Turning Boxes with Friction-Fitted Lids. This item is unavailable.Turning Boxes with Friction-Fitted Lids

A comprehensive illustrated guide to turning beautiful wooden boxes, from classic forms to creative decorative variations.

Professional woodturner and teacher Bill Bowers provides a detailed, step-by-step workshop for creating a wide range of turned boxes, guiding readers from the first cut on the lathe to the final finish.

Learn how to construct essential forms such as the classic cylinder box and capsule box, along with enhanced variations featuring decorative embellishments, chatter tool work, and distinctive lid designs.

Inside you’ll find:

• Projects for classic cylinder and capsule boxes
• Instructions for Raffan boxes, pagoda boxes, clam shell boxes, gourd boxes, and small hollow-form boxes
• Bottle-top and finial-top lid designs
• Over 300 color photographs illustrating every step
• A gallery of contemporary turned box styles for inspiration

Clear instruction and practical guidance make this book ideal for both beginners learning the craft and experienced turners looking to refine their skills and expand their techniques.

A valuable addition to any woodturner’s workshop library, this guide combines craftsmanship, creativity, and expert instruction in one essential volume.

Bill Bowers is an active turner and instructor who lives in Alaska. This is his fourth book for Schiffer Publishing.