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Since I've been making men's valet boxes I thought I'd give the ladies a turn, this box instead of the previous ones I've made, I opted to put the necklace hangers in the door opposed to the side wall of the box, the inner part of the box is cut with a bandsaw and then panels were cut of the fronts to give it a more professional look pretty much the same method I use to make the valet boxes, the bottom drawer is a ring drawer, the larger drawer in the center has a hidden drawer in it and I also optioned for an open tray on the very top of the box for a quick drop and go per-say, two of the drawers have lift out trays and the top drawer I partitioned, it offers my wooden hinges on the back for the side wing doors, both wing doors have book matched panels as does both the front and the rear to allow the spalting to flow vertical, the top plate, The top plate, I used a scroll saw to cut the center out with, earth magnets along with wood screws were used for the wing door latches

The woods I used to make this box were walnut and spalted hackberry for the outside and alder for the inside.

The measurements are 15" H x 12" W x 8 3/4" D and is finished in a single coat of tung oil, two coats of my own mix of satin wipe on poly and a final wipe with paste wax.

Thanks for looking and comments are always enjoyed and replied too.

Due to all the parts involved in this project, I added more photos below.







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Looks really fantastic Randy…
The hidden drawer is always a nice trademark of yours and a recognizable style…
some lucky lady will most certainly snatch this up…or even better some guy will get this as a super present for his wife or girlfriend….
 

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this is a beautiful jewelry box, i love the woods you used, the spalted hackberry is some beautiful wood, your lucky to have it, i love the drawers and the side pieces for the necklaces, you designed it well and i always enjoy your secret drawers, its a clever thing, and a great use of the space, i think some women will really enjoy this, and i hope it sells soon.keep on doing your great work randy, i enjoy seeing it every time you post.
 

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Really great design. Love the color combination.
 

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Looks great! Should be a big hit! The choice of walnut and spalted hackberry make it fit with your signature in woodworking.
 

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That hackberry is nice. Well done!
 

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I love it! I'm wondering though if it is more masculine than feminine? Might get a woman's view of the piece?

Nice craftsmanship and design. It's definitely you.
 

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Beautiful wooden details!
 

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Very nice Randy! I like the illusion in the end grain drawer/tray . It looks like an eye.
 

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Randy I see you have once again raised the bar!! What a beautiful box you have designed and built. Love the choice of woods and the wood hinges are a great addition. thanks for sharing
 

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Randy - you're in a class by yourself…. another wonderful box.
 

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Randy, this is outstanding work. Your ideas and creations continue to evolve and change. Each new turn seems to grow in complexity and beauty. It has been a joy for us to ride along with you on your journey. You really have taken the band saw box to a completely new level and have made the genre your own…not an easy task. I hope you are soon rewarded with a sale to further confirm that are doing all the right things. Your creativity and craftsmanship deserves recognition. Keep boxing and keep posting.
 

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Gee where do I start? Love the choice of woods - great combination. Love those side doors for necklaces - very practical to prevent tangles. Love the wood hinges - perfectly proportioned to the size of the box. Love the hidden compartment - always a good selling point. In other words Great Job!
 

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Randy, this is a beee-u-teee-ful jewelry box. I really like every detail about it. The hinges are a big plus. I like both sides for hanging things. Very genious. That Hackberry & Walnut make gr8 combinations. Very nicely done. Where do you get the material/s for the ring holders, and drawer inners?? Thnx in advance.
 

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Can honestly say I have never seen anything to compare in this style/design.
What a great job you have made of this piece.
Love the hinges.
Thank you for a comprehensive post.
Cheers, Jinky (James).
 

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Oh thank you all for the great comments! each and everyone of your comments do mean a lot and so inspirational How'd I know I'd be where I am in just a short period and I owe all the thanks to you all for your great wisdom and help with my questions, Big Al, you've helped me a lot among so many others.

Tom the ladies love it! :)

Actually Randy, the guys at the woodworkers meeting this past Tuesday said I shouldn't put felt, everyone commented on the inner grain of the drawers.

Roger to answer your question, the method I use is actually very simple and cost effective, there's no flocking mess or glue to mess with either, what I do is use 1" double sided carpet tape, cut it to the length of the drawer and line it just below the top edge of the drawer side walls, I do this on both sides and then one strip down the center bottom of the drawer, I then use color of choice premium felt purchased from the fabric store, I then measure the inside length of the drawer wall to wall and cut a long piece down the 1 yard slab of fabric, I take one smooth cut end of the fabric and stick it to the wall of the drawer so that it's just even with the top then with my fingers press it down all the way to the other side then I use sharp material scissors to cut the extension off and then prune it to the edge of the drawers.

A side note that I just came up with today is that on my future projects I'm going to try and tuck or fold the top ends inside so that the felt looks nice and neat at the top and stick it to the tape, I plan on pulling the top open tray on this box out and re doing it using this method.
 

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Very very nice box, Randy…......Jim
 

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Definitely one of the best designs I have seen in some time. The side panel handles protruding through the front is excellent. Very well done Randy.
 

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I love that you used alder. Nobody uses alder anymore!

& What an amazing piece! That board you used for the drawer fronts is incredible. Where'd ya get it?
 
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