The document discusses part 1 of building a shadow box, which includes checking the case for squareness, laying out the main parts, adding a drawer front, edge details, a stepped base profile, case door layout, and headpiece and door. As an assignment, students are asked to make a list of the tools and techniques used in part 1 before part 2 is presented, which will cover fitting glass for the door, adding hardware, and applying a finish.

1. Building a Shadow Box – Part I
Woodworking Fundamentals
Walter Shultz

2. Checking the Case for Square

3. Main Parts Layout

4. Adding a Drawer Front

5. Adding Some Edge Detail

6. Stepped Base Profile

7. Case Door Layout

8. Headpiece and Door

9. End Part I
• Your assignment for next week’s class is to
make a list of all of the tools and techniques
that went into the creation of the product we
left off with in Part I. We will discuss this as a
class before I begin the Part II presentation.
• Part II of Building a Shadow Box will take us
through the process of fitting the glass for the
door, affixing the metal hardware, and
applying a finish.