Jewelry box finally finished..lots o' pics

[DaveO]

Well, it's almost done, I still need to give it several coats of gloss lacquer, but that won't translate well in the pictures, so here it is. This is the most difficult project I have ever made. The tolerances to make it look right are ridiculous..1/64" or less. That has lead to major frustration and remaking of several parts. But over all I am really proud of the final results. I took these pics with our new camera, so I am not exactly sure how to work it..to take the best shots. The lining is Kelly green, it doesn't show too well. And of course the wood is curly Soft Maple with quilted Bigleaf Maple veneered panels and Walnut inlays and pulls. I plan to have a official debute Tuesday night at the TWA meeting, 'cause the pictures just don't do the Maple figure justice. Thanks for looking. Dave

[Big Mike]

I can see you used the 5MM pivot hinges for the box lid. What did you use for the swing out necklace doors? Nice work once again Dave!

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Nice! I was laughing about the picture int he mirror also. Great job the Dave.

[DavidF]

What more can I say Dave? great work, how many hrs do you have in it so far?

[DaveO]

Big Mike I used some regular brass butt hinges for the door. The plan called for larger barrel hinges (10mm) but the ones at Woodcraft were for 1/2" stock, and I was concerned that I would have a problem with my 3/4" stock. Now I know that the 1/2" was a minimum thickness, and they would have worked

DavidF, I would have to guess about 50-60 hours in it, I didn't really keep track. If you subtract the time fixing screw-up, drum sand the stock to thickness, and making jigs the actual construction prolly took half as long.

Thanks to everyone for your compliments, I am really proud of this one.
Dave

[cpowell]

Outstanding, DaveO!

Very pretty. I like the design, the wood is stunning, the fit and finish look perfect.

Great job!

Chuck

[D L Ames]

Originally Posted by cskipper

Dave, that turned out to be an awesome project! I am glad you are not a vampire and I am awaiting mine . Seriously - I'm very impressed - great workmanship!

Cathy, is your vampire on backorder too? I've been waiting months for mine to arrive.

D L

[lwhughes149]

Don't you folks know pride when you see it in the mirror? Great work Dave. Be sure to sign it. Someday they will fight over it.

[b4man]

Really Beautiful. Work and design.
B

[bcbearcathunting]

That's a totally awesome piece of craftsmanship! Your dedication, skill, and patience have spoken well for you.

[DaveO]

Originally Posted by rcorne01

February's TWA program is a member show and tell type theme. I really think this would be a good one for you to bring, and share your experience and lessons learned when building it.

Rick I can't wait that long. I think I am gonna bring it tomorrow night to show a few people, and I will bring it back and tell everyone of my mistakes at the Feb. meeting. See ya tomorrow.
Dave

[erasmussen]

Excellent work.

[Ozzie-x]

DaveO, that's really nice and you should be proud of it. You finished it pretty fast.

[McRabbet]

Very nice job -- great choice of woods, superb execution and that's just the self portrait! Oh yes, the jewelry cabinet is sweet, too! LOYL has got to be enthralled, but be carefule the TWA folks don't get drool stains on that nice finish! Rob

[Mountaincraft]

OUTSTANDING!

[Travis Porter]

Sweet, very sweet. I like the grain, your gaps around your drawers are very even, and your joints are tight. I would have had to remake half of the thing to get it to look that good.