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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 88 days ago
very beautiful travail.fait in the rules of L art congratulations
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woodyone
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posted 88 days ago
Very nice and very good quality considering it was made from hand tools. Well done.
Woody.
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woodworm
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posted 88 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.
-- Regards, Woodworm
CharlieM1958
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posted 88 days ago
Impressive, especially considering it is built with hand tools only. Great job!
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Chris
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posted 88 days ago
Very nice…..
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Mark Shymanski
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posted 88 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.
-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark
Kerry
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posted 87 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
trifern
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posted 87 days ago
Nice looking jewelry box. Simple and clean. Thanks for sharing.
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brianinpa
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posted 87 days ago
Very nice box and great looking joints.
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thetimberkid
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posted 86 days ago
Nice box, great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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davidtheboxmaker
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posted 86 days ago
Classic design made in the original way. I have great respect for your work with hand tools. Well done.
SawdustMill
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posted 85 days ago
Especially the curved part of the feet, what tools did you use to cut it out ?
Kerry
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posted 85 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
Tooldads_apprentice
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posted 54 days ago
Hey awesome box!
I was wondering. Would you happen to have plans for this project?
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Kerry
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posted 54 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