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

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

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Cute little things! Very nice job.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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

David,

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

This was a nice post!!

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

sweet little boxes. top of the line workmanship.

-- I made a cool back scratcher !!

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?

-- Dust collectors suck.

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.

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."