Turning Boxes with Friction-Fitted Lids

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to turning gorgeous wooden boxes in various styles, from simple to complex.

Teacher and professional woodturner Bill Bowers leads this detailed step-by-step workshop for constructing the classic cylinder box, cylinder box variants with embellishments, the classic capsule box, and capsule box variants with chatter tool work. Each step is clearly described and illustrated, from mounting the blank on the lathe to finishing.

The book includes:

Projects for a classic Raffan box, pagoda box, clam shell box, gourd box, and small hollow-form boxes with bottle-top and finial-top lids Over 300 color photos to guide readers on their way A photo gallery of new turned box styles for added inspiration

Beginner-to-intermediate turners will find this guide a must-have resource to add to their library.

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