Making Heirloom Boxes

by Peter Lloyd

Overview

Peter Lloyd shares his skills and excellence in producing exquisite, solid wood boxes. Their seductive, satin-smooth finish and fine detailing beg to be touched and demonstrate beautifully Peter's trademark of using no material other than wood - even for the hinges. Follow his original designs, with clear, step-by-step instructions and photography with full plans, to achieve one-off pieces to be proud of.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781861081766
Publisher:	Guild of Master Craftsman
Publication date:	02/28/2002
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	vi
1	Sourcing and seasoning wood	3
2	Tools and equipment	7
3	Basic techniques	25
	Pivot Hinge
4	Desk box	39
5	Tilt hinge box	47
6	Mitered finger-hole box	55
7	Cash box	63
8	Writing slope	75
	Strap Hinge
9	Work box	91
10	Stationery box	105
	Back Hinge
11	Jewelry box	121
12	Chess box	135
	From the Inside Out
13	Spoon box	151
14	Skeleton box	157
	Gallery	164
	About the author	166
	Index	168

Editorial Reviews

Boxes are some of the most popular woodworking projects around, and professional box maker Lloyd offers projects that are beautiful as well as useful; many use the wood's natural edges or unusual grain as a design feature. The boxes' interiors are very functional, with compartments for money, jewelry, or stationery. An especially appealing design feature is the use of solid wooden hinges, which are both functional and attractive. This title was originally published in Britain, which poses no problem, as measurement conversions are provided. However, the use of the term belt linisher for belt sander will sound somewhat wacky to most American readers. Filled with numerous attractive designs, this title should be part of any woodworking collection. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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