Elm Jewellery Box

Ian,
Let me be the first to welcome a fine boxmaker. I like this box very much. You are obviously a fine craftsman. I believe LJ has the largest boxmaker community of any of the forum sites. I will anxiously await your future posts.
Roger Bean

-- "Everybody makes mistakes. A craftsman always fixes them." (Monty Kennedy, "The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks", 1952)

Thanks Roger- I see you have produced some very fine work yourself.

Best

Ian

-- The Boxmakers Jewellery. Neat Hinge - Neat Lock - Neat Screw - http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/

I second Rogers comments. You’re a man after my own heart – obsessive attention to detail, fine finishes (what did you use here?), and screw heads that all align! Looking forward to more from you.

Matt

-- Wag more, bark less.

Hi Matt

Many thanks – I used clear shellac powder as I wanted to keep the white background as white as possible.

I think it is also known as seedlac.

Cheers

Ian

-- The Boxmakers Jewellery. Neat Hinge - Neat Lock - Neat Screw - http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/

Let me add my welcome to Lumber Jocks and glad you found us.

Simply stunning work Ian. Not only flawless craftsmanship, but the whole design is remarkable. I’m a sucker for a beautiful box…. most definitely have to add this one to favorites for inspiration.

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

Ian,
An amazing box, Ian. Beautiful work and choice of materials. I am especially impressed to see elm used in this project. I think elm is an underutilized wood and can be really beautiful if used to best advantage. You have done it proud.
Years ago, my dad took on the project of refinishing all of the pews in our church. Everyone thought there was oak under all of that old dark varnish. It turned out that they were elm and they refinished beautifully.
Again, thanks for sharing your artistry with all of us.
John

-- jbschutz

Hey Ian, very elegant, gorgeous box. Great attention to detail as mentioned earlier.

Are the sides joined with routed lock joints?

Such fine work. . . and beautiful.

-- Grant, Tryon, NC

Awesome job on your box. Looks fantastic. Great craftsmanship.

-- Monty Q, Columbia, South Carolina.

Impeccable craftsmanship! Welcome to Lumberjocks.

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

Thanks everyone for the kind words – Millo I used a drawer lock cutter, but sometimes I just use deep rabbets.

Cheers

Ian

-- The Boxmakers Jewellery. Neat Hinge - Neat Lock - Neat Screw - http://hawthornecrafts.com/box-hardware/

Beautifully crafted box Ian. The inlay was very well handled and the overall details of the box are dazzling.
Look forward to more of your boxes.

-- Randy, Oakdale, Ca.

That is a stunning box! Exceptional attention to detail and a true beauty.

Very impressive! I don’t know if there are enough adjectives in the dictionary for this one. Wow, sure grabs the eye.
Welcome to LJ.
Now I’m gonna crawl back under the porch ‘cause I ain’t ready to run with the big dogs yet.

Beautiful box, a lot of work and well worth it. Nice job.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -