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This box is a great way to practice dovetails and some hand tool skills. I love boxes. They’re quick to make. They’re useful. They make great gifts. And, you can...

This jewelry box is the perfect project to showcase that small piece of wood you’ve been saving to be the centerpiece of something special. By Tom Caspar and Jon Stumbras...

Careful construction allows this Spanish cedar lined box to create a perfect seal to keep your cigars fresh. Project #2204 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days • Cost:...

Behind a distinctive double-arched door are unknowns and secrets. While surfing the Internet for examples of spice boxes, I stumbled upon an antique box with a distinctive door. While I’m...

This winged box is turned fast, and the end result will leave people asking how you did that. Project #2504 • Skill Level: Advanced • Time: 4 Hours • Cost:...

This small linen chest can be made in batches, and the lid presents some fun challenges during the process. Project #2502 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days •...

Contrasting woods highlight the elegant lines of this Gustav Stickley-designed classic. In days gone by, a chest similar to this would contain a bride’s dowry. The form goes back to...

Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.

Finishing it all up. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 After many hours...

Installing the hinges. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 Most of the time,...

Designing and making the lid cut. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 Any...

Wrapping the Brass Strip Around Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 • Part 8 After annealing...