Box by Box (Popular Woodworking) (Spiral-bound)

by Jim Stack (Author)
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Product Description
For anyone wanting to get started in woodworking, building a box is a great introduction to this time-honored craft. And with the simple instructions in Box-by-Box, any novice can construct spectacular wood pieces.

- Each box can be assembled in small spaces and built with basic tools, such as a hammer, drill, and screwdriver--perfect for beginners without their own workshops

- Projects increase in difficulty, allowing readers at any experience level to hone their skills as they progress through the book

-Step-by-step projects include a trinket box, a box with drawers, a jewelry box, and a box with a fitted lid

With Box-by-Box, readers will not only create stunning boxes, they’ll also become more accomplished woodworkers

About the Author
As a professional woodworker for almost 30 years, Jim Stack has been a cabinetmaker, furniture maker and is currently the Acquisitions Editor for Popular Woodworking Books. He is also the author of Building the Perfect Toolbox, Classic Northwoods Furniture and Design & Build Your own Furniture.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books (June 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558707743
• ISBN-13: 978-1558707740
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on great projects, November 19, 2006

By	Keith Mealy (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is sub-titled, 21 Projects for developing your woodworking skills.

More than plans and procedures for building a bunch of boxes, this book is chock-full of clever techniques for building. Even if you never build a box (and if you build any furniture, you are probably building a box somewhere in there), read it all and you will learn a lot of good techniques in the sidebars and procedures.

He organizes his projects in ascending degree of difficulty so that whether you are a beginner with a hand saw and a hammer or a seasoned woodworker with a shop full of tools, there is something here for you. The book is profusely illustrated with clear color photos.

Jim Stack is one of my favorite authors (and the only one still alive). His sense of humor and creative and imaginative techniques make this a delightful book. He is a very clever guy in his approach to making things work. For an interesting project, try the icosahedron box.

Interesting spiral-bound format makes it easy to sit on your workbench during your project work.

Warning: If you are like me, once you start box-making, every piece of scrap starts to look like a box.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought........, January 12, 2007

By	Box Beginner - See all my reviews

Sure was disappointed by this book. I am a beginner and from the description felt that this would be a good place to start. It really assumes more knowledge than a true beginner would have.

The text seems to leave out steps and requirements. It seems that the book was edited by someone who didn't understand everything involved to complete the projects.

On the good side, the projects in the book are great.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, June 11, 2009

By	J. Barraza (Downey, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fine book for the hobbyist or fine woodworker looking to make a few fun projects. Great, easy to follow directions that anyone with some decent skill should be able to make.