Ahh I see it now -- A blurry picture of the drawer front from the side. 10-4 on the write up I think I got it!
Another....Jewelry box (5)
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Wildthings said:
Not the best picture- it is the side view of the same drawer in other picture. If this does not work for you I will take a picture of the walnut one tomorrow. It is a thicker face and easier to see. Drawer is 3/8's stock with 1/4 dado for slide.
Mike, seeing these jewelry boxes finished/just needing a few final touches is awesome. They are beautiful. I can only hope to build boxes this good someday. This year I'm going to be trying my hand at building some small keepsake boxes and then, probably next year, work my way up to boxes with more details. I've promised my wife that I am going to build her a really nice jewelry box, which I hope to build next year. I've already got a design drawn up on paper that we came up with together. Now it's just a matter of improving my skills before I build it - and I hope it turns out as nice as your boxes here!
Well done on these! You do outstanding work. And beautiful woods too - from the sounds of things, I imagine you've got quite the stash. I've enjoyed watching this build come together!
Well done on these! You do outstanding work. And beautiful woods too - from the sounds of things, I imagine you've got quite the stash. I've enjoyed watching this build come together!
Mike1950 said:
Got it but I never pass the chance to see more pictures so tomorrow bring it on!!
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Sprung said:Mike, seeing these jewelry boxes finished/just needing a few final touches is awesome. They are beautiful. I can only hope to build boxes this good someday. This year I'm going to be trying my hand at building some small keepsake boxes and then, probably next year, work my way up to boxes with more details. I've promised my wife that I am going to build her a really nice jewelry box, which I hope to build next year. I've already got a design drawn up on paper that we came up with together. Now it's just a matter of improving my skills before I build it - and I hope it turns out as nice as your boxes here!
Well done on these! You do outstanding work. And beautiful woods too - from the sounds of things, I imagine you've got quite the stash. I've enjoyed watching this build come together!
Matt, just start building boxes or?? your skills will improve as you go. Boxes are a great way to incorporate different joinery. You have the passion- the rest will come............
The wood stash- I am a hoarder- it is overwhelming me and these boxes consume very little wood.
Mike1950 said:Sprung said:Mike, seeing these jewelry boxes finished/just needing a few final touches is awesome. They are beautiful. I can only hope to build boxes this good someday. This year I'm going to be trying my hand at building some small keepsake boxes and then, probably next year, work my way up to boxes with more details. I've promised my wife that I am going to build her a really nice jewelry box, which I hope to build next year. I've already got a design drawn up on paper that we came up with together. Now it's just a matter of improving my skills before I build it - and I hope it turns out as nice as your boxes here!
Well done on these! You do outstanding work. And beautiful woods too - from the sounds of things, I imagine you've got quite the stash. I've enjoyed watching this build come together!
Matt, just start building boxes or?? your skills will improve as you go. Boxes are a great way to incorporate different joinery. You have the passion- the rest will come............
The wood stash- I am a hoarder- it is overwhelming me and these boxes consume very little wood.
Yeah, my plan is to start building some boxes as soon as I'm caught up and done with the projects I'm currently working on.
As far as being a wood hoarder - me too! I just don't have that much wood to hoard yet, especially not ultra-premium stuff. I probably have a max of 100 BF of wood on hand right now - almost exclusively clear, straight grained 4/4 S3S poplar, red oak, and hard maple. But, as finances allow and deals come up, the stash will come someday too!
Mike1950 said:
To be honest all of the craft shows I've been too with woodworking items are all straight grain boring stuff, I hardly ever see any figured woods used let alone book matched, I have seen some boxes made with some somewhat figured birch but the quality was crap
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Sprung said:Mike1950 said:Sprung said:Mike, seeing these jewelry boxes finished/just needing a few final touches is awesome. They are beautiful. I can only hope to build boxes this good someday. This year I'm going to be trying my hand at building some small keepsake boxes and then, probably next year, work my way up to boxes with more details. I've promised my wife that I am going to build her a really nice jewelry box, which I hope to build next year. I've already got a design drawn up on paper that we came up with together. Now it's just a matter of improving my skills before I build it - and I hope it turns out as nice as your boxes here!
Well done on these! You do outstanding work. And beautiful woods too - from the sounds of things, I imagine you've got quite the stash. I've enjoyed watching this build come together!
Matt, just start building boxes or?? your skills will improve as you go. Boxes are a great way to incorporate different joinery. You have the passion- the rest will come............
The wood stash- I am a hoarder- it is overwhelming me and these boxes consume very little wood.
Yeah, my plan is to start building some boxes as soon as I'm caught up and done with the projects I'm currently working on.
As far as being a wood hoarder - me too! I just don't have that much wood to hoard yet, especially not ultra-premium stuff. I probably have a max of 100 BF of wood on hand right now - almost exclusively clear, straight grained 4/4 S3S poplar, red oak, and hard maple. But, as finances allow and deals come up, the stash will come someday too!
Watch your local craigslist-or even use search tempest. I am cheap-but have lots of nice wood- be patient and it will come to you!!!
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jimmyjames said:
I agree Jimmy- but if you are going to spend the time you might as well use really nice wood. On boxes the increased cost is minor. Also if you notice I usually use N. American species- why not we have fabulous wood available. Your scrap pile at the sawmill has a lot of fabulous wood. Bookmatch- I think it makes the difference from -eh to WOW. Then again I kinda like symmetry !!! And If you have not noticed
I kinda like walnut!!!
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Barry (wildthings) wanted a cut list. This is pretty close. I make the framework and fill it so I really have no list to start with.
Lid frame and sub frame 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 80"
Top inset 7.5 7.5 x 1/2 +-
Frame 4-13"x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8
36" 1 1/2 x 3/4
36" 3/4 x 3/4
Door frames 1/2 x 7/8 x 80"
insets 2-10 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3/16
legs 3/4 x 1 /14 10"
Drawer face 11 x 8 3/16-3/8
drawers 90" x 1 1/2 3/8
90" x 2 x 3/8
Plywood in top tray, drawers, back and inside of side panels
I hope this helps. If you have questions ask.
Lid frame and sub frame 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 80"
Top inset 7.5 7.5 x 1/2 +-
Frame 4-13"x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8
36" 1 1/2 x 3/4
36" 3/4 x 3/4
Door frames 1/2 x 7/8 x 80"
insets 2-10 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3/16
legs 3/4 x 1 /14 10"
Drawer face 11 x 8 3/16-3/8
drawers 90" x 1 1/2 3/8
90" x 2 x 3/8
Plywood in top tray, drawers, back and inside of side panels
I hope this helps. If you have questions ask.
Outstanding Mike, Thanks