Keepsake box

[hanser]

Hi guys

First time I've posted any of my work.

My niece is getting married tomorrow and she asked me to make a keepsake box that would hold letters from the bride and groom and a bottle of wine. All to be opened 10 years on. Wood is a mix of Ash and American Cherry for contrast. Ian (flh801978) was kind enough to do the words on the lid with his CNC router. There's a couple of copper rosehead nails to 'close' the box. These are predrilled to avoid any embarrassing 'splitting' noises at the reception :shock: The curly ash shavings go into the box to 'hold' the bottle.

Never made a box before, quite chuffed with the way it's turned out. Shame about the quality of the photo though. :?

 

[Baldhead]

Nice box and a nice idea, I'm hoping to do something similar for my nephews wedding, if I can find the time.

Baldhead

 

[rspsteve]

Very nice .

Steve

 

[SteveF]

i have been asked to do something similar

i know who to ask for the carving bit now

my project will be a wooden book...... for my sins
luckily i have until september next year

Steve


forgot to say fantastic box u made there

 

[hanser]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[Harbo]

Nice box and lettering - hope they choose a wine that will store for 10yrs?

Rod

 

[hanser]

Harbo Thankyou.The choice of wine was left to the groom's side to sort out. I have my doubts though. Oh well it's a lovely thought.

The happy event was yesterday - and I had a request for something similar from my nephew's fiance. Well, at least I've got a years notice!

 

[rafezetter]

Nice box and a nice idea, I'm hoping to do something similar for my nephews wedding, if I can find the time.

Baldhead

That's a lovely looking box, a very presentable (cough) first attempt and a really good idea - my younger brother is getting married in October, I might have a go at doing this.