wouldwurker Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Just finished this jewelry box for an 8th Anniversary present. Birdseye Maple and Walnut. Added my own variations from the WW video to fit my skill level and available tools, but for the most part, kept true to the dimensions , technique, joinery, and hardware. This was a particularly great build, in part due to the wealth of knowledge and generosity of the members of this forum willing to help me out as I stumbled along the way. My project journal can be found here: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Part 2 of 2 - the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Beautiful work Vinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Nicely done sir!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Great job Vin! I still think it would dress it up just a little w/ a big ol 3 carat in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Great job Vin! I still think it would dress it up just a little w/ a big ol 3 carat in the middle Ha. Um Honey...why does my engagement ring keep sliding over towards that magnet in the corner? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I really enjoyed watching your build Vinny! It really turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 30, 2014 Report Share Posted August 30, 2014 My ex took all the pieces I built for her when she left, kinda sent a mixed message to me. I hope you have a long and happy marriage ! All the time and effort you invested in the jewelry box should show her how much you care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hey Vinny. I watched and even commented as you were building this. I regret to admit this turned out way better than I was expecting. The combinations of woods types; the placement, size and contrast of the splines: the breadboard ends on the top: the inserts and the finish all add up to a very handsome piece. This will end up being an heirloom. Nicely done Sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I agree with Byrdie. It's got many small but really nice touches that bring it all together to make one really nice piece. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I'm intrigued by the feet. I'm thinking a long piece of 1"x1" with a 45 degree bevel cut down both of the long sides.....and then cross cut the foot off making the beveled third side but........how did you get the fourth beveled side on it? Byrdie, this reminds me of other projects I've done where the beginning of the build looked rough...and plain and as I added to it, it began to look like something nicer.....then it evolved into 'nice' but no finish!!! Still plain....man I have to do something because it's nice enough but it just looks plain and dull.....and then you rub the tung oil over the mahogany and the masterpiece beneath shows itself....it was just waiting for the final touch. Ain't wood cool? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 You're right about the long 1x1. I used the router table and a chamfer bit. The first 3 end were easy, but the fourth was tough. I had to ease into it from left to right, and then finish from the other side, right to left. The grrrripper helped. I made 7 in total. 4 came out right. Cut them to size on the ts with a stop block. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 You're right about the long 1x1. I used the router table and a chamfer bit. The first 3 end were easy, but the fourth was tough. I had to ease into it from left to right, and then finish from the other side, right to left. The grrrripper helped. I made 7 in total. 4 came out right. Cut them to size on the ts with a stop block. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Router table sounds like a good way to go on the 4th side but it sounds tedious. Me don't have a gripper.... but from what I'm hearing from you and others, it may be a good investment. Another gripper.....if this one gets "aholt of you"....its over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 Wasn't tedious at all...think the whole process took less than 10 minutes for 4 (seven) feet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 31, 2014 Report Share Posted August 31, 2014 I often use a clamp to hold small pieces and keep my fingers away form the business end of machines. I also have the gripper and use it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enclosed spaces Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Nicely done. Can see I still have a ways to go before I can say I'm a decent maker of boxes. Looking forward to see your next box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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