THE ULTIMATE BAND SAW BOX BOOK'S EXTRA PROJECTS, WITH SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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 instructions.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) 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.

8) 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, especially for carvers. You don't have to paint it psychedelic as I did here, but I give instructions for painting and texturing techniques.