Dewey Decimal745.593
Synopsis"Dual purposes underscore this richly illustrated handbook: to pay tribute to outstanding contemporary American box makers and to guide potential box makers to successful fruition of their desire....The author presents general directions. Then come profiles of 31outstanding box makers with directions for making specific projects. A very useful and attractive addition." - Booklist ., Contains 40 designs for small wooden boxes, ranging from an ironwood freeform box to playing card boxes made from Himalayan ebony, African vermilion and osage orange. Each project in the text is accompanied by exploded diagrams and how-to-build instructions., "Dual purposes underscore this richly illustrated handbook: to pay tribute to American box makers and to guide potential box makers to success. The author presents general directions, which take the reader from learning about basic tools to selecting and preparing stock, sanding, and finishing. Then come profiles of 31 outstanding box makers. A very useful and attractive addition."—Booklist., "Dual purposes underscore this richly illustrated handbook: to pay tribute to American box makers and to guide potential box makers to success. The author presents general directions, which take the reader from learning about basic tools to selecting and preparing stock, sanding, and finishing. Then come profiles of 31 outstanding box makers. A very useful and attractive addition."-Booklist.