'nuther jewelry box

[pecker]

There seems to be a lot of these posted here. Most of my woodworking is done to fix up our 100 year old home. But with a neighbor's daughter about to turn 18, I wanted to try something she might like.



The sides are bubinga with an oiled finish. The top is quilted maple veneer with amber dye and lacquer finish. I carved the letters into the top with X-acto knives and an engraving tool, then filled them with black epoxy from a syringe.

The drawer bottoms are lined with burgundy velvet. I was pleased that the drawers operated so smoothly...I really expected them to bind or stick in operation.

Of course the new owner is the real work of art, here.

[Ken Massingale]

Nice, real nice. One of the best I've seen here. I'm sure Hannah is going to cherish it.

[Anna]

Looks really great! Love how you maintained the grain patterns on the front, too.

Anna

[ragswl4]

Beautiful work, great attention to detail. I'm envious of your skill.

[DonHo]

Very nice!! You did a great job and the wood is not too shabby either

DonHo

[mater]

Beautiful work.

[Brian G]

That's superb! I really like the color contrast.

[John Hunter]

Very nice! I like the way you did the name.

[Pappy]

Beautiful piece of work, both the box and the recipient!

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Very nice work. I liked the way the name turned out on it. I am thinking something like that for our daughter for christmas or something.

Beautiful work.

[boblon]

Very nice work on this box. It looks great.

I carved the letters into the top with X-acto knives and an engraving tool

As far as doing the letter work with an X-acto knife, well, you are a patient man. Very nicely done.

BobL.