Walnut Valet Box

TerryFogarty, member

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This valet was made from a discarded and discolored piece of walnut I found in the bargain bin at my local lumber store. I used the light and dark variations in the wood to create this unique piece.

This valet has a raised panel lid that shows off the color contrast in the walnut very nicely. The hinges are shaped walnut dowels, and brass washers are used as spacers to keep the lid fitting snugly. The lid lift is made of ebony with two walnut pins.

The interior bottom is covered with vinyl. I chose vinyl over leather because as a synthetic it is more humane. I designed this box so that the bottom liner can be easily removed and replaced if torn or worn.

I used Danish Oil as a finish, and then hand polished the exterior with wax for a natural, semi-gloss sheen that really allows the wood grain and colors to stand out!

The valet measures 3.5 inches high, 11 inches across the front, and 8.25 inches on the sides.

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Comments (5)

Troutrx writes: You did a great job. I love the look if the box. Would it be okay if I used this design to build my 7 year old a box for her birthday? Thanks for sharing
Posted: 9:32 am on July 1st

cbcrane writes: Lovely design. Elegant, but powerful. Your proportions are spot on.
Posted: 10:42 am on May 25th

bustndust writes: That's nice. The design is really cool and especially like the how the used of the sap wood.
Posted: 11:06 pm on April 25th

TerryFogarty writes: Thanks Ed! I used mortise and tenon joinery on the posts and sides. I cut the tenons with a dado on the table saw, and then routed the mortises on my router table. Worked out perfectly for a 1/4" bit!

Thanks for looking!
Posted: 3:53 pm on April 24th

Ed__Hobbick writes: That looks really cool!
I'm wondering, how hid you join the corners to the posts?
Posted: 12:24 pm on April 24th

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