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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
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Just completed this jewelry box today.
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Originally Posted by Kevin McCluney
Very nice, Kevin. Any pics with the lid open?
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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?
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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/Sid...-p/cah-062.htm) - still too expensive IMO but I wanted a hinge that prevents the lid from opening too far.
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_MG_1826.jpgMaple box with dovetail splines and English Walnut lid with hand dyed raw silk insert.
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_MG_1844.jpgAnother box
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Stunning box, David. Thanks for posting.
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Ericas Box 1 resized.jpg 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.
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Here's a guy that makes a lot of boxes - Thomas Thornton. You might get some ideas from his stuff.
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John,
I have a variety of boxes that I have made on my website. www.hjtwoods.com
Jim
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This month's issue (October) of Wood magazine has an article on building wood boxes. They're fairly simple but have some good ideas.
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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.
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Thanks Mike & Jim. Lots of good ideas there. Jim, your boxes are awesome. Nice work.
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