This is a jewelry box made for a co-workers soon to be wife.
It is to be delivered tommorow for his going away luncheon,
so let me know what you think!
The Box is made of Cherry, Walnut and the hinge is made of
Bloodwood methinks... (someone correct me on this one because
the wood came in a variety pack from Woodcraft).
I'd like to thank Blaine for suggesting making a hinge.
When it came time for the hinge I was really stuck, but
now I think I will implement different varieties of hand
made hinges with the brass bar.
One detail that may not have shown up is the "Bloodwood"
accents on the lower inside of the legs... used to fill
in the remaining dovetail channels.
A couple more photos here:
WoodworkersWeb
Construction Notes:
Well, the box is an original design on my part...
most of my work starts out with a basic drawing, dimensions
(+/-) etc..and then
evolves as I build it.
I used sliding dovetails to attach the sides to the legs
which have 2 coves cut into adjacent sides.
The top consists of a lamination of a three layers:
3/8" Walnut on bottom,
1/8" Cherry center and
1/8" Walnut top layer
accented with a cove routered edge on the front and sides.
The Cherry front/sides are all 1/2" thick,
with a rabbet cut in the bottom and top for the bottom and lid.
The inside is lined with burgundy crushed velvet which was
wrapped around foam board cut to size
used spray adhesive.
The hinge is made of Bloodwood, I think , and the
brass rod connecting it all is 1/8" diameter.
The finishing schedule was:
1. 100% BLO (Boiled Linseed Oil), applied heavy,
allowed to soak a minimum of 1/2 hour then wiped.
2. Next day repeated step one above.
3. Day 3, an even mix of Boiled Linseed Oil (BLO),
Mineral Spirits (MS), and Polyurethane (PU) (satin),
wiped on and allowed to sit for 1/2 hour and wiped.
4. Day 4, repeat #3 and allowed to dry for 2 days
(we had a couple of 90 degree days, so the garage
shop really helped with the drying process.)
5. Finished it off with a thin layer of
Johnsons paste wax.
6. The hinge is screwed to the top from the inside.
I was going to glue it all together, but I began to
think that if a piece of the hinge broke, how could
it be removed/repaired/replaced if it was glued?
Dimensions: 13"L x 8"W x 7"H,
legs are 1.5" squares (2, 0.75" face glued walnut boards).
Let me know if you would like more info...
Thanks,
Robert
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Comments...
Joe Lyddon 06/15/05 12:01 PM
Robert,
I think all of them are super COOL!
I think your box, as a gift, will go over BIG TIME!!
I really like your hinge idea... cool method, with
bar going all the way across like that.
Those sliding dovetails are awesome!
I would like to add your box (with wood hinge)
to my Collection...
Do I have your permission to do so?
Thank you!
Three Nails 06/15/05 05:51 PM
Joe:
We have exchanged PM's and I would be honored to have
my work posted on your website.
Thank you for asking for permission to do so before
just copying the pics.
Keep me posted as to the write-up!
Robert
sniper 06/15/05 06:58 AM
WOW, I love the hinge.
That's a really great idea.
Mind if I save off your pictures for future reference?
I also love the way you dovetailed the corners.
Steve
Three Nails 06/15/05 05:51 PM
Thank-you for all the compliments...
that there is the satisfaction of it all !!
This was my own design.
It began as a drawing with dimentions and ideas, and as
I was building it, it kinda evolved as I went along...
especially the hinge.
I think it really soilidified the whole box.
Sniper: Since you respectfully asked...
yes you may, but please try to add your own "design"
aspects if you could...
I told the buyer that it was "original/one of a kind" and
as far as I know or am aware... it is that.
Frank: Thanks and well... sorry you
don't like the lining, it really is nice looking in person
especially when there is a piece of gold jewelry laying
inside.
Also, this color blended the best with all of the woods
used in this project.
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