Although not quite as snazzy as dovetails, box joints are versatile for all kinds of projects. You can use them to build attractive boxes and trays, good-looking drawers and carcasses, and tool totes and chests strong enough to withstand daily use.
Their pattern of straight pins and slots that mesh together provides a geometry that will make non-woodworking observers wonder how you did it, and the light-to-dark interplay of