Dovetail Box

Very striking looking. I’m really starting to dig the contrasting wood look for small projects. On big pieces it can be a bit “loud” but for small stuff it seems to help.

One idea I have after reading your comment about the hinge pin and wood filler, you could make the pin part of the design, or maybe craft a cap or covering inlay. Perhaps a strip running the length of the top (and bottom for balance?) of the side that can be installed to hide the dowel end? Don’t run edge to edge with the strip, it would be a stopped groove (router and some chiseling) so it doesn’t step on the dovetails.

-- Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

Great ideas on hiding the pin – thanks! I was thinking about the cap idea as well using sapele to make square caps ala Greene & Greene style – I’ll post an updated picture when I get something worked up!

-- Jim

Very Nice project. I loved the look of the dovetails. It looks like a lot of labor but the fixture must cut your time way down. It still not as easy as it looks and it looks great…

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

This is a new approach..I like it.Well done Jim.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

Great Lookin Box

-- Jim, Kentucky

Very beautiful box. Great work Jim!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Very nice, I really like the contrast between the two woods.

-- Gary, Missouri

great box.. really stylish

-- making sawdust....

great work

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

This is a cool box nice design and great wood contrast.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Man, there’s nothing like a great dovetail joint – except for one made with contrasting woods. Great work – I love it!

-- Ahhh...I love the smell of sawdust in the morning...