 Jun 1988 (v.84) pg. 38
How to build a box for embroidery or needlepoint yarns from salvaged wine crates and fruit boxes.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Mar-Apr 1979 (v.4#2) pg. 67
Basic carpentry. Part 3. The basic box. How to build a basic box and use it as a bookcase, chest of drawers, chest, etc.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1981 (v.6#5) pg. 59
Storage box for a pickup truck is made from one sheet of plywood. Can be used wherever a storage box measuring 46"x15"x20" tall would be useful.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Jan 1979 (v.68#1) pg. 22
How to make a balsa wood box, 4"x6"x2", with a cat print on the top printed using a lineoleum block.
LADIES HOME JOURNAL NEEDLE & CRAFT Spring-Summer 1978 (v.8#2) pg. 89, 116
Embroidered chest worked in crewel. Instructions include making the wooden chest and pattern for 18th century plumed birds crewel design.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Spring 1979 (v.24#1) pg. 80, 166
Decorate wooden accessories by woodburning and then coloring with felt tip pens. Instructions for making balsa wood frames, a box, an album cover and hand mirror. Instructions for decorating them with violet and nasturtium motifs.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS May-Jun 1981 (v.26#3) pg. 38, 94
Build a rollabout storage box for patio or porch.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #504 May 1970 (v.66) pg. 80
Modular blocks for any room. How to fabricate basic plywood boxes and incorporate them into various storage units.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #642 Nov 1981 (v.77) pg. 46
Hand carved wooden box. Top carving features intertwined "tulip flowers". Box is 10.5" square and 4" deep.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW May 1977 (v.8#2) pg. 16
How to convert throw-away wooden boxes into elaborate one-of-a kind trinket chests. Six designs are shown: Byzantine, Camelot, Gothic, Ben Hur, Egyptian and Barn.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1973 (v.139#1) pg. 96
Storage box has a well-fitting lid because box was made as one enclosed unit, then the top section was cut off to form the lid.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1974 (v.141#2) pg. 146
Jig made by installing dowel pegs in a scrap board is used to glue up small boxes with any number of sides, depending on arrangement of dowels.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1975 (v.143#1) pg. 42
A small wooden "treasure chest" with brass trim stores trinkets.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1975 (v.144#6) pg. 97
Heirloom project. Build a French-fitted pistol presentation case.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1980 (v.154#6) pg. 106
Building basic boxes for modular storage units.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1984 (v.224#1) pg. 98
Making oval-shaped bentwood boxes.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #40 Dec 1987-Jan 1988 (v.7#4) pg. 26
Two boxes for Allison. Tips on turning small wooden boxes from expensive exotic wood with a minimum of waste.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #41 Feb-Mar 1988 (v.7#5) pg. 24
Tip on cutting the lid off of one-piece wooden boxes without having the saw blade bind.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #54 May 1990 (v.9#6) pg. 11
Bentwood Indian boxes. How to cut, steam and bend a piece of wood so that it forms the four sides of a box. Uses a technique developed by northwest coast Indians. A top, bottom and decorative painted designs (patterns furnished) complete the box.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #55 Jul 1990 (v.10#1) pg. 27
Swiss style chip carving. Includes instruction for making and carving a small wooden box (5"x5"x2" tall).
POPULAR WOODWORKING #61 Jul 1991 (v.11#1) pg. 35, Insert
Universal box clamping jig is a quick way to align and glue tops and bottoms without using clamps all around the edges.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #97 Jul 1997 (v.17#3) pg. 27
How to eliminate binding when cutting off a box lid using a table saw.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #98 Sep 1997 (v.17#4) pg. 18
Silver maple leaf box. Small wooden box features a carved maple leaf pattern on the lift-top. Overall dimensions: 5"x3"x2"tall.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #106 Jan 1999 (v.18#6) pg. 52, Insert
Handsome plant box, firewood box, etc. is made by gluing up stacks of 2x2 lumber.
SUNSET Dec 1981 (v.167#6) pg. 118
Round wooden box with lid is shaped like a large "acorn".
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #5 Sep 1988 (v.1#5) pg. 22
Small, oval-shaped wooden box features an intaglio design of an orchid, dolphin, or heron in the removable lid.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #25 Jan 1992 (v.5#1) pg. 13
Wooden box with a removable top features contrasting splines (keys) in the mitered corners and a frame-and-panel lid of contrasting woods. Overall dimensions: 7"x5"x3" tall.
WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #37 Jan 1994 (v.7#1) pg. 24
Clone boxes. Three egg-shaped laminated-wood boxes are sized to fit one inside another. They feature tops which pivot open
WOOD MAGAZINE #6 Aug 1985 (v.2#4) pg. 44
Gussets of scrap wood facilitate cutting off the top of a wooden box (built in one piece) without binding the saw.
WOOD MAGAZINE #35 Jun 1990 (v.7#3) pg. 18
Finely crafted wooden box (5"x7"x5" high) features wooden hinges, wooden handles and even a wooden lid support.
WOOD MAGAZINE #48 Dec 1991 (v.8#9) pg. 56
How to true up the mating edges between top and bottom parts of a small box.
WOOD MAGAZINE #51 Apr 1992 (v.9#3) pg. 16
How to separate the lid from a small box in a way that avoids pinching the table saw blade.
WOOD MAGAZINE #59 Feb 1993 (v.10#2) pg. 10
Wooden box (8"x4"x2" high) is designed to show off a fine figure in a piece of wood by inlaying it into the box top.
WOOD MAGAZINE #61 Jun 1993 (v.10#4) pg. 66
Wooden "treasure chest" box features a curved (coopered) style lid. Overall dimensions: 9"x6"x5" tall.
WOOD MAGAZINE #68 Feb 1994 (v.11#2) pg. 64
A box that's a bit fishy. Scroll saw this curious wooden container that is shaped like a fish and has a "secret" compartment hidden in the middle.
WOOD MAGAZINE #73 Oct 1994 (v.11#7) pg. 70
Footed crown-molding boxes with stepped lids. Includes instructions for making and using a miter gauge jig and sliding table jig that allow cutting compound miters without having to figure any angle in degrees.
WOOD MAGAZINE #104 Mar 1998 (v.15#2) pg. 72
How to safely use a table saw to cut the lid from a closed box.
WOOD MAGAZINE #105 Apr 1998 (v.15#3) pg. 22
Country all-star keepsake box. Octagonal wooden box (7" in diameter) has a lift-off lid with a star pattern quilt motif inlaid in oak, maple and walnut.
WOOD MAGAZINE #106 Jun 1998 (v.15#4) pg. 66, 80
Fabricate a spring-loaded dowel pin to latch the sliding lid on a wooden box.
WOOD MAGAZINE #113 Mar 1999 (v.16#2) pg. 12
Showy keepsake box. A wooden box with a hinged top (9"x6"x4" tall) is decorated with oak veneer and madrone burl veneer. A related article gives step-by-step instructions for working with veneers and inlay bandings.
WOOD MAGAZINE #114 Apr 1999 (v.16#3) pg. 76, 70
Marquetry mirages. Small wooden boxes are covered with carefully selected veneers and finished using a unique shading process to produce an optical illusion when you look at the box.
WOOD MAGAZINE #129 Dec 2000 (v.17#9) pg. 72, Insert
A novel box for favorite photos. This wooden box looks like a bound book. The top opens up to reveal a storage compartment for photos. One photo may be displayed in the frame in the center of the top. Overall dimensions: 8"x10"x3" deep.
WOOD MAGAZINE #137 Nov 2001 (v.18#8) pg. 66
The amazing basic box. Nine styles of simple box construction designs are illustrated.
WOODSMITH #3 May 1979 pg. 5
Box building basics. Step-by-step for a simple set of shelves. Add small drawers to form a set of storage drawers for nails and other small parts (apothecary style). Vary the dimensions to make any size unit.
WOODSMITH #4 Jul 1979 pg. 4
Technique for mounting a storage box on a wall uses two pieces of wood with a matching bevel. The box hangs on the wall but can be simply lifted off for use. A good technique for boxes which store tools.
WOODSMITH #4 Jul 1979 pg. 12
Small (5") decorative wooden boxes made from exotic woods and/or veneers. Directions for both a square box and hexagonal box are included.
WOODSMITH #44 Apr 1986 pg. 12, 15
Oval-shaped wooden box (4"x6"x2") features a mirror recessed into the inside of the top.
WOODSMITH #65 Oct 1989 pg. 20
Decorative wooden box with a lift-off top features a secret drawer in the base. Overall dimensions: 8"x5"x4" tall.
WOODSMITH #83 Oct 1992 pg. 24
Added Info WOODSMITH #92 Apr 1994 (v.16) pg. 28 (Cutting diagram)
Small wooden box with compartments uses a sliding dovetail to join the lid. Overall dimensions: 5"x4"x1" deep.
WOODSMITH #89 Oct 1993 (v.15) pg. 6
Elegant stacking boxes. Trio of boxes (8" square by 2" deep) have box joints on each corner. They sit on a base 1" high. The top box is closed with a frame-and-panel lid.
WOODSMITH #104 Apr 1996 (v.18) pg. 14
Sliding lid boxes with finger-joint corners.
WOODSMITH #110 Apr 1997 (v.19) pg. 6
Curved box with lift-off lid has finger joints on the corners. Box starts out square. Curves are cut only after box and lid are completed.
WOODSMITH #110 Apr 1997 (v.19) pg. 8
Tip on using a spring-loaded bullet catch to help lift a tight-fitting hinged lid on a box.
WOODSMITH #112 Aug 1997 (v.19) pg. 5
Tip on cutting a lid from a box using a table saw without pinching the saw blade during the final cut.
WOODSMITH #125 Oct 1999 (v.21) pg. 5
How to make an octagonal wooden box with turned lid.
WOODTURNING #40 Mar 1996 pg. 24
Basic boxing. How to make a simple, round, hollow wooden box with a fitted lid.
WOODTURNING #53 Jun 1997 pg. 43
An introduction to traditional (hand) furniture making. Part 1. A pine box. This 8"x15"x8" tall box with a hinged lid can be decorated with simple chip carving.
WOODWORK #18 Nov-Dec 1992 pg. 56
Witch's tackle box. Using trigonometry to determine the saw blade settings for cutting the compound-angle joints needed to construct this tapered five-sided box. It features a lift-up top, a wooden hinge and decorative dovetail keys (splines) at the corners.
WOODWORK #21 May-Jun 1993 pg. 66
Added Info WOODWORK #25 Feb 1994 pg. 6
Added Info WOODWORK #26 Apr 1994 pg. 12
An introduction to traditional (hand) furniture making. Part 3. Desk box. Constructing a box with a hinged lid to learn about making edge joints, grooving, chamfering, and raised panels.
WOODWORK #22 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 57
The Squire, a collector's box. Wooden box has a lift-up top that is composed of sculpted "fish" shapes in contrasting wood.
WOODWORK #32 Apr 1995 pg. 64
The procedure for turning lidded jars and boxes is described and illustrated in detail.
WOODWORKER #1014 May 1978 (v.82) pg. 213
Carving: The tribal traditions. Includes instructions for carving a Maori feather box decorated with chip-carved patterns.
WOODWORKER #1086 May 1984 (v.88) pg. 290
Unusual turning tools and techniques for producing a circular wooden box that opens up to reveal two stacked "trays". The trays feature unique handles (stalks) which emerge from the middle of each tray.
WOODWORKER #1110 May 1986 (v.90#5) pg. 382
The watertight case. Techniques used by the North-west American Kwakiutl Indians to fabricate elegant boxes. The four sides are made from a single piece of wood by kerfing the plank, steam bending, and fastening the one corner joint with wooden pegs.
