Often
our time in the woodshop is guided by an excitement for our craft. Maybe yours
is one of discovery, finding new ways to solve old problems through specialty
jigs or looking for interesting ways to put together a collection of nice woods.
You may be inspired by a yearning for nostalgia, using your hands and tools to
produce your woodshop projects in ways similar to the craftsmen of old. Perhaps
your enthusiasm is for furniture built in the style of Greene & Greene or
Shaker designs. And for sure there are many out there that are passionate about
box making.
Box
makers and their individual contributions are as varied as the weather in Texas.
From the soaring architectural constructions of Po Shun Leong, to the elegant,
clean lines of designs by Doug Stowe, there are boxes for every taste and style
of construction. The one constant that appears again and again in our encounters
with this particular passion is that many of the best box makers have discovered
the value of owning an INCRA Router
Fence System or Precision
Table Saw Fence System for the special challenges that come with making finely
crafted and exquisitely detailed pieces.
One
such box maker has come to our attention through an article recently printed in
Good Woodworking Magazine in the United Kingdom. Kieran O'Cuneen served for
many years as an Ambassador for the European Union and developed an affinity for
beautifully crafted boxes. His hobby has become his passion and now he creates
beautiful pieces for many of his friends and acquaintances from his former
career, including many Heads of State. You'll
surely enjoy his story(PDF format, file size: 2.4MB.)
Be
sure to check out our new gallery
page for Kieran as well.
Keep
us posted on your unique shop layout or any special project you may be working
on by dropping me an email perry@incra.com.
If
you are not able to view the book or you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed,
you may download it here.
Simply follow the instructions provided by Adobe.
