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Puzzle Boxes: Fun and Intriguing Bandsaw Projects (Popular Woodworking) [Hardcover]

Jeff Vollmer (Author)
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March 1, 2010 Popular Woodworking
Unlocking the Secrets of the Puzzle Box





Have you ever thought inside the box? These band-sawn boxes could be the most intriguing and fun projects you've ever made.





Author Jeff Vollmer describes his boxes as key-and-slide–cut a dovetail key, cut a slider piece, cut another key, cut another slider. That's the puzzle or "combination" you use to get to the chamber or heart of the box.





Then you cut out the guts of the box to create a chamber. But wait, there's more! Then you cut another box from the guts, then another box or drawer from those pieces, then another and maybe another until things get too small to handle safely.





Any type wood can be used to make these boxes–wood with holes, cracks, splits, insect and wormholes, spalting and burls. Jeff calls these flaws "opportunities" to become creative.





Please note that the digital version of this book does not include the accompanying DVD.



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About the Author

Jeff Vollmer was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, and attended the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. He made his first puzzle box in 1989. He now runs Royal Woods with his wife Lynn, specializing in puzzle boxes that are sold at art shows and fine galleries. Jeff has written articles for Popular Woodworking magazine and has taught puzzle-box-making classes for several years.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Popular Woodworking Books; 1 edition (March 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1558708472
  • ISBN-13: 978-1558708471
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best all inclusive books on the genre'. A 4.5 stars, March 3, 2010
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I have been making band saw boxes for years. Some of them have bordered on "puzzle" boxes but I always wanted something a little more in depth and thorough as far as instruction. When I saw that this book was being released I immediately reserved a copy and eagerly anticipated its arrival.

I have yet to try all the designs in the book, more out of an equipment limitation than any lack of completeness on behalf of this book. The basic design is solid and once the basics are comprehended, further experimentation can follow.

The only thing keeping this book from scoring a solid 5 stars is the fact that not every woodworker has the availability to use a paddle sander and a large vat of finish. There are other ways around these though so they aren't a major drawback.

I recommend this book highly to anyone who has always wondered "How the heck do they do that?" The answers are in this book and its accompanying DVD.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book, good projects for beginners and old timers, March 14, 2011
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I've been renewing this book over and over from my local library and it's about time I purchased it. Easy to follow instructions, great photos, well written.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide for a Bandsawn-box beginner - PLUS 90 min DVD, May 20, 2010
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P. Payne "chippy gal" (Beautiful Tweed Valley, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
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I've not made a bandsawn box before although I have made "fine" boxes. The designs in this book are somewhat rustic but the boxes are visually interesting, relatively easy to master if you have confidence in your bandsaw skills (I still have 10 fingers and so does Jeff Volmer)and are FUN long after you apply the finish! The DVD is invaluable and I read the book, watched the DVD and then went back to reread the book with a clearer understanding of the steps (which are illustrated in the book with stills from the DVD).

Safely using your bandsaw for these boxes is a bit of a challenge. I used clamps etc to grasp some of the smaller puzzle box pieces but sometimes, in order to be able to freely make the various "flowing" saw cuts, the saw guard is raised and a fair bit of blade is exposed close to your hands. However, with planning and concentration, these boxes can be safely executed by an adult woodworker.
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