WOODWORKER #1110 May 1986 (v.90#5) pg. 418
Hinges for small wooden boxes. Some tips.
WOODWORKER Jan 1987 (v.91#1) pg. 36
Professional shares his techniques for making unique, decorative wooden boxes.
WOODWORKER Mar 1987 (v.91#3) pg. 202
Added Info WOODWORKER Sep 1987 (v.91#9) pg. 801
Mosaic magic. An introduction to "stickware" which is made by gluing different colored woods together in lengths, or sticks, to form intricate geometric patterns. Projects include (1) tumbling block box, (2) pinwheel (pincushion), and (3) an egg-shaped thimble holder.
WOODWORKER Dec 1988 (v.92#12) pg. 1100
A winetight case. Elegant wooden case for the popular, but ugly, 3-liter winebox. A brass handle on top facilitates carrying. Overall dimensions: 5"x8"x11" tall.
WOODWORKER Jul 1989 (v.93#7) pg. 618
Added Info WOODWORKER Oct 1989 (v.93#10) pg. 867
Wooden box features dovetailed corners, hinged top, and an optional self-adhesive veneer decoration. Overall dimensions: 13"x9"x4" tall.
WOODWORKER Jan 1990 (v.94#1) pg. 1288
Wooden box features decorative splines to reinforce the mitered corners. Overall dimensions: 4"x8"x3" tall.
WOODWORKER Apr 1990 (v.94#4) pg. 358
Shape boxes from a solid piece of wood using these jigs and routing techniques.
WOODWORKER Apr 1990 (v.94#4) pg. 368
Simple wooden box uses hand cut dovetails. Some tips.
WOODWORKER May 1990 (v.94#5) pg. 480
Added Info WOODWORKER Sep 1990 (v.94#9) pg. 849
Decorative boxes are made by applying veneer to components made from MDF.
WOODWORKER Apr 1991 (v.95#4) pg. 382
Lid stay for a small box is made from brass rod and steel cable.
WOODWORKER Feb 1992 (v.96#2) pg. 85
Box clever. Method for building simple trinket boxes from small pieces of interesting wood.
WOODWORKER Aug 1993 (v.97#8) pg. 35
Lady's workbox. A wooden box (12"x15"x8" tall) with a lift-top and divided compartments sets on top of a simple 4-leg table (15"x12"x22" tall) with one drawer under the top. Reprinted from the October 1944 issue.
WOODWORKER Oct 1994 (v.98#10) pg. 114
Three small boxes made from off cuts of wood and veneer. Ideal for jewelry or trinkets.
WOODWORKER Jun 1995 (v.99#6) pg. 52
Velvet lined treasure chest. A fine wooden box, with dovetailed corners and a hinged top, is lined with velvet and used to store and display an antique pistol or other object.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1977 (v.1#1) pg. 13
The beginning woodworker. Veneering basics. How to make a simple plywood box with a removable cover and decorate it with 1/28" or 1/40" veneer.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1981 (v.5#1) pg. 10
Special band saw jig is used to cut perfectly fitting lids off of small wooden boxes which are assembled all in one piece.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1981 (v.5#4) pg. 28
Spalted wood boxes. How to cut your own slices of spalted (partially rotted) wood which is highly decorative and incorporate it into wooden boxes.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1981 (v.5#5) pg. 28
Flip-top box. Laminated wooden box is made from scraps of exotic wood. Access to the inside is through one end which pivots open.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1982 (v.6#1) pg. 23
How to apply inlaid edging to small boxes covered with veneer.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1983 (v.7#4) pg. 26
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1983 (v.7#5) pg. 6
Wooden "coal scuttle" can be used as a magazine rack, wastebasket, kindling storage, etc.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1983 (v.7#6) pg. 64
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1984 (v.8#1) pg. 6
Stacking storage unit. Make decorative wooden boxes with dovetailed joints. Each box measures 18"x6"x6". Equip some of the boxes with drawers. Then stack the units to form a modular storage unit, chest of drawers, etc.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1984 (v.8#1) pg. 44
Card box. Small wooden box pivots open to reveal a deck of playing cards.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1985 (v.9#3) pg. 42
Wooden heart-shaped "Valentine" box features a lid which pivots open.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1986 (v.10#1) pg. 46
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1986 (v.10#3) pg. 6
