Custom Jewelry Box

Great design and details, Kent!

I have to say (and this is not a criticism at all) this box has more of a masculine feel to me. If the intended recipient does not like it, I’ll be happy to take it off her hands. :-)

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

Very nice Kent. you created a great piece of work and your friends wife should be extremely happy.

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

Charlie, According to these pictures, I would agree with you—however, in person it actualy doesn’t look so masculine.
I wasn’t really happy with my photography, but he picked it up before I could retake the pictures.

I think you might have to fight to get this one. She’s small, but fiesty!

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

Seriously nice Kent. I really like the looks of this one. Good job.

And a Merry Christmas to you Sir.
Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Nicely Done! The inlay is a very nice touch.

-- John, Colorado's (Wooden Wizard)

Kent,

Another Masterpiece!

Looks GREAT!

Merry Christmas!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Nice looking. Would be interested in how you did the brass, bubinga and maple inlay. Very nice accent.

-- Kevin, Blue Springs, MO

That’s a great looking box Kent. I love that piece of cherry on the front, and the detail to the front edge of the lid. Nice job.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

And internal splines too… wow

-- Drink twice... and don't bother to cut... @ larrysworkshop.wordpress.com For lovers of all things timber...

Very nice. I like the quadrant hinges.

Kevin, That is actually easier than it looks. I used standard bronze bushings like those used in machinery. Brass or copper will work the same way. Tubing will work, but I think the walls might be thicker on bushings, although in some cases that could be better. I rough cut the length with a hacksaw. This doesnot have to be perfect. The bottom doesn’t show and the top is sanded off later. Using a plug cutter the size of the hole in the bushing, I made a plug the length of the bushing. This is simply epoxied into the inside of the bushing. Drill a hole with a fortsner bit a little more shallow than the length of the bushing. Epoxy the bushing into this hole. The inlay should be raised a bit. After this dries, sand flush. I use a belt sander for this. Then finish sanding the piece like you normally would.

I hope this answers your question. Sounds like another blog for my list!

Kent

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

a very attractive box with nice details that add interest

This is a wonderful piece Kent and I know it more striking in person, the tones of all the wood are so warming. Your attention to detail show in all your work and are a joy to view thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays…Wilson

A very lovely box and a great idea using the brass bushings. Congrats on a fine project.. well done!

-- LIVE, LAUGH, CUT WOOD.

Outstanding! I am moved to try this design for next year. But as I am new to this kind of workmanship I will try it on some oak to see if I can be this accomplished.

-- It's just cutting, sanding, glueing & finishing!