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Handtool Project - Jewelry Box

Project by Kerry posted 446 days ago 583 views 3 times favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Several months ago on another forum, I posted a challenge to build a project entirely with hand tools. After several months went by I finally got around to starting on my own project, a jewelry box, and thought I would post it here as well in case anyone was interested. I made a blog entry here with loads of progress shots.

The box is mahogany with a maple top panel. Finish is amber shellac on the whole box. I used some aniline dye on the maple panel to try to bring out the little bit of figure that was there (not much).

Thanks for looking, and please – critiques are very welcome.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada


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jeanmarc

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posted 446 days ago

very beautiful travail.fait in the rules of L art congratulations

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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woodyone

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posted 446 days ago

Very nice and very good quality considering it was made from hand tools. Well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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woodworm

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posted 446 days ago

Great job. Very nice jewellery box. I like the beautiful foot, despite they are all cut by hand tools.
Thanks for the blog entry. I appreciate your home made marking & measuring tools.

Take care work safe.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 446 days ago

Impressive, especially considering it is built with hand tools only. Great job!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Chris

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posted 446 days ago

Very nice…..

-- Chris

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Mark Shymanski

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posted 446 days ago

Nicely done, elegant clean lines…very nice. Why did you choose red for the lining? I can’t imagine another colour looking better, just curious as to the selection process.

My daughter has been asking for me to make a jewelery box…now I have a concept to work toward…thanks.

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!

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Kerry

131 posts in 686 days


posted 446 days ago

Thanks folks.

Mark – The red felt lining was simply what I had in my cupboard. I have used bright green as well on other boxes, which I like.

Cheers,
Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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trifern

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posted 446 days ago

Nice looking jewelry box. Simple and clean. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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brianinpa

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posted 446 days ago

Very nice box and great looking joints.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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thetimberkid

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posted 445 days ago

Nice box, great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

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davidtheboxmaker

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posted 444 days ago

Classic design made in the original way. I have great respect for your work with hand tools. Well done.

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SawdustMill

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posted 443 days ago

Especially the curved part of the feet, what tools did you use to cut it out ?

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Kerry

131 posts in 686 days


posted 443 days ago

SawdustMill – I ended up using a fret saw. I tried using my brace and bit but it just didn’t work out.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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Tooldads_apprentice

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posted 413 days ago

Hey awesome box!

I was wondering. Would you happen to have plans for this project?

-- Your not a true woodworker until you blow your nose and saw dust comes out! (WoodWorker Rule)

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Kerry

131 posts in 686 days


posted 413 days ago

Hi Jock, no – no plans I’m afraid. But it’s basically the same as one shown in David Freedman’s book “Box Making Basics. A very worthwhile book to have by the way – lots of ideas and tips.

Cheers,
Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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