A Different Jewelry Box

Al Launier

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Another jewelry box for the LOML.

Since you all know how this works, I’ll just note a couple of things you might not be aware of & then flood the thread with pictures.
· The PC plunge router used to pocket mill the box was a gift from Carol. Thanks Carol!
· The plane used to remove the high spots from the router template was a gift from Larry. Thanks Larry!
· The unseen Craftsman router used to contour the lid edges was a gift from Glenn. Thanks Glenn!
 

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Nice stuff Al!

I'm intrigued by your drill press/milling machine vise + right angle block setup. That looks quite handy.

Did you freehand the rebate with the spiral upcut bit? If so I'm claiming you have steadier hands than I do :bow:
 
Thanks guys!

Ryan, yes I did do that freehand with a 4-fluted end cutting end mill that I've had in my tool box for perhaps the last 40+ years. Finally putting it to use again. I made the precision 90° angle block & vise when I was a Tool & Die Maker about that time too. They have served me well. After freehanding to ~ 1/32"-1/16" (I'm not as steady as you think) :rofl:. I then used the sanders to get to the inside & outside "finish line". ;):rofl:
 
looks great al and the finish looks to be smoooooth! but to add to your story that plane was given to me by jim delaney to find a new home for it, so he was the instigator i was just the delivery boy:)
 
looks great al and the finish looks to be smoooooth! but to add to your story that plane was given to me by jim delaney to find a new home for it, so he was the instigator i was just the delivery boy:)

Larry, I appreciate your telling me this. I wasn't aware that Jim was behind this gift. Hopefully I'm not too late to say thank you Jim, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.
 
That came out looking sweet, Al. :clap: Great router work, and although I'm not often a big fan of painted wood, this one looks great, and your finish looks awesome. Very well done all around. :thumb:
 
Thanks to all for the kind words. These jewelry box projects are getting a life of their own. I no longer finish one when JoAnn throws in a "suggestion" for another. Looks like I may be building her a "collection". Yet, this has helped to pass the winter months.

However, I'd like to get into different projects that involve developing some experience with joinery and finishing. Over the past year or so I've picked up the tools needed for doing that, but am really having a problem thinking of good projects that "wood work" out. I may have to find a "project" book, or something in a woodworking magazine???
 
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