I don't have as much time to post is I would like, but thought I would share these four relatively small hand tool project ideas for those who might be looking for new project inspiration. None of these required very much lumber and all have been seen as practical/usable and appreciated by recipients. I find these relatively small projects good place to try out new techniques like marquetry, carving inlay etc., but the real truth is I'm pretty much in it for the hand cut joinery and planed surfaces.
Small box with marquetry and carving - guess it could be used as a jewelry box.
Stepstool with some fun, angled through , wedged M&T joinery.
Silverware chest with some inlay. I made several and they've been fairly popular with ladies in my family. They seem to particularly like the felt drawer liners – who knew?