Cherry and Maple Jewelry box

Very pretty, Vernon! I especially like the dovetail keys and the disappearing feet.

-- Dave - Santa Fe

A very well done project.

The mirrored top is a bonus feature to add even more appeal.

-- Wood rescue is good for the environment and me! just rjR

Really very beautiful, you’ve really upped your game. Nicely Done!

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Beautiful box, Vernon….......................Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!

Some really nice features that you know I’ll copy in my next boxes.
really like the bottom divider/supports, actually all of your features are top notch, well thought out and very well executed.
Pretty sure I’ll never catch up with you and your talent

-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them

Sweet box Vernon. I agree totally, quadrant hinges are beautiful but I have problems with them too.

-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.

Nice looking box. The mirror is a great finishing touch!

-- Live to tell the stories, they sound better that way.

Very Nice and Well Done!

Rick

-- Richard (Ontario, CANADA)

Very nice box. I like the dovetails and the quadrant hinges. The two contrasting woods made the trays stand out nicely. I have a question about the quadrant hinges, do you use a jig to install them and is it difficult to do? They look great, the whole box looks great. Thanks for inspiring

-- CurleyJoe, "You only learn from your mistakes"

That’s a handsomely made box.

-- Rick M, http://thewoodknack.blogspot.com/

For just being “mid line” that is one fine looking jewelry box with your thoughtful design and excellent craftsmanship.

Initially I was wondering how you were able to make dovetail joints with the exposed maple but then I re-read your post and realized how it was done. The recessed feet are a nice touch as well. As the cherry darkens the contrast with the maple will stand out even more.

-- Earl "I'm a pessamist - generally that increases the chance that things will turn out better than expected"

Vernon, that is one remarkable jewelry box. The detail you put into this puts it over the top! Great job!

-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".

Great details Vernon! I’m drawn to the inset mirror, I’ve always tried to fully frame them with the lid, but with the mirror and a backer board that makes the top panel, it all gets a little thick, making the lid too thick. That inset mirror fixes that issue perfectly!.

I agree with the comments on the DT splines, nice touches.

what a great looking box … love the cherry maple combo … GREAT JOB :<))

-- Tony---- Reinholds,Pa.------ REMEMBER TO ALWAYS HAVE FUN :<))

This is a beautiful box and so nicely done. It has some outstanding craftsmanship.

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