To understand many furniture forms, it is important to know how to build a box. Casework, or carcase construction, is an important part of building everything from cabinets to bookcases to blanket chests. So many pieces of furniture start out as a box. This helpful guide walks woodworkers through carcase construction with step-by-step instructions, helpful photographs and illustrations. Readers will find 15-17 projects and 3-4 technique articles detailing various approaches (face frames, frameless constructions and joinery options from simple to advanced) that will help readers master this fundamental woodworking knowledge.