Project Pics: Birds eye maple box

[Jeff Craven]

Here's a box that I just finished in time for christmas. It's birds eye maple with walnut pins and a walnut handle. The finish is just boiled linseed oil on the outside, wax on the inside, and the bottom is lined with velvet.

It was inspired by "A Small Elegant Box" on finewoodworking.com. (http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignArticle.aspx?id=29731) It was very tough to glue up (I need more clamps) and tough to get smooth, but shaping the sides and the handle were a pleasure.

Let me know what you think.

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[Don Bullock]

Jeff, that's a beautiful box. The birds eye maple you used is excellent and the walnut pins and handle provide a pleasing contrast to the maple. I like the way you joined the corners.

As for clamping I'd suggest something like this:
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I bought two of them when Rockler had them on a half price sale last year. I was amazed at how easy they are to use. I agree with the description on the Rockler website, "Easy-to-use ratcheting handle allows for true one-hand operation and fine precise adjustments."

[Bruce Page]

Very nice Jeff. I like the contrasting woods too.

[Roy Wall]

Jeff -

I think it's TERRIFIC!!

[Jim Becker]

That's a beauty, Jef! Wonderful!!

[gary Zimmel]

Jeff

Great looking box! You did a fantastic job.

[John Thompson]

I like it... very pleasant!

Sarge..

[Rick Gifford]

Love that birdseye!

I like the lap joints. Gives it an offset look from the end. Looks nice.

[Bill Wyko]

Very nice Jeff. Nice choice of wood too. In my area, Birdseye Maple that nice is hard to come by.

[Robert Goodwin]

Very nice. I remember that issue. I read that article a number of times and always wanted to make that box. Your is as good or better than the FWW one.

[Brian Knodel]

Elegant all right, nice wood along with a fine job

Brian

[scott spencer]

That's some pretty slick joinery Jeff. Nice to see something a bit different. The box looks great!

[Jack Camillo]

Jeff,
Very nice indeed. Do tell, what are the dimensions and what do you envision it being used for? Just curious.
jack

[Keith Starosta]

Jeff,

Very nice!!! What are the dimensions of your box? It looks a little taller than the box in the FWW article.

- Keith

[Lori Kleinberg]

Very nice looking box. I really like the contrast in the woods you used. Thanks for sharing.

Happy Holidays to all.

[Mark Valsi]

JEFF,

Man, that is very nice !! Good choice of words, good proportions, good craftsmanship.

Great job !

[Larry Fox]

Awesome project. Well done. That BEM is outrageous - very nice stuff.

[Craig Thompson]

Jeff,

Great Joinery,,,, Unique box with great lumber.

[Jeff Craven]

Very nice Jeff. Nice choice of wood too. In my area, Birdseye Maple that nice is hard to come by.
The wood came from Dan Hudock at Hudock's Hardwoods (http://www.hudockshardwoods.com/) in Perkiomenville, PA and I still have half of the board left. :D


Jeff,
Very nice indeed. Do tell, what are the dimensions and what do you envision it being used for? Just curious.
jackIt is a christmas gift for my sister, so I imagine she will fill it with jewelry. That's why I lined the bottom with a layer of cork and then a layer of velvet to make it extra soft.


Jeff,

Very nice!!! What are the dimensions of your box? It looks a little taller than the box in the FWW article.

- KeithThe dimensions are 3" tall, 5" wide and 11" long. I stretched the plans, to make the best use of the board, while still keeping it proportionally pleasing.


Thanks for all of the wonderful comments!

[Jared Larrow]

Jeff,

Nice clean lines, tastefully done. Good work!

J

[Dan Forman]

Sis is going to love that. Really nice job, love the wood and the design, and the fine work putting it together.

Dan