Matt Allan
11-29-2004, 2:44 PM
Pictured below is a jewelry box plan from Rockler, I am going to make something similar to this for my fiance for xmas just for necklaces. So basically I am just going to make the top half, maybe with panels on sides as well but my main question is what you guys think about attaching the doors to the sides.
The sides open up with the front, so you can have access to all the necklaces more easily. The side is hinged to the back but I was worried about the joint holding the front onto the side. From the picture I am assuming they used a 3/4 thick piece on the side and put a rabbet in and put the 1/2" front into that. I doubt they would just butt joint them.. Wondering if that rabbet would be strong enough since some stress would be on that joint when opening/closing all the time.
Would a spine miter be strong enough on 1/2" pieces for both the front and side? I think I would prefer this just for looks.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
The sides open up with the front, so you can have access to all the necklaces more easily. The side is hinged to the back but I was worried about the joint holding the front onto the side. From the picture I am assuming they used a 3/4 thick piece on the side and put a rabbet in and put the 1/2" front into that. I doubt they would just butt joint them.. Wondering if that rabbet would be strong enough since some stress would be on that joint when opening/closing all the time.
Would a spine miter be strong enough on 1/2" pieces for both the front and side? I think I would prefer this just for looks.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks