Build a Figured Wood Box

Figured wood is beautiful but can be very expensive. You may have special pieces in your shop you’ve been holding on to for “just the right project.” Here’s that project. This small box uses very little material but has a lot of woodworking and a lot of character in it. You’ll learn how to use a single point contact resaw fence so you can resaw instead of planing to get your material to thickness. The corners of the box are joined with through dovetails which really highlight contrasting woods. And we provide you with an entire chapter on tips for using your dovetail jig. The feet have a lot of details including miters and a decorative curve. The curve is cut on a router table! Barrel hinges are a nice touch because they’re invisible when the box is closed, so don’t distract from the design. A dimensioned drawing and PDF of tips will help you work through the project and avoid mistakes.