Box Making Plans

... from WOOD store® and WOOD® Magazine

A Gem of a Jewelry Box Plan Looking to craft a unique item to delight someone special? This stylish chest, made with eye-catching curly maple and wenge, is just the ticket. Though the project looks sophisticated, the construction’s surprisingly simple, thanks to the straightforward dado, rabbet, and groove joinery.

Photo Frame Catchall Box Plan This easy-to-build box displays up to 10 favorite photos and provides a convenient place for everything from a deck of cards and coasters to envelopes and stamps to pocket change and earrings. Overall dimensions: 13" wide x 9" deep x 5" high.

Secret Compartment Jewelry Box Plan Storage pieces with secret compartments are typically quite complicated to build, but that’s not the case with this eye-catching weekend project.

Remote Control Holder Plan Round up all your wandering remotes and keep them close at hand with the tabletop organizer. The woodworking plan for this remote control organizer was featured in the May 2008 issue of WOOD.

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Keepsake Box Plan Contrasting woods and tapered legs make it a real eye-grabber. Don't let the refined appearance of this project fool you. It's not difficult to make. We'll show you how to shape the tapered legs using patterns and a sander. Select your own combination of wood species. Measures: 5" W x 8" L

Tile-Topped Keepsake Box Keep jewelry, photographs, letters and other cherished items in this stylish case that features an eye-catching ceramic centerpiece. This project works great as a stand alone piece or part of an Arts & Crafts collection. We’ll even go into detail on creating and applying an authentic mission finish that makes quartersawn oak come alive. Overall dimensions: 8" square x 5" tall.

Gift-Perfect Wine Box Give a memorable present of fine wine packaged in your craftsmanship. This plan is available as both a downloadable plan and a Mail-Direct Plan.

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Countertop Organizer Plan Keep bills, envelopes, pens, and other supplies in this compact, clutter-busting accessory. Personalize it with a trio of photos. Overall dimensions: 16" L x 9" W x 7" H

Table Top Treasure Box Plan Beautiful wood, an elegant design, and your choice of corner joinery make this project the perfect gift. We’ll even take you through the step-by-step process of hand-cutting the dovetails.

Dresser Top Valet Plan Keep personal items organized and handy in this stylish mahogany accessory accented with easy-to-install burgundy cloth-backed vinyl on the top and in the drawer. Project measures 15” wide.

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Nutcracker and Box Plan This nutcracker hides away in its own beautiful box between uses. Even better, the box doubles as a nut bowl when the time comes to get cracking on some crunchy munchies. Box measures 9" long by 6" deep.

CD Tower Plan Classic Mission styling and solid oak construction give our tower a warm, inviting look, and plastic panel inserts featuring a touch-release system allow for easy access to your favorite CDs.

Splined Ornamental Box Plan A pretty fair number of ornamental box designs cross our desks, but this is one of the nicest. It's a simple project that doesn't require a lot of work, but the end result is solid construction and a rich-looking face with matching splines. The finished box is versatile enough to make a fine gift for anyone. Measures 7" x 4-1/2".

Jewelry Box Plan Routed drawer pulls and handles of bird's-eye maple help put this walnut jewelry case in a class by itself. The display carousel on the left side of the jewelry case keeps hanging necklaces within easy reach and tangle-free. Box measures approximately 6" deep, and 10" tall.

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Keepsake Intarsia Boxes Plan Turn your scrap into great gifts by making any of these four designs. Featured in the March 2007 issue of WOOD magazine.

Crown Molding Boxes Woodworking Technique & Project They look like the work of an artist, with their elegant curves and classic proportions. Actually, you can make these delightful boxes with crown molding available at any home center. The trick is in the jigs, and the jigs aren’t complicated at all. So, just spend a little time jigging up, and you’ll soon be turning out a variety of impressive boxes. Don’t worry - no mathematics or protractors required. Includes plans for building two jigs to construct your own crown molding boxes. Box measures aproximately 8" wide, and 12" tall.

Potpourri Box Plan You can make this special potpourri container in just one evening. The screened bottom and decorative scrollsawn top maximize air circulation for "scent-sational" results. Measures 5 x 5 x 2".

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Beveled Beauty Jewelry Box Plan We've seen hundreds of beautiful jewelry boxes over the years, but when we came across this one at a national arts-and-crafts show, we knew we'd found one to top the list. Measures 8-1/2 x 15-1/2".

Lunar Jewelry Box Plan If you've promised the moon and the stars, this cleverly designed jewelry box will rise to the occasion. The sliding lid unlocks when you pull out the star. Inside, another lid conceals flocked secret compartments that are an ideal place for storing hidden treasures. Measures 8 x 5".

Flip-up Pen Box Plan It stores a pair of pens, then hands them to you. Raising the lid lifts the pen and pencil right out of this handsome desktop box. It's perfect for turned wooden pens and pencils - you could even make the box from the same kind of wood as the writing instruments. Box measures aproximately 6" long, 2" deep, and 2" tall.

Nathan Hale Pipe Box Plan Originally used to hold clay smoking pipes in its top compartment and tobacco in its drawer, this country accent is base on an Early American classic design. This item is available as a downloadable PDF.