Bandsaw Boxes Make Great Gifts!

Every year I find myself making some bandsaw boxes for Christmas gifts.  People really like receiving them, especially with a special surprise hidden in one of the drawers.  Below is a bandsaw box that I made recently while live on the air on The Summers Woodworking Show.

If you like this design, click here to download my free PDF template.  Below is the video recording of the show where I made the box and explained the process I go through while making these great gifts.

If you would like to see my other bandsaw box designs, visit my Project Plans page for pictures and more free templates.  There are other great gift projects there too.  Don't forget to put a little surprise in one of the drawers!

Make a Wooden Vase with a Bandsaw

This wooden vase is fun to build if you have a bandsaw.  The process is very similar to making a bandsaw box.  It's intended for artificial flower arrangements, but you could add a glass insert to hold water for real flowers if you are so inclined.

If you make your cuts carefully, you could end up with two vases from one block of wood like I did.  I made these using a Western Red Cedar 2x4 from Home Depot and some Southern Yellow Pine pallet wood.  If you like making bandsaw boxes, then you will love making a bandsaw vase too!


Watch my video of this project and if you would like to make one, download my free Bandsaw Vase Plan (PDF).  Don't forget to send me a picture...I'd love to see it!

Cedar Keepsake Box

I made this cedar keepsake box for a charity auction that benefits veterans after they return home from protecting our country.  It's made from a 1x6 cedar board that had some pink coloring in it.  The inside is lined with black felt.  It's an original design and you can download my drawing here.  I hope someone bids a lot of money on it.