From Library Journal
Turned boxes are some of the most popular and attractive projects that can be made using a lathe. A professional turner, Stott offers a collection of 50 wooden boxes that are remarkable both for their beauty and for their diverse design. After the obligatory tool and wood sections (which are excellent), Stott presents ideas for designing and marketing boxes and shows several methods of finishing them. The boxes range from plain (appropriately called the "simple box") to fancy (one example is evocative of the Space Needle in Seattle). Each design includes instructions, color photos, and a measured drawing with both imperial and metric dimensions. A gallery with boxes made by five leading turners rounds out this title (work by Richard Raffan isn't included, which is unfortunate since his Turning Boxes with Richard Raffan is the standard on this subject). Stott's title is the perfect mate to Raffan's since its forte is design, while Raffan excels at teaching turning technique. This, Stott's first book, is excellent and should be part of public library woodworking collections. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description
Fifty projects, showcasing an incredible richness of shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Among the highlights: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, onion-top, and Mosque boxes. Each design comes with a working drawing (usually full-size) and color photographs. Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners.


Card catalog description
Small boxes are amongst the most attractive of all turned items and these 50 projects will appeal to practised turners. Projects include a Mosque box, Pagoda boxes, a Beehive box and many others.

ANNOTATION

Small boxes are amongst the most attractive of all turned items and these 50 projects will appeal to practised turners. Projects include a Mosque box, Pagoda boxes, a Beehive box and many others.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

These 50 projects will appeal to any turners who have mastered the basics of the craft and are looking for creative ideas to expand their range and develop their abilities. Some are more challenging than others, but all are within the capabilities of the competent amateur, and most require no specialized equipment. They use a wide variety of both native and exotic timbers, and are designed to make the most of the striking colours and grain patterns available. Inspiration is drawn from diverse and surprising sources.

Each design is illustrated by a clear working drawing, usually full size, and one or more colour photographs. Further inspiration is provided by a gallery of work by five other leading turners

SYNOPSIS

Fifty projects, showcasing incredible shapes and styles, will appeal to turners who have mastered the basics and long to expand their range of techniques. Highlights include: graceful teardrop, Japanese lantern, skep or beehive, and Mosque boxes. Designs accompanied by drawings and color photographs. Bonus: a gallery of works by leading turners. "Provide[s] a level of inspiration to the less experienced turner."--Woodshop News. "Remarkable both for their beauty and for diverse design....Excellent ...should be part of public library woodworking collections."--Library Journal. "If you enjoy working on a wood-turning lathe, the book belongs in your personal library."--The Woodworker's Gazette.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal