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I got this idea and plan from a New Yankee Workshop episode. I made this as a gift—-I thought the “hidden compartment” in this project would be a perfect place for an engagement ring. It was, but I did have to unwrap it and take it out of the box because this hidden drawer is fairly shallow.
I used cherry, most was “curly cherry.” As for a finish, I found an article in Woodworking Magazine that led me to try boiled linseed oil (cut w/ 1/3 mineral spirits) and 3 coats of spray lacquer. I didn’t have time for the sun or tanning salon treatment (I am planning on trying this for my next project with cherry) but I think it came out great nonetheless.
































19 comments so far
Ben Griffith
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posted 306 days ago
I like that hidden compartment a lot. What I really find interesting is that it shows how a decorative base like that really changes the overall look of the case. It’s a whole different look if you remove it.
Congratulations! (I assume she said yes.)
Welcome to LJ!
Scott Bryan
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This is a really nice jewelry case and you did a nice job on the construction and finish. Suntanning it would speed up the aging process of the cherry but it will do it anyway of its own accord. This is a really nice piece.
By the way with the hidden compartment it qualifies for entry into the contest that is ongoing now. Are you planning on entering it?
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FlWoodRat
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posted 306 days ago
T,
Beautiful box. good design and great execution. How about sharing a pic of the hidden jewel?
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CharlieM1958
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posted 306 days ago
Very nice! I remember seeing this design a while back, but your version is excellent.
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JuniorJoiner
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i love the project, cherry always looks good no matter what finish you use. i notice from the photos that your a lefty. curious to know if you have any problems with woodworking/using tools left handed?
wonderful work. looking forward to seeing more.
-- Junior -Quality is never an accident-it is the reward for the effort involved.
SPalm
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Nice. That’s a good looking piece of furniture.
And boy do you have a clean shop :)
Steve
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ND2ELK
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posted 306 days ago
Great looking jewelry box. Really like the hidden compartment. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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woodworm
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posted 306 days ago
Very beautiful jewellery case.
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Thos. Angle
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I like it. Well done. I assume there will be a wedding??
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Karson
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Great looking box and I guess good luck in the contest.
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Andraxia
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Sigh you men who wave tidbits of potential romance past us women fail to ever finish the story! Did she say yes?
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Lovely proposal gift – I bet you were doing your best to rig the response with it :)
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cobbler
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posted 305 days ago
Great box. I love the hidden compartment too.
Thanks for posting.
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Douglas Bordner
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Like several, I like your piece, your technique and write-up. But I want the dish on the proposal…
Make sure and enter this one in the contest.
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irishcolleen
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posted 305 days ago
What a great design. Very nice. How long did it take your fiance to find the ring?
Wally_nd
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posted 305 days ago
Very nice…Great idea
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jim1953
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posted 304 days ago
Very nice Job
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Douglas Krueger
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That is a very cleaver design, will have to try and remember it. What is even more cleaver was putting that diamond ring in the hiding place for her to find, always room for more brownie points.
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TonyWard
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Nice work, I am sure it will become a treasured item for generations to come!
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DAN
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nice work and welcome to lumberjocks
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