I enjoy working in the “Dog House”, my “home away from home”. The Dog House is my little spot, actually the 1/2 of the garage where I “poke around” and make attempts at being creative. I have recently finished my wife’s jewelry cabinet, took me way to long to complete. The cabinet is the largest and most complex piece that I have even made. Except for the hinges and the screws, I hand made all of the hardware, lending more to being creative and the desire to add iron to the “mix of stuff in my bag.” Someday I would like a MIG or TIG welder for the small work, I was checking some prices on them when I fine young man offered to TIG weld all of the handles for me for 20 bucks!!! Anyhooo, I wanted to add some pics and share what I have created for my Beautiful Bride. With a Note: “My Bride, I am sorry I took so long to finish this”. Also, the finish is 3 Coats of Watco Dark Walnut Danish Oil on Wormy Maple, with a final finish of Clear Briwax.
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Dusty56
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#1 posted 136 days ago
Incredible grain patterns : )
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mbs
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#2 posted 136 days ago
beautiful work. I’m sure your bride will love filling it up with jewelry.
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a1Jim
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#3 posted 136 days ago
A very fine job a wonderful gift for the one you love.
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bigogre
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#4 posted 136 days ago
Seriously, that’s purty. Little bit jelous of the iron too. OK, maybe a lot bit.
rtbrmb
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#5 posted 136 days ago
The entire project looks great, but the hand made hardware is incredible.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill in MI
HillbillyShooter
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#6 posted 136 days ago
Beautiful grain and the iron hardware is most unique.
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Monte Pittman
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#7 posted 136 days ago
Great job. Beautiful wood.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
Bill_N
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#8 posted 136 days ago
It is Beautiful
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hunter71
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#9 posted 136 days ago
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
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Robb
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#10 posted 136 days ago
Great workmanship! I’m sure your wife found it well worth the wait.
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weav
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#11 posted 136 days ago
The style and design…I like it, like it. My wife has been wanting me to make her a jewelry box.
She got tired of waiting and bought a cheap little box that doesnt even hold all her jewelry.
Your piece puts the spur down to remind me to do something.
Beautiful box.
-- jerry
Paulo in Texas
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#12 posted 135 days ago
Using wooden grooves for the slide-out sides is a great idea; first I’ve seen it used in a jewelry box like this. It’s hard to notice at first, but it reminds me of the pocket door slide systems I’ve seen on larger projects. I like everything about this project, from the design, the wood used, the DIY hardware, etc., great job.
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dustyal
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#13 posted 135 days ago
Big Mistake… do you realize the cost of jewelry to fill it? LOL…
Very well done… I like the woods and handle accents… great combination.
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david38
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#14 posted 135 days ago
great looking
TurningHeads
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#15 posted 135 days ago
Very nice… so now you have to fill it up for her too, right?
-- "There's plenty of time to read the instruction manual when you're laying in the hospital bed". - Dad
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