Curly Maple Keepsake Box

nice box jim ,
im not to up on all the finishes ,
mostly just the spray minwax satin .
for bigger things lacquer sprayed out side ,

i just tried my first mitered corner box ,
i think i need to make a sled for that though ,
i really appreciate what you guys are up against
now though .

the grain and contrast
in yours look great !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Beautiful box Jim, How does the top pin to open ?

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Griff, the top is pinned on both sides with 1/8” brass pins. I don’t drill all the way through the box sides, so the pins have to be inserted in both sides and both edges of the top during assembly – accuracy of the holes is very important! Thankfully I have a drill press which certainly helps.

Jim

A great looking box. You should change the title from Curly Cherry to Curly maple.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Thanks, Karson – I’m having a very duhhhhh evening!

Jim

Nice work Jim
great finish and super figured wood plus super design

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Beautiful wood, great box

Sweeeet!

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

Jim Crockett,
Very nice looking box. I like the way you pinned the top to the sides. I know it was critical to locate these properly, otherwise it wouldn’t close level nor would the back act as the necessary stop that it provides. The woods contrast very well also.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Very nice Jim, I love the curly maple, the design with the lid lift off center, the spacing of the splines….........
an altogether very nice package.

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

Beautiful box, Jim.
Maple and walnut are always a show.
I really like the spline effect too.
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

Thanks Jim for the info. I not much on tedious projects . You sure cam work them though.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Lowe’s are you kidding me!!!!! I’d like to shop at that one. I hate the wood at the local lowes. Great box!

-- Tom, Simsbury, CT

Tom, it had to be a mistake, finding the curly maple at Lowe’s. I couldn’t believe it when I saw it and have checked every time I’ve been in since and have found no more. Wish they would make a mistake like that more often!!!

Jim

Good looking box.

Nice find at Lowes.

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