Douglas Stowe
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When an object is carefully and lovingly crafted, it is empowered to express the concerns and character of its maker in a voice that can resonate for generations.

Woodworkers have a unique opportunity to reveal the beauty and value of our native woods in a way that encourages understanding and preservation of our trees and forests.


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Books and DVDs
by Doug Stowe
Coming Soon, Fall 2009 From Taunton Press
Rustic Furniture Basics, Book or DVD

Rustic Furniture is a great way to get started in Wood Working. No prior experience needed. No complete wood shop is required. This book, a few simple tools and your imagination will get you started.Fustic Furniture Basics

Basic Box Making
New box designs, engaging and original with variations encouraging your own creativity to kick in as you develop the skills of box making. Based on 30 years of box making experience, this book offers tips, techniques and plans for beginning and intermediate woodworkers. The book will be available direct from the author, the Woodworker's Book Club, a book store near you, or from Amazon.com.

Basic Box Making

Basic Box Making DVD
See the processes involved in making boxes close up and very personal. I share these techniques with students in weeklong classes at some of the finest woodworking schools. You can benefit from my experience in the comfort of your own home. Over 30 years of box making experience in a 2 hour DVD available direct from the author, the Woodworker's Book Club, a book store near you, or from Amazon.com.

Basic Box Making DVD

Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making
All the basics for making boxes of all kinds, illustrated with over 500 step-by-step photographs. Techniques, tips and in-depth knowledge offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced woodworkers. The book will be available direct from the author, the Woodworker's Book Club, a book store near you, or from Amazon.com.

Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making

Winner! 2003 Golden Hammer Award Best How-to Book!
Making Elegant Custom Tables
Full color step-by-step photography illustrates the making of 9 elegant custom tables with detailed drawings and insight into the process of design. The book will be available direct from the author, the Woodworker's Book Club, a book store near you, or from Amazon.com.

Making Elegant Custom Tables

Simply Beautiful Boxes features over 250 full color step-by-step photographs, drawings and detailed instructions for making 15 original jewelry boxes. The book is available, direct from the author, a bookstore near you, or from Amazon.com.

Simply Beautiful Boxes

My first book, Creating Beautiful Boxes With Inlay Techniques, now in its third printing, includes full color step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions for making 15 original box designs. The book is now available direct from the author, a bookstore near you, or from Amazon.com.

Creating Beautiful Boxes
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