The metalsmith's book of boxes & lockets / Tim McCreight.
| Author/creator | McCreight, Tim |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Portland, Me. : Brynmorgen Press, [between 2000 and 2009] |
| Description | 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Metalsmith's book of boxes and lockets |
| Portion of title | Boxes & lockets |
| Variant title | Boxes and lockets |
| Contents | Building a box: Making a rectangular box -- Making cylinders -- Dies -- Finishing touches -- Hinges & lids: Hinge rules -- Basic hinge -- Problems with hinges -- Flush hinge -- Cradle hinge -- Side walls as hinges -- Finger hinge -- Stand-away hinges -- External springs -- Internal springs -- Lids without hinges-- Screw closures -- Catches: Bezel catches -- Hasps -- Spring catches -- Hidden and trick catches -- Basics & practices: Soldering methods -- Torches -- Tubing. |
| Abstract | Shows contemporary boxes from around the world, and describes dozens of hinges, catches and construction. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 136) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781929565238 |
| ISBN | 1929565232 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TT213 .M35 2000Z | ✔ Available | Place Hold |