Just Finish Box

[PaulDoug]

I wanted to make a gift for my Granddaughter to take when we go visit in a couple weeks. Decided on a jewelry box or catch-all box. I've never made a box like this before, so it was a fun adventure. The box (curly maple) portion lifts out of the bottom trim to give access to a "secret" compartment. Not really very secret. Anyway, it is curly maple and a rosewood. C & C appreciated.

 

[Jim15]

That's beautiful. She is going to love it.

 

[turncrazy43]

Very, Very nice Paul. She will love and treasure that gift and likely pass it down to her own daughter.
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[lorbay]

That is one sweet box Paul. You can make one of those for me anytime.
Lin.

 

[jyreene]

That looks great Paul.

 

[bluwolf]

That is a beauty! Well done.

Mike

 

[Katsin]

Looks fantastic.

 

[kyaggie]

Beautiful!

Mike

 

[Fishinbo]

Wonderful box! Great design and the wood combo is really pretty, very nice use of contrasting colors. I'm sure grand daughter appreciates it and will cherish it. Great job!

 

[PaulDoug]

Thank you all for the nice comments. The plans came from the Wood Magazine site, cost $4.50. I was surprised, they were well done plans and I followed pretty much set by set. The only problem I had was I think there is an error in their measurements for the very bottom piece. I cut the 1/8" hardboard to their measurements and it was too big. I double checked and triple checked my measurement and all other measurements matched the plans, so I think it was an error in the plans. It was an easy adjustment. I did build my handle different than what the plans call for, Theirs was a solid piece and I didn't care for the look of it.

Fun project and thanks again for your comments.

 

[ChrisN]

Wow, that is a beautiful box!

 

[Janster]

Very nice work Paul! Anyone woulld be happy to get that as a gift ! Be well............Jan

 

[toyotaman]

Absolutly beautiful work.

 

[leaycraft]

Really nice, I love the contrast between the woods, and the figure on the maple looks very nice. The chatoyence looks very bright- what type of finish did you use to get the figure to show so well?

 

[Jim Burr]

Darn Paul! That really is a great example of your skill and knowledge. You did it good!

 

[Mordi]

Paul,

I am a (self) appointed box expert, and that one is a real beauty.

She will treasure it forever

Mordi

 

[PaulDoug]

Really nice, I love the contrast between the woods, and the figure on the maple looks very nice. The chatoyence looks very bright- what type of finish did you use to get the figure to show so well?

I use 100% Pure Tung oil, First two coats I thinned it to about 50x50 with mineral spirits then two more coat of just tung oil.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[fernhills]

Love and make boxes, all i can say is, very nice. Carl