Jewellery Box - mothers 60th present - NEW PHOTOS

[LarryS.]

Paul, the grooves were about 6mm deep (IIRC) and the panels cut to fit inside them - yes, they were assembled together with the box sides before parting the lid.

Did you rebate the edges, as you did with the bottom?

Yup, rebated the outside edge of the top so the top slots into the rebates in the sides.

I wanted the top to be flush rather than below the top surface of the sides, but didn't want any end-grain showing. Looks like I chose the most difficult thing to make (definately not intentionally!)

 

[Lord Nibbo]

4. Then when doing the pins, start off with a piece of scrap identical to the wood you are using (in terms of thickness) - I just made an extra side for this whilst I was making the rest. With that piece, first set the jig so that it doesn't cut out enough (so the joint doesn't fit). Then I just cut sliding the jig "out" bit by bit, making the pins smaller and smaller (by shaving off more and more) and creeping up on a tight fit.

Shouldn't that be sliding the jig " in " bit by bit to make the pins smaller?

I think I'll have to practice using it, then I might get around to using it :lol:

 

[LarryS.]

Shouldn't that be sliding the jig " in " bit by bit to make the pins smaller?

I think I'll have to practice using it, then I might get around to using it :lol:

And suddenly teacher becomes pupil !

 

[LarryS.]

So last weekend the inlay turned up from my uncle in tasmania, made out of Huon Pine, beautiful wood.

So this weekend I put the inlay in the lid, then surrounded that with a chestnut framing, so just a few more signatures to get into it, then its finally done ! Been a good learning project but making a present for such an important birthday is a bit on the stressful side.

Photos attached :

 

[wizer]

Proper job Paul, Looks the biz.

 

[shim20]

looks good, good job. how you getting on with the lv low angle block i love mine always using it.

 

[LarryS.]

looks good, good job. how you getting on with the lv low angle block i love mine always using it.

wonder how i got by without it, used it a number of times on the box and a couple of other odd jobs already

 

[shim20]

looks good, good job. how you getting on with the lv low angle block i love mine always using it.

wonder how i got by without it, used it a number of times on the box and a couple of other odd jobs already

they are good they also bounce if you drop them :shock: but i wouldnt recomend it

 

[OPJ]

Wow, that looks like it's all come together really well, Paul ~ nice one!

 

[gwaithcoed]

That is one beautiful box Paul. I like the WIP photo's, allows me to pick up a few ideas.
What piece of jewellry are you going to put in it?? Don't tell me your'e going to give your mum an empty box for her Birthday :roll: :roll: :roll:

OK OK I'll get me coat


Alan

 

[motownmartin]

Fine piece of work Paul =D>

 

[LarryS.]

gave her an amber necklace (chosen by the girlfriend), thankfully she was more grateful for the box