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free plans: how to make a Shallow Box |
| Basic Description |
This shallow box is relatively easy to make and the unique technique allows for a very wide variety of possibilities. In the free plans below, we describe a rather complicated use of the technique but we will provide detailed instructions for many other options. Expand your boxmaking horizons beyond ordinary rectangularity! |
| Materials | wood, glue, finishing oil. A complete material list is provided below. |
| Tools | table saw, jigsaw or scrollsaw, thickness planer, disc sander, drum sander or oscillating spindle sander, clamps. A complete tool list is provided below. |
| Cost | These are free plans! Estimated cost of materials: $4 |
| Time | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | Easy |
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The first step involves acquiring the necessary materials and proper tools. It is best to get everything prepared before commencing because you become free to progress without unnecessary interruptions. |
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| Item | Qty. | Description |
| #1 | varies | wood. amount varies based on shape and size of box you choose to make. in the version we describe in this plan, we used 1/4" x 4" x 12" (7 x 100 x 400mm) walnut and 3/4" x 4" x 12" (21 x 100 x 400mm) maple. |
| #2 | - | finishing oil  or paint with primer |
| #3 | - | wood glue, preferably polyurethane glue |
| Tool |
| table saw |
| thickness planer
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| scrollsaw or jigsaw |
| drum sanding attachment for drill press
or spindle sander |
| various clamps see plan for details |
| disc sander
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We recommend that you read through the entire plan and especially the design considerations section before acquiring/assembling all of the requisite tools and materials. There are several options with this project, and it is most prudent to be fully informed of them before making design decisions.
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