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This box was made from white oak and stained dark to match the rest of the furniture in her room. The minwax red oak satin gave me some grief, but it was due mainly to my inexperience with finishing.
All in all, she liked it so I guess that is what counts.
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12 comments so far
Paul D
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posted 82 days ago
You did a nice job Gator. I need to make a jewelry box for my wife one of these days.
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
GaryK
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posted 82 days ago
That one great box, especially considering it’s your first project.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
jm82435
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posted 82 days ago
That is nice. I like the arched base detail and the panel & frame sides. Thanks for making me feel guilty that i haven’t made my daughter(s) (or wife) one of these yet. It probably should have been one of my first projects too.
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats
Scott Bryan
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posted 81 days ago
This is a very nice box. You did a good job on the design and construction.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
ND2ELK
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posted 81 days ago
Way to go Dad! I am sure your daughter was pleased.
Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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trifern
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posted 81 days ago
Beautiful box. I bet your daughter is proud.
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Bradford
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posted 81 days ago
That is a cute little jewelry box. Congrats on the outcome. It is welcome here in this place. I agree with GaryK above, to be your first is an outstanding accomplishment. Keep going and keep making more projects.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
CharlieM1958
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posted 81 days ago
My first box wasn’t even square, let alone filled with drawers. That’s quite an accomplishment.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Karson
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posted 81 days ago
Great looking jewlery box. And for a daughter. Nothing could be a greater feeling.
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davidtheboxmaker
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posted 81 days ago
Great box – love the efeect of 2 rows of brass handles – looks really smart – great first attempt.
jjohn
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posted 81 days ago
I too must compliment your first finished project. Feels good doesn’t it. I love/hate a finished project. Mixed feelings. Mainly because I’ve spent so much time working on it, and when it’s finished. Well…It’s finished. Kinda like your best friend leaving town or something like that.
-- JJohn
grovemadman
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posted 81 days ago
I think your daughter will be mighty pleased with such fine box!
-- --Chuck