Show Me Your Boxes...

[John Buzzurro]

Been a while since I posted here. Glad to see The Creek is still around.

My mom recently passed away, and I'm planning to make a keepsake box to hold some mementos of her. I've already searched this forum and found 1 or 2 design ideas, but would love to see more. If you could post pics of any boxes you've made, it would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
John

[Kevin McCluney]

Just completed this jewelry box today.
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[John Buzzurro]

Just completed this jewelry box today.
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Very nice, Kevin. Any pics with the lid open?

[Kevin McCluney]

Here it is with the lid open. The bottom is lined with "silver cloth" to help prevent corrosion on the jewelry.
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[John Buzzurro]

Here it is with the lid open. The bottom is lined with "silver cloth" to help prevent corrosion on the jewelry.
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That is beautiful! Can I ask what type of hinge you used?

[Kevin McCluney]

They're called "side rail hinges". They're sold by a number of companies but I found the best price at "Cigar and Wine Stuff" (http://www.cigarandwinestuff.com/Side-Rail-Hinge-p/cah-062.htm) - still too expensive IMO but I wanted a hinge that prevents the lid from opening too far.

[David Helm]

295865Maple box with dovetail splines and English Walnut lid with hand dyed raw silk insert.

[David Helm]

295866Another box

[John Buzzurro]

Stunning box, David. Thanks for posting.

[jeffrey bailey]

295882 This is one I made for my daughter-in-law who lost a baby at childbirth. She wanted one to keep the gown, cap and blanket the hospital gave her. It has a small brass plate on the lid inside that has the baby's name and birthdate.

[Mike Henderson]

Here's a guy that makes a lot of boxes - Thomas Thornton (http://www.tomthorntonwoodworking.com/). You might get some ideas from his stuff.

Mike

[Jim Tobias]

John,
I have a variety of boxes that I have made on my website. www.hjtwoods.com

Jim

[John Conklin]

This month's issue (October) of Wood magazine has an article on building wood boxes. They're fairly simple but have some good ideas.

[Alan Lightstone]

I found that Wood article way too simple.

Try perusing Etsy for some ideas. There's also a guy named Boxguy on a competing forum who has skills.

[John Buzzurro]

Thanks Mike & Jim. Lots of good ideas there. Jim, your boxes are awesome. Nice work.

[John Buzzurro]

This month's issue (October) of Wood magazine has an article on building wood boxes. They're fairly simple but have some good ideas.


Thanks John, I have that issue, and read the article.

[John Buzzurro]

I found that Wood article way too simple.

Try perusing Etsy for some ideas. There's also a guy named Boxguy on a competing forum who has skills.


Thanks Alan. Nothing is too simple for me though ;-)