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Here is what the publishers have to say about my book:
What makes band saw boxes so wonderful? They don’t require a shop full of expensive tools, they have unlimited design potential, and they’re easy to
make. For years, woodworker Donna Menke has researched every aspect of the process, accumulating a wealth of knowledge about band-saw use,
safety precautions, construction, and finishing techniques. Here, she passes on those ideas and skills, explaining all the basics of selecting and handling the
wood, cutting, sanding, fitting edges, gluing, making repairs, and giving the box a gorgeous surface treatment, such as carving or inlay. The breathtaking
projects begin with an easy, no-fail Bangle Box, and include a mahogany Star Box, a Man in the Moon box with a segmented lid, and many others.
What makes band saw boxes so wonderful? They don’t require a shop full of expensive tools, they have unlimited design potential, and they’re easy to
make. For years, woodworker Donna Menke has researched every aspect of the process, accumulating a wealth of knowledge about band-saw use,
safety precautions, construction, and finishing techniques. Here, she passes on those ideas and skills, explaining all the basics of selecting and handling the
wood, cutting, sanding, fitting edges, gluing, making repairs, and giving the box a gorgeous surface treatment, such as carving or inlay. The breathtaking
projects begin with an easy, no-fail Bangle Box, and include a mahogany Star Box, a Man in the Moon box with a segmented lid, and many others.
#1 The Domino Box
The *Domino Box* is a simple rectangular
form. It is made with through cuts similar to
the first box in the book. Assembly techniques
result in a snug fitting lid every time. I will
show you how to safely chamfer the edges of
the box using just the belt sander.
form. It is made with through cuts similar to
the first box in the book. Assembly techniques
result in a snug fitting lid every time. I will
show you how to safely chamfer the edges of
the box using just the belt sander.
#2 The Hurricane Box
The *Hurricane Box* is a canister shaped box with a
nicely fitting lid. You need to do something extra to make
lids fit well on rounded forms, and two ways are
discussed. Everyone will think you made this box using a
lathe, but you just need a band saw and a sander
nicely fitting lid. You need to do something extra to make
lids fit well on rounded forms, and two ways are
discussed. Everyone will think you made this box using a
lathe, but you just need a band saw and a sander
#3 The Shaker Box
The *Shaker Box* has a handle and a divided
interior. It is an elegant box that needs a little fancy
cross-clamping technique to make gluing easier.
There are a few tricks to making the lid fit well and
to make the parts meet during glue-up.
interior. It is an elegant box that needs a little fancy
cross-clamping technique to make gluing easier.
There are a few tricks to making the lid fit well and
to make the parts meet during glue-up.
#4 The Peanut Box
The *Peanut Box* is shaped to look a lot
like a peanut. The shape was achieved using
power sanders like the belt sander. The
surface has been textured to resemble the
peanut shell. Texturing with a shallow carving
gouge is detailed in the step-by-step
instruction.
like a peanut. The shape was achieved using
power sanders like the belt sander. The
surface has been textured to resemble the
peanut shell. Texturing with a shallow carving
gouge is detailed in the step-by-step
instruction.
#5 The Hearts Boxes
The *Hearts Boxes* are one of my favorite designs.
These nested boxes require precision and accuracy if
you are to get three boxes out of one piece of wood,
but the results are worth the effort. Instructions on
repairing defects in wood, cutting curves in lids safely,
and flocking.
These nested boxes require precision and accuracy if
you are to get three boxes out of one piece of wood,
but the results are worth the effort. Instructions on
repairing defects in wood, cutting curves in lids safely,
and flocking.
#6 The Log Box
The *Log Box* is a simple box made from a
hunk of log. The only complexity is the locking
mechanism. For this simple puzzle box you will
need a 1/16" band saw blade, or make a
shorter box and use a scroll saw to cut the key.
hunk of log. The only complexity is the locking
mechanism. For this simple puzzle box you will
need a 1/16" band saw blade, or make a
shorter box and use a scroll saw to cut the key.
#7 The Pinwheel Box
The *Pinwheel Box* is too clever for
words- and it took a lot of words to
describe how to make it. You can make
the lid with the grain going in just one
direction and it is easy. To make the
pattern converge with all three pieces takes
a little more thought. OK, a lot more
thought. Pivoting hinges are covered with
this box.
words- and it took a lot of words to
describe how to make it. You can make
the lid with the grain going in just one
direction and it is easy. To make the
pattern converge with all three pieces takes
a little more thought. OK, a lot more
thought. Pivoting hinges are covered with
this box.
#8 The Snail Box
The *Snail Box* is made like
the Armadillo Box, but the
shaping is a lot simpler. These
drawered *critter boxes* are a
lot of fun to make. You don't
have to paint it, but I include
instructions for painting and
texturing techniques.
Plans for the armadillo box are
available for no extra cost.
the Armadillo Box, but the
shaping is a lot simpler. These
drawered *critter boxes* are a
lot of fun to make. You don't
have to paint it, but I include
instructions for painting and
texturing techniques.
Plans for the armadillo box are
available for no extra cost.
And yes, to answer those who asked for it all. I am offering ALL OF THE EXTRA PLANS for $10.00
to those of you who have bought the book from me. There are 56 pages in color- it is like getting
another whole book!
to those of you who have bought the book from me. There are 56 pages in color- it is like getting
another whole book!
EXTRA PROJECTS (8-Cut Projects):
When you order the book you also get your choice of two projects that were not included in the book, for FREE! The
projects will be in PDF format, 5-9 pages long, full color, contain plans either full-sized or to be enlarged 200%, and they
are designed to be printed by you from my web pages. I will send you the links to your requested projects when I send
the book to you. These extra projects are not designed to be used unless you have the book. The terminology and
reference will relate to information in the book.
NOTE- to get your 2 free plans and instructions just let me know on the order form or PayPal form in the
comments section which two you chose to receive. If you have any questions please send me an email.
When you order the book you also get your choice of two projects that were not included in the book, for FREE! The
projects will be in PDF format, 5-9 pages long, full color, contain plans either full-sized or to be enlarged 200%, and they
are designed to be printed by you from my web pages. I will send you the links to your requested projects when I send
the book to you. These extra projects are not designed to be used unless you have the book. The terminology and
reference will relate to information in the book.
NOTE- to get your 2 free plans and instructions just let me know on the order form or PayPal form in the
comments section which two you chose to receive. If you have any questions please send me an email.
Order the 224-page full-color book, autographed, for $24.00
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the free plans just tell me on the order forms which ones you want and I will send you the links.
Do not use the PayPal buttons to indicate your choices for the free plans.
the free plans just tell me on the order forms which ones you want and I will send you the links.
Do not use the PayPal buttons to indicate your choices for the free plans.
For those of you who have purchased the book elsewhere the set is available for $15.00.
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for the Hurricane Box for $2.
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