Shelf Box

Box making offers an appealing rabbit hole in the world of woodworking. Whether it’s your main focus or just a diversion in between other furniture projects, a box offers a fun use of shop time. One of the best reasons to build a box is to explore new ideas in design, construction, or technique.

This box takes a different approach in the design category. Most boxes open at the top with a hinged, lift-off, or pivoting lid. Here, the box has a pair of doors at the front — like a full-size cabinet. This twist changes the relationship with how you interact with the box.

With both doors open, you still have full access to the contents. Though now, the items stored inside are organized in a different way. I see this box working really well on a mantle or on a shelf of a bookcase. These are places where you don’t need