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YUP another Double-Double Dovetail Jewelry Box … Purple Heart and Maple

I make a lot of jewelry boxes with the main wood Maple and the trim Purple Heart. One is in the main signature photo on our web site. One day while pondering a Red Heart and Wenge box, I asked the little woman what she thought of a Purple Heart body and Maple trim. She said, "Dude! Go for it!" She almost never calls me Dude, so I knew I had to do it.

The inside is also pictured here. I used Maple for the tray and dividers. The tray sits on a runner front and back. If you look at the first ZONK post in the comments, you'll see how the dividers notched and can be removed. They are, however, glued into the tray. The ladies like to pick up the tray by the dividers.

As usual this is a Double-Double Dovetail Jewelry Box. I can't help myself, I just love that joint. I use the incra jig for the joints. The box has six coats of sprayed on lacquer inside and out.

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> desperately looks for the "buy-it-now" button … <
 

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Great looking box, the double tails are very nice, good color and finish.
 

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Great Box. I really like the double, double dovetail. I haven't had the nerve to try that yet. I am still getting used to my incra jig. Still learning the tricks to setting it up but hope to venture on to somethings a little more challenging. Your work is great and inspires me to try new things. Thanks!!!
 

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That's some choice purpleheart you found! The purpleheart I've used isn't nearly as bright and vibrant as that. From what I've read, I guess it depends on the tree and/or subspecies of wood whether you get a faded or bright purple.

That is a beautiful box in all aspects. You should be proud. Hope the little woman is happy.

Jim
 

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odie you keep making great stuff…always a treat to see your posts.
 

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I love the dark wood as the main body and the lighter wood for the details. A little work against convention with beautiful results. Very nice!
 

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Spectacular box, Odie!
Working the purple heart must have been a challenge as it can be brittle at times!
You certainly have given me an idea!!
Ellen
 

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It looks great!
Double tails are pretty neat!
Thanks for posting
 

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Beautiful box! I sure do like those double dovetails.
 

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Looks great Dude! Very nicely done. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom
 

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Nice! I like that DD contrast with the maple and purpleheart.
 

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You sure can make a statement with boxes..
 

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Thank you ALL very much. You make posting my work here a real treat.
 

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Nice one Odie.
 

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beautiful. in the process of making one now. Fascinated by the maple trim. I know you meant purpleheart with maple trim. Unless you found some really rare purple maple and blonde purpleheart lol. nice work
 

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Sirgreggins, I was referring to a different box that is the opposite of this one.

Good News … I just sold this at a show this weekend.
 

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Aw Shucks , Odie…...I've been saving my pennies up to make you an offer on this one .
Glad you sold it , my friend : )
 

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I'll make another one …
 
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