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Title: Box-Making Basics: Design, Technique, Projects
ISBN: 1561581232
Author:
David M. Freedman
Publicate Date: 1997-09-01
Publish: 1997-09-01
List Price: $19.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Perfect for a beginning woodworker
I am a beginning woodworker. Rightly, I decided to make the plunge in woodworking on boxes. This is a wonderful book. It takes you clearly and easily through every step. I've made every box in the book (except 3), deciding that this is the best way to learn woodworking. I've learned so very much. I'm going to finish the last three. If Mr. Freedman writes another book, I'll be the first to buy it. I just can't praise it enough (BTW: This is a genuine review. Not that others are not.)
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2: Publishing Errors
I had to return this book because it was printed with page out of sequence. I don't know if this was the fault of the author or publisher, regardless it made the book impossible to read. It looked like an interesting book if not for this flaw, and I was sorry to return it.
Edited 5-23-08
I found another copy of this book at a locale woodworking store and the pages were out of order in that copy also.
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3: Plans and instructions
Unlike the Taunton's book, this one has full plans for several decorative boxes, with excellent discussion of how to build them. Some new box builders may prefer this book's method of learning by following an explicit plan for a complete box. The illustrations are clear diagrams and some b-and-w photos, mostly of finished boxes. There are many helpful tips for the tricky parts, such as fitting hinges. A very helpful book.
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4: 5 stars but...
I also purchased the Doug Stowe book and I like this book equally for different reasons. I found the book to be a great technical reference and had different ideas for boxes. I like that the book starts with a primer on box making from start to finish (pun intended). The biggest improvement and my only gripe is lack of color pictures (although it doesn't detract from the book).
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5: Great entry-level instructions for box making!
This book will guide you through the steps, in detail, for making various styles of boxes. It also includes different plans with well-laid out directions. If you like to build boxes, or are contemplating making boxes, this book is what you are looking for. I go back to it time and time again! Great refference!
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