Decorative wooden box, assembled with finger joints at the corners, is used to store router bits and accessories. May be adapted to other uses. Overall dimensions: 18"x12"x6" deep.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1986 (v.10#5) pg. 53
Small (5"x5") contemporary style wooden box is shaped like a "leaf". A circular opening in the center is fitted with a cover and handle of contrasting wood.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1988 (v.12#2) pg. 44
Shaker carrier. Black cherry wooden box (11"x6"x3" deep) has dovetail corners and is fitted with a white ash bentwood handle.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1988 (v.12#2) pg. 47
Small wooden boxes (4"x4"x3") are made from exotic woods and feature large mitered corners where the base and top join.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1988 (v.12#4) pg. 36
Wooden pencil boxes made from exotic and/or laminated woods. Corners feature exposed, decorative splines. Overall dimensions: 2"x2"x10".
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1989 (v.13#5) pg. 48
Barbecue tray (cutting board) serves as the top for a handy tote box used to transport food and utensils. Overall dimensions: 16"x14"x5" deep.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1990 (v.14#4) pg. 46
Simple square wooden box with a circular cavity features a pivoting lid decorated with a marquetry design of the sun behind mountains. Overall dimensions: 3"x3"x2" tall.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1991 (v.15#1) pg. 56
Tabletop box with decorative dovetail joints is designed to keep up to 4 audio/video remote control devices readily at hand.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1992 (v.16#4) pg. 44
Building wooden boxes. An overview of the various corner joint and lid options.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1993 (v.17#2) pg. 13
Mitered boxes in various shapes and sizes are all variations on the same theme. Each box is raised on tapered legs and opened using a unique pull. Step-by-step instructions included.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1994 (v.18#5) pg. 32
Technique for making lipped or overlapping lids for wooden boxes.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1995 (v.19#1) pg. 12
Gentleman's box. Elegant wooden box made of walnut features a bird's eye maple lid insert, lock miter joints, small removable interior trays and velvet lining. Overall dimensions: 14"Lx7"Wx6"D.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.19#4) pg. 50
Technique for making coved feet for small boxes.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1996 (v.20#4) pg. 61
Sliding dovetail box. Box has mitered dovetail joints and a lid that slides on dovetailed runners. A dovetailed handle is in the middle of the top. The front face is decorated with a chip-carved rosette.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1996 (v.20#4) pg. 62
How to make a wooden heirloom box. Box shown is 3"x7"x10". Emphasis is on the texturing and decoration of the surface.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1973 (v.29#4) pg. 58
How to turn a 4.5" diameter circular box with contrasting inlays.
WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1975 (v.31#4) pg. 48
How to make a veneer-trimmed box. Top and base of the box have coved edges.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1977 (v.33#2) pg. 121
How to make a small chest. Sides are ready-made crown molding.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1977 (v.33#5) pg. 84
Simple laminating technique creates unusual patterns. Includes instructions for making decorative wooden boxes.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1984 (v.40#5) pg. 48
Attractive cube shaped caddy (wooden box) holds two decks of cards (or other small items). Drilled holes in the sides and top create decorative patterns.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1986 (v.42#2) pg. 74
Prairie Style treasure box (9"x14"x6") has a lift-off lid. Side panels have crisscrossing grids backed with copper, stained glass or a material of choice.
WORKBENCH Dec 1997 (v.53#6) pg. 30
Mating rabbet joints add style to simple wooden boxes with lift-off tops.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1998 (v.54#2) pg. 10