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Box projects for the home and workshop that you’ll actually use...When it comes to selecting a project, boxes are a popular choice for woodworkers. They’re small, don’t require a lot of material, and can be quick to build. They can offer technical challenges with regard to the joinery or shape. Best of all, they make a very welcome gift. But, sometimes–whether you’re a woodworker or not–you just need a good ‘ol box to organize, store, or simply protect your stuff. You don’t need a small, precious keepsake, you want a box, chest, or cabinet that’s sturdy, good-looking, and specifically designed to do the job, whether it’s holding your tools, the summer blankets, or a family Bible.
Compiled from the pages of
Popular Woodworking, Boxes to Build features more than two-dozen useful, hard working projects that you’ll want to build because you need them. Featuring designs and how-to from some of today’s top woodworkers, including Marc Spagnuolo, Gary Rogowski, Chris Schwarz, and more,
Boxes to Build is a woodworking book that’s fueled by function, but doesn’t skimp on the form.
Ideal for all skill levels, the box projects in
Boxes to Build will quickly–and proudly–be put to use making your life more organized, less complicated, and very stylish.
About the author
Popular Woodworking magazine has delivered articles and commentary from America’s best and brightest woodworkers for more than 30 years.
The editorial focus is a committed philosophy of hybrid woodworking—blending the best of hand tool and power tool woodworking. They bring readers woodworking projects for every skill level ranging from simple (but attractive) projects that use basic joinery, to complex furniture plans using advanced woodworking techniques. The magazine is published six times annually—5 regular-sized issues, and 1 double-sized issue, and is available digitally as well as in print.
Summary
Box projects for the home and workshop that you’ll actually use...
When it comes to selecting a project, boxes are a popular choice for woodworkers. They’re small, don’t require a lot of material, and can be quick to build. They can offer technical challenges with regard to the joinery or shape. Best of all, they make a very welcome gift. But, sometimes–whether you’re a woodworker or not–you just need a good ‘ol box to organize, store, or simply protect your stuff. You don’t need a small, precious keepsake, you want a box, chest, or cabinet that’s sturdy, good-looking, and specifically designed to do the job, whether it’s holding your tools, the summer blankets, or a family Bible.
Compiled from the pages of Popular Woodworking, Boxes to Build features more than two-dozen useful, hard working projects that you’ll want to build because you need them. Featuring designs and how-to from some of today’s top woodworkers, including Marc Spagnuolo, Gary Rogowski, Chris Schwarz, and more, Boxes to Build is a woodworking book that’s fueled by function, but doesn’t skimp on the form.
Ideal for all skill levels, the box projects in Boxes to Build will quickly–and proudly–be put to use making your life more organized, less complicated, and very stylish.
Foreword
Marketing and Publicity Highlights
- Targeted comp mailing to national woodworking, craft, & lifestyle magazines, including Popular Woodworking (circ. 150,000), Fine Woodworking (circ. 150,000) This Old House (circ. 500,000), Mother Earth News (310,000), Family Handyman (circ. 1,200,000), and Popular Mechanics (985,000)
- Targeted comp mailing to national lifestyle magazines, including Real Simple, (circ. 1,975,000), Martha Stewart Living (circ. 2,050,000 ), Country Living (circ. 1,100,000), Southern Living (circ. 2,800,000)
- Promotional mailing / comp copies to top woodworking bloggers and websites including the Wood Whisperer, Make Something TV, MAKEzine.com, Renaissance Woodworker, Fun with Woodworking, Popular Woodworking, Offerman Woodshop, The Rogue Engineer, Jay’s Custom Creations, and more
- Promotion mailing / comp copies to top woodworking schools and classes in the US including Northwest School of Woodworking, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Arrowmont School of Crafts, The North Bennet Street School, The Woodcraft Education Program, and over two dozen more
- Trade ad campaign and author coverage in PW, Booklist, Foreword Reviews, and Library Journal.
- Digital ad campaign on Amazon and woodworking websites like Popular Woodworking, Fine Woodworking, and Woodcraft
- Social media promotion on Cedar Lane Press and Popular Woodworking social pages and e-newsletter promotion.
- E-newsletter promotion to 600 woodworking clubs.
