Making Little Boxes from Wood

Making Little Boxes from Wood by John Bennett is a practical woodworking guide for crafters of all abilities. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase. Inside, you will find 25 projects for making small boxes from timber.

First published in 1993 by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, the book grew out of John Bennett’s long experience as a woodwork teacher. It combines clear instructions with historical and design background.

Making Little Boxes: Book Overview

Making Little Boxes is a collection of 25 projects for woodworkers of all abilities. Each project includes background information on history and design, step-by-step instructions, a cutting list, and suggested use of materials, down to dowel pins, hinges, and linings.

The opening chapters cover materials, tools, joints and techniques, useful gadgets, and veneer boxes. Later projects include a glasspaper container, telephone noteblock holder, magazine slipcase, spice boxes, pencil boxes, jewellery boxes, a tea caddy, and a musical box.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Guidance on choosing materials and using the right tools
• Instructions for joints and techniques used in box making
• Twenty-five projects ranging from simple containers to decorative veneer boxes
• Cutting lists and material suggestions for every project
• Historical and design notes for each box
• Ideas for circular, elliptical, triangular, and heart-shaped boxes

Why This Book Matters

Box making is a satisfying craft that lets woodworkers create useful, individual, and unique objects. This book supports beginners while offering more complex construction and decorative features for experienced craftsmen. It has also been recommended for teachers of craft, design, and technology in schools.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading applications.

FAQ

When will I receive the book? The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital edition, so there is no shipping.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.

Download Making Little Boxes from Wood today and start creating beautiful, practical boxes from timber.

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