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Coopered Boxes
Coopered boxes with non-linear curved surfaces are my specialty. These are often used for jewelry, keepsake, memory or display boxes or decorating accessories. I have developed a coopering technique using a table saw which allows forming any sort of curve. The examples above show coopering used in different ways. In 1 if you look at the end of the box you will see it is elliptical with the staves running horizontally. In all of the other boxes shown on this page the staves are vertical but each box has unique features. In 2 the staves follow a free-form curve that swings in a little along both the front and back. In 3 the staves constitute two hyperbolic doors, hinged at the rear, which swing out to expose drawers. In 4 the staves form a simple, elegant, oval while in 5 the staves would form a circle except a few follow a straight line across the back causing a "D" shape. The staves of 6 were curved in the vertical plane so the oval box also curves from top to bottom. Clicking on a picture will take you to a detailed page on the specific box with larger pictures and more explanation. |
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