| THE ULTIMATE BAND SAW BOX BOOK information page |
| THE FIRST BAND SAW BOX I SAW WAS AT THE WOODCRAFT STORE WHERE I WAS WORKING. A FELLOW WAS GIVING A CLASS ON MAKING THE NESTED OVAL BOXES. I WAS SO EXCITED I WENT RIGHT HOME AND STARTED TO MAKE THESE COOL BOXES. |
| HISTORY |
| THE CLASS INSTRUCTOR INTRODUCED ME TO THE ORIGINAL BOOK BY TOM CRABB, (1984), ON BAND SAW BOXES. CRABB'S BOOK HAD A WEALTH OF INTERESTING PLANS AND DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES; AND I WAS HOOKED ON MAKINGTHESE BOXES. HIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT, BUT YOU CAN FIND IT ON HALF.COM. THEN IN 2000 LOIS KEENER VENTURA CAME OUT WITH A NEW BOOK ON THE SUBJECT. VENTURA'S BOOK IS WELL PRODUCED AND GIVES THE READER GOOD INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO MAKE DRAWERED BOXES. VENTURA'S BOOK IS AVAILABLE AT WOODCRAFT AND OTHER VENDORS OF WOODWORKING BOOKS. I DECIDED TO MAKE A BOOK THAT COMBINED THE VARIETY AND FUN OF CRABB'S BOOK WITH THE PRODUCTION VALUES OF VENTURA'S BOOK. |
| PRODUCTION |
| ONE OF THE HAPPIEST MOMENTS OF MY LIFE WASWHEN I GOT A CONTRACT IN JULY 2004 WITH STERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC. TO PRODUCE THE MANUSCRIPT BY JULY 2005. I SPENT THE GREATER PART OF ONE YEAR WORKING ON IT. 1,100 HOURS, 68,000 WORDS, 600 PHOTOS, AND 120 ILLUSTRATIONS. IN JANUARY 2006 THE EDITING PROCESS BEGAN. FOR THE NEXTSEVEN MONTHS WE WORKED OUT THE FINAL DETAILS OF WHICH PROJECTS TO INCLUDE AND WE WORKED ON MAKING EVERYTHING AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE. IN THE PROCESS WE HAD TO ELIMINATE EIGHT OF THE PROJECTS, OR THE BOOK WOULD HAVE HAD TO BE TOO BIG, AND TOO EXPENSIVE. IT WAS HARD TO DO, BUT I MADE THE DECISIONS FOR THE EIGHT CUT PROJECTS. |
| CONTENTS |
| THE BOOK HAS 22 DIFFERENT PROJECTS SHOWING 6 DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, WITH HUNDREDS OF STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS AND PHOTOS. I'VE INCLUDED INSTRUCTION ABOUT INDIVIDUALIZING YOUR BOXES WITH CARVING, WOOD BURNING, INLAY, ONLAY, DYES, AND STAINS. THERE IS A LARGE SECTION ON SAFETY, PROPER TOOL USE, AND FINISHES. |
| LETS GET STARTED! |
| THERE IS AN INTERESTING ONLINE YAHOO! GROUP CALLED 'BANDSAWBOXES' THAT HAS A WEALTH OF PHOTOS AND INFORMATION, INCLUDING SOME GOOD TUTORIALS AND PLANS FOR MAKING BOXES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bandsawboxes/ |
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| Below is some more info about the book: |
| There were some changes made in the final editing process. The book was going to be way too big, so we cut eight of the projects. It was hard to decide which ones to cut, but it had to be done. Read on for ways to get these lost project chapters. The book now has 224 pages, and 22 projects. All of the techniques of construction are still in the book, as well as all the general information about using the tools, designing your own boxes,finishing, and safety. The book remains at $17.95, which for a full-color, step-by-step book is quite a bargain. I'm going to include some benefits for people who order from me: 1. Unless you request otherwise the books will be autographed and dedicated. Please let me know on your order form if you want it dedicated in some way other to your first name as it appears on your check or PayPal account (write it in the 'message' area on the PayPal form, please). 2. Actual postage will be charged, no matter where you live. 3. You will be offered free plans and instructions for two of the eight cut project chapters. These will be sent to you as PDF files for you to download. These include plans and instructions with full-color step-by-step color photos and illustrations. These projects will be offered to the general public for $3 each , so this is a $6 value. |
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| to order the book and/or projects using PayPal or a credit card. |
| to order the book and/or projects using a mail-in form to send in payment. |
| to order only the projects if you have the book already, using PayPal or a credit card |
| to order only the projects if you have the book already, using a mail-in form |
| The books are selling well. The publishers have sold more than 3,000 in the first 6 months. I'm no expert, but that sounds good to me for such a specific subject book.. I have shipped books all over the States, as well as many to Australia and Canada. I've even sent one to Russia and one to Ireland. The book is now available in all those places as well as lots of online venues. I enjoy signing them and sending them out from here though- so you may order them from me and get them personalized. You will also get your choice of 2 of the 8-Cut-Projects too when you buy from me. (See below for details). I've started a forum for us all to share information about the projects, band saw boxes, and the book in general. If you have a question that is the place to look for answers. I'll be checking it frequently and answering all questions within 24 hours at most: http://theubsbbook.proboards78.com/index.cgi There are now more order forms to make it easier to order from Canada, Australia, Europe, and other international areas that are serviced by USPS Global Priority Flat Rate. Check with me if you are not sure. As always, only actual postage charges will be charged. If you want to send cash, check, or money order just click above for a mail- in form you can print out, fill in, and send to me with your payment. Mailing information is on that form. That form prints out in black and white and without the photo. PayPal now accepts credit cards without you having to 'join' anything. This works well and is a very easy and secure way to order online. there is no charge to the buyer for this service. The 8-Cut-Projects have been written up- and placed on my web site in PDF format.They are as they would be if I had edited the book myself, i.e., not quite as well done as the fine editors at Sterling Publishing did; but good enough. They are in full color with plans in full size or to be enlarged by 200%. They range from 5 to 8 pages. When you order the book you will be sent links to the two ‘free projects’ that you have indicated. You may order the projects for $2 each, or all 8 projects for $10. Click here to go to a description of the 8-cut projects. I also have a page where you may order the projects separately, but only if you have already purchased the book. Click above to go to that page. They are more expensive on this page, ($3 per project, $15 for all 8), and I am assuming that you already own the book. The projects rely on information you already have by owning the book, and they are not designed to be used otherwise. |
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