Walnut & Curly Maple Jewelry Chest

Great Lookin Chest

-- Jim, Kentucky

Beautiful piece! Two of my favorite woods…I think I’m going to have to make one of these for my wife! Great work

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Bravo…

Can you give us some info on how the horizontal drawer fronts are attached? A drawer lock joint as on the verticals?

That’s a fine piece of maple…..

Tks….

-- Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. -Carl Sagan

Outstanding work, Gene. Really beautiful.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Gorgeous, beautiful wood, workmanship and design. Nice piece! That top inlay is hot!!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

very nicely done. I expect that your cousin’s girlfriend is very well pleased.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

Really well done! Nice pictures of the piece by the way.

Thanks for the wonderful comments guys, I appreciate it…...... I deliver the box tomorrow so…... we’ll find out if she likes it.

Caver….Yes, the horizontal drawers are also done with the drawer lock / lap lock joint. I obviously did a stopped joint on the front of the drawer to keep it more clean looking.

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

I concur with the above posts. You have excellent woodworking skills. That is a superb looking jewelry chest. If I could make something half that nice I would be happy. Great job!!!

That’s a great looking box. I’m sure she’ll love it.

-- Warning: Sharp chisels are dangerous and should be handled with care. Dull chisels are even more dangerous and should be sharpened.

Gene, this is a beautiful piece. Great craftsmanship. I’m certain it will be cherished.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

Beautiful work, Gene. The wax should do the trick of adding some more protection (I saw your project post after answering your PM).

But back to the woodworking part of this piece. That top is the shi…nola! Really spectacular use of the primary woods in the project, and something very special and original. Gutsy to do inset drawers with perfect reveals. You took the time to truly purpose the drawers with dividers and to line everything so cleanly.
Patience, great design and flawless execution. This is State Fair blue ribbon work.

And as gbvinc noted, damn fine photo work too.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Beautiful! You did a excellent job. The curly maple and walnut really complement each other.

-- Dennis Zongker

beautiful chest.

-- china

Awesome,,,,,Very well done!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Very nice!

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

wow, just wow

This is what I have been looking for to make for my Daughter and Daughter in Law for Christmas. I hope I can get enough information from you picture, it perfect. I’ll also need this much time to draw it and build it. You have done a magnificent job.
Thanks for Sharing your talents…

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

Excellent!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Beautiful work! I don’t think I’ll show this to the wife until I run out of projects – she’ll want one ASAP!

-- djs

I agree with everyone. Great looking project.

-- JJ...... I guess you could say I'm a 54 year old "juniorjock". — Make things with wood.

Outstanding work. You did a beautiful job on this piece. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Let me add my WOW to the list, beautiful.

-- Dan Wiggins

This thing is beautiful. Why in the world are you asking me questions ???

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

I kinda thought the same thing, Odie. Gene certainly is one skilled woodworker/designer and can carry his own stones without an issue.. But it was flattering that someone would consult with me on finishing, and since I like to ramble on – it’s fun and friendly. Go Gene, Go!
Can’t wait to see your next project…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Fantastic looking box!

Great design and execution. Well done.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Really nice chest, great looking pics! Thanks for sharing, I’m sure the recipient loves it.

-- Chris

I wouldn’t mind having an entire bedroom suite like that! Great Job!

Tony

-- My shop teacher said "You can do it".... Now I can't stop!

Really like the proportions and choice of woods – beautiful is an understatement. Excellent craftsmanship!

-- Eric - Nashville, Tennessee

I have to agree with everyone You did a Great job! from the design to the woods used, I really like how they complement each other .

Job Well Done!!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Amazing work as with all of your boxes, this is the next project i see myself taking on.

Well done!

Stunning work. Your choice of woods, finish and craftsmanship is fantastic.
My bride of 32 years has seen your work and has voted it as her personal favorite.

Great Job !!!

-- Kent, Hiram GA

Really beautiful