Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: Jewelry Box Project Complete

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Cumming, GA.
    Posts
    16

    Jewelry Box Project Complete

    This is my first post with a completed project. Just wanted to share it with the good people here. It is made out of African Mahogany and was a lot of fun to make........(yeah right.....I dug it out of the trash twice. Once it made it all the way to the curb and I dug it out before the garbage truck got here.)
    Attached Images Attached Images
    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Benton City, WA
    Posts
    1,465
    Next time you want to junk a project like that, just send it my way. Very nice!

  3. #3
    Marty, very nice. You did great. I am a box fan myself.

    Corey

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jun 2004
    Location
    KC, MO
    Posts
    2,041
    Marty -

    The fit and finish of the box looks excellent!! Nice work!

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Cumming, GA.
    Posts
    16
    Thanks for the imput guys. I am going to post a couple more pics that are better. The first one I posted made looked yellow for some reason. Maybe these will be more representative of what it really looked like.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    McKean, PA
    Posts
    15,594
    Blog Entries
    1

    I know your frustration

    Making small parts is much harder than making large parts. Getting the fit just right for a project like a jewelry box is time consuming and exacting work. I find that when a mistake happens and I get frustrated, it is better to put things away for a day or so rather than put it in the trash. Sometimes the best ideas come when you aren't actively working on something.

    The end result is worth it. Nice looking box. I'm sure the recipient will love it.
    Lee Schierer
    USNA '71
    Go Navy!

    My advice, comments and suggestions are free, but it costs money to run the site. If you found something of value here please give a little something back by becoming a contributor! Please Contribute

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Prosper, Texas
    Posts
    1,474
    Very nice Marty. Looks great to me. Would you mind explaining how the drawers work? Are they on runners? If so, how did you get the runners properly aligned so the drawers would slide easily? Once again - nice work indeed.
    Regards,

    Glen

    Woodworking: It's a joinery.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Cumming, GA.
    Posts
    16
    The drawers are on runners. I had several ideas prior to taking this route, but this was the easiest way to make this work. Alignment was fairly easy believe it or not, and the bottom drawer slides completely out to expose a hidden compartment in the base of the box. I have several pictures of the construction that I can post if anyone is interested.
    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    Kincardine, Ontario
    Posts
    488
    Nice job Marty. Doesn't Christmas just seem to be the time for boxes? Nicely made piece. THanks for showing!

    Hans Braul

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Conway, Arkansas
    Posts
    13,181
    Hey Marty.....

    Nice SAVE from the Trash Man!!!!!

    Beautiful piece and very nicely done. Congrats!!!
    Thanks & Happy Wood Chips,
    Dennis -
    Get the Benefits of Being an SMC Contributor..!
    ....DEBT is nothing more than yesterday's spending taken from tomorrow's income.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Cumming, GA.
    Posts
    16
    Thanks guys.

    I am glad this project is complete and is now in the hands of the new owner. (I couldn't wait till Christmas to give it to her) For me the greatest part about something like this, other than the actual designing and building of a project, is giving it to someone when it's complete. So now it's on to something new.......just not sure what?????
    You knew the job was dangerous when you took it.

Similar Threads

  1. Project complete: Grandfather clock
    By David Duke in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: 06-27-2006, 3:40 PM
  2. Mantle “Capper” Project Complete & Installed
    By Jim Becker in forum Woodworking Projects
    Replies: 32
    Last Post: 03-24-2005, 7:24 PM
  3. Neander Carving Project Complete (Warning, Big Pics)
    By Matthew Dworman in forum Neanderthal Haven
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 01-19-2005, 11:12 PM
  4. Frank's Workshop Construction Project is Complete
    By Frank Pellow in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 12-27-2004, 12:21 PM
  5. Office Project Complete ....Pics
    By Mike Palmer in forum General Woodworking and Power Tools
    Replies: 38
    Last Post: 07-26-2004, 10:13 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •