Thread: ASh and ebony jewellery box

Sea Dragon, the ash for the trays is 3mm thick. I cut the finger joints on timber when it is about 10mm thick, then split it on the bandsaw, to about 3.5mm and run it through a drum sander. This way the opposite sides are exactly the same size and any tear out from the finger joints, can be cleaned up. The bottom is 3mm thick silver ash.
Jim

Originally Posted by powderpost

Wayne, construction of the lid is a function of the size of the box. The smaller boxes have a thin (6 to 8mm) solid top glued to the carcase. The top is then cut off 10mm deep. For the larger jewellery boxes, I make up a rectangular mitred frame, then rout a rebate top and bottom to accept the panels. The panels are 4mm mdf veneered both side for balance. I have had some trouble with the enclosed air space acting like a barometer, so now I glue a styrene infill into the void in the lid. I some times make up and fit a laminated panel to the top only. Hope this answers your questions.
Jim

Many thanks Jim. I wouldn't have picked up that the lid was a hollow section if you hadn't detailed it. Most interesting. I'm determined to set aside some time over Christmas to have a go at a few of these things. I bought a nice Jet 22/44 drum sander a few weeks ago and haven't even taken it out of the boxes yet. Soon... soon...

Regards. Wayne

I too like the contrast of the timbers and the red lining.

Oooo yum! I won't show LOML or she'll want one yesterday.