LumberJocks Woodworking Forum banner

Project Information

After some time I have had the chance to get in the shop and get creative again, here are three jewlery boxes made from curly Jarrah "Eucalyptus marginata" and vavona veneer "Sequoi sempervirens. I was asked to make two boxes for one man at work which are to be the Xmas presents for his two daughters and then another man jumped on the band wagon, needing a present for his wife.
The tray is also Jarrah with finger joints cut on the Leigh jig and lined with the favorite colour satin of the respective lady recipient. I cut some foam by using a kitchen electric knife for the ring holder section and used spray adhesive to glue the satin onto thin foam sheets that line the bases.
The hinges are from BC Specialialties http://www.bcspecialties.com/c-24-hardware.aspx
The finish is Minwax wipe on poly (gloss).
Each lady has their name Laser engraved on the lid with the favorite colour inside, the two boxes that are for two sisters are made so the veneer is book matched on the lid so when they sit side by side they mirror each other to create the bond between them.


On the lid is an inlay of silver birch that had to be removed after dying in my garden, it is edged with some stained black veneer strips that I had lying around.

All the hinges have the screws slots lined up by first cutting the thread with a screw and then slowly going through the box of screws to find the one that matches up in a straight line.


On the main box I sealed the inside surface before assembly and the joints are normal mitres.
The lid was cut off after glue up which makes the lid fit perfectly.

Hope you enjoy.
And please any comments or critique.

Gallery

Comments

· Registered
Joined
·
387 Posts
Nice work.
Roger
 

· Registered
Joined
·
20,030 Posts
Very beautiful work
 

· Registered
Joined
·
4,567 Posts
Those are beautiful boxes. I love that finish you put on them. It looks hand rubbed.
Nice going…........Jim
 

· Registered
Joined
·
982 Posts
Magnificent as always. Great attention to detail, which makes your work outstanding. Your work provides lessons for all who view, and set a goal for others to achieve.
Thank you for showing.
 

· In Loving Memory
Joined
·
229 Posts
So Beautiful! Really Outstanding Work!!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
5,279 Posts
Beautifully simple Peter…...
and simply beautiful !

Seasons' Greetings my friend
 

· Registered
Joined
·
2,097 Posts
Simply elegant.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
1,266 Posts
These will bring a merry joy this season for sure, nice work on all aspects…BC
 

· Registered
Joined
·
2,217 Posts
Outstanding boxes. The burl veneer looks great, and the finish is superb.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
19,753 Posts
these are all amazing ,super wood ,design and finish
 

· Registered
Joined
·
479 Posts
Beautiful work!!
 

· In Loving Memory
Joined
·
10,077 Posts
Those are just awesome. I'm impressed with your extreme attention to detail (even lined the slots in the screws up!). It doesn't get any better than these. How did you achieve that finish with MW Poly??? I know you didn't just wipe it on and call it good!
 

· Registered
Joined
·
11 Posts
Thank you everyone!
gfadvm - I flood the first few coats on first then when it has hardened for at least two days another light coat then a light sand with 320 another light coat and sand with 2000 wet and dry and the last coat goes on thick.
The product can be challenging but when you understand that each new coat melts the layer below you realise that speed is the trick and dont play with it or will go dull on you. Oh yes I use a clean lint free cloth for the application.
I still prefer French polish though!
Merry Christmas everyone.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
8 Posts
It's quite obvious you put a lot of care and detail into these boxes. They are absolutely beautiful. You certainly picked out awesome hinges - I took a look at their website the other day.

I'm sure your gifts will be great hits.
 

· In Loving Memory
Joined
·
10,077 Posts
Thanks Peter and have a great Christmas.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
3 Posts
These boxes are absolutely beautiful, as are the rest of your projects. I was curious to know where you buy your veneer from. Thanks.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
3 Posts
Thank you for the website. I had an idea of what my next box build was going to be until I saw this post. I want to push myself and your boxes are an inspiration to do so.
 

· Registered
Joined
·
89 Posts
We have a leader for box making, learning, and motivator. Thank you Peter for always pushing the contentment toward higher standards. Your pieces are perfect, pristine, and Beautiful. It's seeing posts like this, that keep me coming back for more.
 
Top