Mini Treasure Chests

Pretty cool David. Very nice detail.

I might have to try some of those sometime. A good use of small sized “leftovers”.

What is the hinge material? It looks like maybe a 1/8 inch dowel?

-- Martin, Kansas

Hi Martin,
Hinge is a little bigger than 1/8th ( it is 4mm) African Blackwood that I turned for the project.

Elegant. Simple looking . . .but I find the smaller boxes are harder to get consistent results.
I like the two different shades of wood and “Treasure chest” shape is perfect for small box theme.
(I hope you consider “copying” a compliment because I might try . . .)
SM

-- SM

those are very great boxes. I think i know what the 40+ members of my family will be getting for Christmas this year! thanks for the post.

David,

I would really enjoy reading (and seeing) a blog from you demonstrating your techniques in creating such perfect lilliputian keepsakes.

-- Sola Gratia, John

very neat, I like the mix of woods. mike

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Cute little things! Very nice job.

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

John’s request: “David, I would really enjoy reading (and seeing) a blog from you demonstrating your techniques in creating such perfect lilliputian keepsakes.”

Yes, me too!
SM

-- SM

David,

These are gorgeous little boxes and the woods you chose work well together.

This was a nice post!!

Thanks for sharing.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

sweet little boxes. top of the line workmanship.

-- keeping myself entertained

These are such nice, small, simple, beautiful boxes. I love the scale. Did you make one long piece for the top and bottom and then chop it into several boxes?

-- Happy woodworking! http://www.blakeweber.us

Thanks for all the kind comments.
For JohnR and SM – I’ll take some photos and write up a blog next time I make some of these.
Blake – I make the tops and bottoms in 2’s so that I have longer pieces to rout, then chop in half, just as you thought.

I love those small boxes. Did a great job.

-- JJohn

Great looking boxes, very nice work.

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David, These are very cool looking boxes. Looking forward to seeing that blogas well.

CtL

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