Welcome to the order page for my book and extra plans. Use this page if you are going to pay for your purchases with PayPal, credit or debit card. Use the 'Mail In' form if you prefer to pay with cash, check, or money order. Postage charge of $4.60 is for US Postal Service Priority Mail to anywhere in the United States. For international orders we will use the Global Priority Mail option for the US Postal Service since that is the least expensive way to do it, and the service is quick.
If you prefer another method of shipment please inquire via email for price. The projects are designed to be printed from my web pages. I will send you the links to your requested projects when I send the book to you. You have a choice, however, of receiving the projects as black and white copies instead of the links if you prefer. If you want this option then let me know in an email. When you order the book you also get your choice of two sets of plans that were not included in the 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.
When you order the book you also get your choice of two sets of plans that were not included in the book.
$17.95
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. 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. $2.00 If purchasing plans only (no book), click here.
The Hearts Box
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*.
$2.00 If purchasing plans only (no book), click here.
The Hurricane
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
$2.00 If purchasing plans only (no book), click here.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
especially for carvers. You don't have to paint it psychedelic as I did
here, but I give instructions for painting and texturing techniques.
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All Plans Special Offer
And yes, to answer those who asked for it all. I am offering ALL OF THE
PLANS for $10.00 to those of you who have bought the book from me too.
For those of you who have purchased the book elsewhere the individual plans are $3 and the set is available for $15. To order plans without ordering the book, click here. If you have questions regarding other forms of payment please email me.