Jewelery box

[marcros]

DW. Just lost a long post, so will just summarise. I personally don't like the hinge on the "interesting" picture. It doesn't look quite right. Not taken with the piano hinge either, but just my opinion.

If the fitting/aligning of the hinges is causing issues that a jig cannot simplify, what about looking for a brass version of a wooden hinge (google images). I don't know if they exist, but a surface mounted decorative hinge would be very quick for a little job I have to make soon(ish).

Alternatively, what about barrel hinges http://www.romanys.co.uk/12-mm-barrel-h ... -489-p.asp.

As for the stained glass- I like that idea. Could you reverse paint a glass panel, and combine your other hobby?

 

[devonwoody]

Hi. Marcros, doesn't it make you swear when you loose a response or whatever. :twisted:

That hinge fitted to the cabinet is untidy I agree because the recess cutout was too large. Will give it a trial run on some project in the future and accept or reject. :wink:

 

[devonwoody]

Knobs from Dave m62 on back screwed with a dab of adhesive.

Back to the hinge, close up of present situation.

Not happy with appearance at back of box so I am attempting to disguise the hinging and put a wood moulding on top of both flaps. Made a moulding on the router table and then thinned it down on the bandsaw.

going to use epoxy and glue the mouldings over the hinge and hope my problems will be solved.

 

[CHJ]

John, have you looked at the work done by Ian?

I believe he also supplies hardware for small boxes, you may find his (hidden) hinges easier to fit.

 

[devonwoody]

John, have you looked at the work done by Ian?

I believe he also supplies hardware for small boxes, you may find his (hidden) hinges easier to fit.

Thanks Chj. I know Ian does those nice hinges but eight of them would stretch the budget a bit. :wink:

 

[CHJ]

I thought that might be a problem after I posted but in the future they may well be viable if it avoids the petrol and time trying to find and match suitable items and screws.

 

[Mr_P]

If cheap hinges are a pain in the proverbial and expensive hinges are ermmm expensive why not abandon the metal hinge altogether ?

Ladies and gentlemen I am proud to present (drum roll please) The Pivot hinge (yes all hinges pivot).

http://www.finehardwoodboxes.com/box-ga ... oxes/226#4

 

[marcros]

Or a lipped lift off lid?

 

[ColeyS1]

Nice project dw ive always liked your tissue boxes and the jewellery box is a great idea - In the past when I've had problems getting the hinges in the right position ive just plugged the screw hole and tried again. Seeing all the different designs you come up with on your boxes, all the complicated angles and different wood combinations you use I reckon you should at least try the butts on one more box - Im not a fan of the piano hinge, the rest looks superb !!! I'd be surprised if you don't get more requests once you start sharing them with your family.

Edit : assuming the hinge holes are fairly accurate could you make up a small jig for drilling the pilot holes - something like this-

The housings are easy enough to mark if you clamp the lid to the base. Im guessing it was the positioning of the hinge holes that was throwing the lid out ?
Sent from my GT-I9300

 

[devonwoody]

Eureka, eureka, eureka.

I have finally satisfied myself and got that hinge fitted reasonably well.

Thanks all above with those other solutions which did all have merits and are not discarded but may well be put into practice to later boxes.

So pictures below might convey my solution, even the box lid stays upright and does not fall over the 90 degree angle. I might even decorate with some round head brass screws to ensure the additional timber remains in position.(epoxy glue used (£1 tubes from the pound shop)

I do not possess a scroll saw and too late to get the skill perhaps as well, any scroll sawers out there who would like to make some bracket feet?

 

[devonwoody]

Nearing the end.

Made some feet to keep the box off its base. Found this piece of African blackwood which is very dense and hard. Machined a rebate to hang off box.

It would not cut nicely on tablesaw to get the lengths or mitres so had to resort to hand work. Made a stop for length consistency and a white piece of wood with 45 degree format, this was screwed to sawbench and also worked as a pull lever and jammed the wood to make cutting quite easy.

glued in position to base.

Front view. (I think the lid will need another button and I shall use earth magnets to keep lid in closed position)

 

[Baldhead]

Looking good DW.

BH

 

[Graham Orm]

Looks good DW she'll treasure it I'm sure.

 

[devonwoody]

Some more knobs turned and made by Dave62m for my jewellery box projects.

These measure only 12mm across by 7mm deep. Fabulous, he must have a steady hand.

 

[sm7]

Just a quick question, I haven't managed to read all the way through yet; How did you fit the bottom panel?

 

[devonwoody]

Just a quick question, I haven't managed to read all the way through yet; How did you fit the bottom panel?

carcass recessed and ply dropped in and glued, not expecting any expansion etc. (those black feet would hold the bottom in if there was any until it was repaired. )