Quick and Tricky Little Boxes

Jim Cummins talks about what he learned as he built small boxes from scrap in his shop. No two boxes are alike, most of them figure-matched in one way or another. He shares his mistakes and how he fixed them, as well as how to avoid making them. He talks about how to cope with seasonal movement, different styles of lids, hexagonal boxes, and self-keying lids. Side articles cover several subjects, including using tape and glue when assembling mitered corners; using panels for lids; and thoughts on design.

From Fine Woodworking #43