Jewelry Box

[Mike1950]

Back again. Finished preparing all door and lid frame stock- tomorrow I should start building those. Worked on all the little pieces for drawer slides-very simple 2 maple slides on bottom and 2 on top to keep drawer from tilting when pulled out. Also started glued drawer fronts and side rounded pieces on. Everything gets sanded before these are glued on- easier. Lots of details for such a small project!!


"Worked on all the little pieces for drawer slides-very simple 2 maple slides on bottom"

Mike hey the newbie is coming out, I'm all for safety so how did you cut those slides and how thick?




48 1/2 hrs

Bill You should ask away. That is what a build thread is for. I used the band saw. I do not like little pieces and the table saw. I made the drawer bottom 3/16+ up from the drawer side. The slide is 1/4" thick thus the drawer bottom rides on the slides. The slides do double duty. They also are right up against inside of drawer side-so as to keep drawer straight. I am sure there are dozens of ways to do this- this is just one that I have used on small drawers. It works great. If you don't get it I will take more pics tomorrow.

 

[Kenbo]

Looking great. Defnitely time well spent.

 

[Mike1950]

Plenty of honey do's today. I am married to a little(5') blond lady that I am positive was a Christmas elf in a past life. Our house is getting so decorated and she is more excited about Christmas then the grandkids. I guess worse things could happen to a guy.
I worked on drawers when I had a chance today. Many times I thought -why the hell do I have to make things round -I mean square would be so much easier- so many fewer steps. Fine tuning the fit and sanding everything is quite time consuming. The same thought haunted me all day. I am about 80% done with drawer fronts and sides.
I got the walnut one 100% on drawers and sides-then I put a little finish on- then I remembered why I did the round- I am addicted to the look!!!!

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54 hrs

 

[woodtickgreg]

That walnut is just beautiful! I can't wait to see what you do for a finish on the fbe and how it turns out.

 

[Billnewbie]

Plenty of honey do's today. I am married to a little(5') blond lady that I am positive was a Christmas elf in a past life. Our house is getting so decorated and she is more excited about Christmas then the grandkids. I guess worse things could happen to a guy.
I worked on drawers when I had a chance today. Many times I thought -why the hell do I have to make things round -I mean square would be so much easier- so many fewer steps. Fine tuning the fit and sanding everything is quite time consuming. The same thought haunted me all day. I am about 80% done with drawer fronts and sides.
I got the walnut one 100% on drawers and sides-then I put a little finish on- then I remembered why I did the round- I am addicted to the look!!!!





54 hrs

Looks great! Isn't it time to teach the grand kids a skill?

 

[Mike1950]

Plenty of honey do's today. I am married to a little(5') blond lady that I am positive was a Christmas elf in a past life. Our house is getting so decorated and she is more excited about Christmas then the grandkids. I guess worse things could happen to a guy.
I worked on drawers when I had a chance today. Many times I thought -why the hell do I have to make things round -I mean square would be so much easier- so many fewer steps. Fine tuning the fit and sanding everything is quite time consuming. The same thought haunted me all day. I am about 80% done with drawer fronts and sides.
I got the walnut one 100% on drawers and sides-then I put a little finish on- then I remembered why I did the round- I am addicted to the look!!!!

If and when they want to I am there. It might end up being my granddaughter-at 3 she loves the shop. When I go out there she always asked if she can go shoppin with me. the bad thing is she runs around and puts everything away- I cannot do anything without my tools returning to their proper place..........





54 hrs

Looks great! Isn't it time to teach the grand kids a skill?

 

[Mike1950]

Been a few days and I am back. Mostly finished up detail work. Gluing rounded sides, Making top detail and gluing it. Making cherry bottoms, bottom of top and back. All carcasses were the same 1/32 off of square. So all bottoms tops and backs had to be fine tuned. Error was same in all-at least I am consistent. I have no clue as how that happened. I expected them to be inconsistently off. After that I sanded- filled little problems and put a finish on them. All but one is my standard wipe on poly /oil from general.
The All FBE box is getting a General/Prelude wipe on finish. It is clearer then the arcufinish. Sure is thin- but I will try it. I bought a case at a buck a can so I have to like it -right. Got started on cutting door pieces. These suckers are a lot of work. So many pieces. Sure makes me respect the work that goes into Kenbo's wagon. :dash2::dash2::dash2: Enjoy.

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66 hrs

 

[woodtickgreg]

Looking good Mike! I like the finish on all of them. The fbe came out nice, doesn't apeer to have changed the color at all or very little. Is it a water based finish or some kind of a lacquer?

 

[hobbit-hut]

I like , i like , i like it , someone is going to be so happy !!!!

 

[Mike1950]

Looking good Mike! I like the finish on all of them. The fbe came out nice, doesn't apeer to have changed the color at all or very little. Is it a water based finish or some kind of a lacquer?

oil and poly

 

[Mike1950]

I got the carcasses all finished- Now the fun part doors and lids. Doors are very small-insets are 4"x 8". Bridal joints are finished except for fine tuning on doors and lids. Started the 3/16's groove. Using a new upcut router bit for this and it is nice. Does not grab which is a plus with such small pieces.
Test inset is myrtle burl from Dean Jordans Auction offering. It is beautiful wood. Getting close now, I can see the end- maybe- I hope next week if honey do list is not too large.

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[DomInick]

I'm still here mike. And Lovin every minute of it. Those are going to be sweet when done.

 

[Mike1950]

I'm still here mike. And Lovin every minute of it. Those are going to be sweet when done.

Thanks, Sometimes when I do these builds I wonder if any one is really out there. Fun build but very slow moving. Lots of little pieces. Started on lids today and one of the walnut will be fantastic.

 

[hobbit-hut]

I'm watching you Mike. Very impressed with everything you doing. Boxes are in my future. I have never made one so thankss for the thread. I hear people say boxes just sit there and don't do anything. I thought about that. Then it accured to me my table saw like all my tools just sit there until I do something with them. Who wants to put their treasure in a sack and hide it in a wall ? Not me or ladies with nice jewelery i'm thinking. Boxes have thier place and yours are real show pieces that can decorate any space in the home. They are an inspiration to me. I will be setting some shop time aside in the future to try this.

 

[woodtickgreg]

I'm still here mike. And Lovin every minute of it. Those are going to be sweet when done.

Thanks, Sometimes when I do these builds I wonder if any one is really out there.

I'm watching! I know the effort that it takes to do one of these build threads and I can tell you that it is appreciated. Your work is always top notch and very fun to watch too. Thank you Mike!

 

[Mike1950]

I usually do not build things with so many small pieces-60+. Of course it does not help that there are 6 of them. Gives me a whole new outlook on folks that build things such as wagons!!!!! These are fun but when I finish them I will be ready for something just a little larger.

 

[Mike1950]

:dash2::fit::dash2:fit:::dash2::fit::dash2::dash2::dash2:

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I hate it when I screw up- but why does it have to be my favorite. Oh well now the challenge is how to fix.
First coat of finish on doors. Starting to come together. Also picture of lid piece. Perfect example of why I love walnut!!!!!!!:walnut1950:

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78 hrs

 

[woodtickgreg]

Uhm, what screw up? Book match backwards? All look great to me.

 

[Mike1950]

Uhm, what screw up? Book match backwards? All look great to me.

Yes Greg, I rounded the edges on the wrong side so bookmatch both faced same direction. Kathie came out and said why not ????? Solution way easy- just had to get out of tunnel vision........... :wacko1::wacko1::wacko1:

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That was easy.

 

[Rorban1]

It is now a really neat swirl design very cool!