Walnut & Rosewood Jewelry Chest

comments (3) March 24th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

phzuidema phzuidema, member
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This design was an adaptation of Doug Stowe's cherry jewelry chest.  The overall dimensions are smaller, the joinery is keyed miters, and the bottom of the box and the tray are solid walnut, with the bottom being bookmatched.  The pull is a semi-precious stone and the center panel is raised.  The trim band is rosewood.  The finish is Formby's high gloss tung oil.  I made thirteen more for gifts of cherry, maple, butternut and paduak with a various species of keys, some contrasting and some not.


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phzuidema phzuidema writes: Sorry it took me so long to reply. I haven't been on the site for a long time.
Ther are no hinges. The top rests in a recess at the back of the sides. It lifts slightly, then locates in place.

RickyR Thank you. I just make them for fun mostly. In August, this jewelry box won first place in small furniture at the Minnesota State Fair. Fun!
Posted: 10:38 am on October 6th

sandwerks sandwerks writes: Excellent work. What sort of hinge system are you using or is that not even hinged?
Posted: 10:55 pm on April 1st

RickyR RickyR writes: Outstanding craftsmanship! Do you just make these for fun, or do you have a website to buy these?
Posted: 3:12 pm on March 25th

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