Music Box/Jewelry Box

[drw]

This project has been on my "to do" list for several years. Earlier I made a similar box for my older granddaughter, so naturally I was obligated to eventually make a box for her sister "Kate". The box is small but challenging; I haven't had much recent experience with small components with angled cuts. I found that I struggled to figure out how to safely make some of these cuts. That said, I am pleased with the outcome. The box is made from sapele, while the top is a combination of purple-heart, hard maple, and sapele. I routed the "K" with a Whiteside straight cut bit (1/16") and used a mix of two pigments to color the epoxy before casting. The music works was purchased from Rockler, it plays "Greensleeves".

 

[Charlie]

Donn,
Very, very nice. I love the way you did the corners. Excellent.

 

[RJweb]

Beautiful piece, how did you do the inlay, RJ

 

[Graywolf]

Donn, I’m glad you shared this piece. Some nice touches.

 

[Berta]

That is very nice!

 

[David Turner]

Very nice !

 

[Canuck]

Very nicely done! Will be treasured I am sure!

 

[golfdad]

Excellent work Donn

 

[Phil S]

Great work. Thanks for sharing this

 

[Melinapex]

Very nice Donn, l like the corners too.....
Of course, now you have to begin filling it up!

 

[sawman101]

Very well crafted Donn! Just a real treasure and family heirloom for the ages.

 

[drw]

Beautiful piece, how did you do the inlay, RJ

RJ, to do the inlay I purchased a 1.75" wooden letter from Hobby Lobby that I used as a template. I traced the template and used a hand held router to create a 1/8" deep cut in the top. I then used epoxy that I had on-hand from my canoe build along with some powdered pigments (I wanted a purplish color to compliment the purple-heart...so I experimented with a few different color combinations until my wife said "use that one"). I poured the mixture proud of the surface, let it cure and sanded it smooth.

 

[LeftyTom]

Craftsmanship, indeed.

 

[mdbuntyn]

Good work, Donn

 

[JNCarr]

Excellent design and work! As others have commented, the corners are a great design touch.