The New Bandsaw Box Book: Techniques & Patterns for the Modern Woodworker by David Picciuto

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box. Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge fan of making boxes, especially with his trusty bandsaw. His Bandsaw Box YouTube videos and his Weekly Woodworking Round-up are must-see viewing among the woodworking community. In his first book, The New Bandsaw Box Book: Techniques and Patterns for the Modern Woodworker, David presents a collection of beautiful boxes that can be easily made with a bandsaw, considered by most woodworkers as the most important, versatile, and easy to use stationary tool in the workshop. Each project is captured in a modern and fresh step-by-step style that makes learning easy while David’s engaging manner keeps the information accessible and light. In keeping with the younger, artisan mindset that is infiltrating the woodworking community, David concludes with his “raises a glass” toast that matches the perfect craft beer to compliment the wood and style of each completed project. Read more

From the Publisher Eight Easy-to-Make Boxes Using Beautiful, Everyday Wood David Picciuto, creator of the popular Makesomething.com, presents his spin on this classic project with a collection of stylish boxes to make with your trusty bandsaw. They can be made from scraps using only a few tools in as little as an afternoon, and the design options are endless. For newcomers they make a great introduction to the craft, and veterans find them both a stress-free break between larger projects and a good way to flex their design muscles. Helpful Tips and Techniques Help Ensure Success Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, the wooden box is on the short list of fun and satisfying woodworking projects. Each project includes a clean step-by-step format that gets to the point with handy tool lists and printable templates. You don’t need many expensive tools to get into bandsaw box making, and it can be a great way to get your feet wet in the world of woodworking, making, and building. Fuel Your Creativity You’ll find an inspiring gallery of imaginative bandsaw boxes designed and built by fellow woodworkers to fuel your ideas for the next box project.