Music/Jewelry for my grandaughter's Christmas

[BadeMillsap]

I saw this project a long while back and thought ... "someday" .... it was showcased on The WoodSmith Shop season 8. I modified the dimensions a bit and added a couple of twists but basically it's that box.

If I never cut another 22.5 degree angle it will be fine with me ... getting the spline groves cut EXACTLY right was for me a challenge. The woods are red oak sides, white oak bottom border, black walnut top border and the corners are from some cocobolo I had as scrap. I used waterlox original as the finish and was pleased with that product (first time I used it).

I installed a windup 18 note musical movement that plays "My Favorite Things" when the lid is raised.

I bought the inlay for the top from Inlay Product World and was pretty shocked at what they can cost ...

It has a wart or two but I hope she will enjoy it as she gets older (she's 6 now) ...

[JR]

Very nice!

[RAFlorida]

That sir, is a work of art! It really looks great and I bet your granddaughter will cherish it. I've never saw one look so dog gone exquisite before. Great job!

[leehljp]

Beautifully done!

And I know the feeling about cutting odd angles repetitively! The first one done correctly gives a sense of pride, but the rest just don't seem to come any easier!

[BadeMillsap]

Beautifully done!

And I know the feeling about cutting odd angles repetitively! The first one done correctly gives a sense of pride, but the rest just don't seem to come any easier!

Yeah the smallest error gets amplified x 16 and you don't really see it until the very last piece you have to fit.

It was a good learning project but I'm glad to have it finished.

Thank ya'll for the nice comments.

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[Turaj]

Very nice indeed.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Marvelous work Bade. Sure to be a cherished heirloom.

[Pappy]

Beautiful! Something she will cherish forever.

[radhak]

That is a real work of art! The joinery looks machine-perfect, and that top is exquisite!

Maybe at 6 she just likes that her grandpa made it for her, but as she grows older she will also appreciate the artistry in it. The right gift for any age!

[BadeMillsap]

Thank you all for the nice words.

I was laughing about the joinery comment... First it was a true test of patience to get it done to my satisfaction... And second... I replaced a lower section of a roll up garage door today on my smaller/older shop... And when finished I had about a 1/2"gap on one corner... My solution was to screw a scrap piece of pine over it on the inside and call it "done"... I guess precision depends on the project... AND THE MOOD... :-)

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