Basic Box Making
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.62 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1561588520 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 153 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Doug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. He has also appeared in two feature-lengthd DVD videos. He is the author of several books, including Beautiful
A box-making bible Kent Seeker This is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in making heirloom boxes. Everything from types of wood to corner joinery to hinge options are covered in an easy-to-understand way, and there are pictures to illustrate each step. Whether you're a novice or an experienced woodworker, you'll find lots of good information in this book. Great DVD - Excellent companion to the Book David R. Lakin II This DVD and the companion Book by Doug Stowe are great box making references. I highly recommend the pair to anyone that is wanting to build wooden boxes.. Nice book! Amazon Customer Very detailed instructions and these little boxes are so adorable. Did I just say adorable? Ah well, great for the beginner.
Repetition leads to refinement, and refinement leads to success.Though it's not necessary to build the projects in this book in any particular order, they are arranged by the level of difficulty. Through Doug Stowe's decades of experience, you'll learn the basic techniques to get started, as well as more advanced ways to approach finely crafted boxes.Project after project, your skills will build, and you'll come to refine your work, asking how can processes could be simplified and how can finishes be improved. As you grow in confidence working through the projects in this book, use your imagination and ask a few questions: What if this box were made in that wood? What if that joint were used on this box? What if the lid had more overhang? What if I made it larger, or smaller? The question "What if?" will challenge and engage you as a box maker for years of adventure.. Winner of a 2008 Golden Hammer Writing Award.Learn the art of box making from one of the foremost experts of the craft. Throughout the book, Stowe offers this advice: Repeat yourself
He is a several times winner of the Vaughn Golden Hammer Awards for excellence in home and workshop writing.. About the AuthorDoug Stowe, a professional woodworker for over three decades, is known for his decorative boxes, incorporating natural materials and North American hardwoods. He has also appeared in two feature-lengthd DVD videos. He is the author of several books, including Beautiful Boxes, Taunton's Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making, and Basic Box Making. Stowe teaches woodworking in his hometown of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as well as at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking