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The set is available, send a private message if you need one.

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you may also use a slot cutter like this:
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it could be very thin, 2mm or even thiner. Easy to use on a router table

Hi Paul, try to see the video here:
https://www.facebook.com/solidtimberdesigns/videos/664141997073894/

About the tray - Here are some details about making.
First off all, the joint. Before I've...

Some more boxes finished. Sheoak and Marri timber. All have a lock and a removable tray with ring rolls:
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Here is a short video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzwAsosvI3Q

I can not see any practical reason to use 1/8 bit instead of standard 1/4 bit for the hinges pockets. Plus for 1/8 you also need a quite rare collet or an adapter to use in standard 1/4 trimmer. I...

Thank you for your comments, aldav. In case of cutting the pockets for hinges downcut bit could be more preferable in case you have to install hinges to the already finished box, especially with thin...

Hi Paul, thank you for the review.
About the bits - ordinary router bits are often too short and not exact 1/4.
Better to use solid carbide cnc bits. They are long enough and more important - they...

the Plate #1 is for routing the pocket for the lid plate if your lid is different size then the box. Insert #3 is positioning insert, it is the exact size like the lock plate. If your lid is the same...

I would also like to introduce the set of templates for box lock installation:
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All instructions and questions in this thread:...

Hi all, I would like to introduce the set of templates designed to fast and easy installation of this locks:
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I use them in my boxes, see this thread for pictures:...

Update for the template set.
Fast method of slot cutting:
This method is much fast but not so safe like step method I've described above. For experienced users only :)
Tested with Makita trimmer....

Thanks to everyone interested in my template set and especially to the testers. I've got several reviews, mostly positive, and I think the design is final.
What I would like to add are some more...

No free sets left. Thank you for your interest.

Only one set left for beta-testers. Please, send a private message if you are interested.

Yes, they have different widths available.
And for the slot I use the router saw similar to this one:
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the blade used is the deremel wood saw. It is 0.7 mm thick, so for 1mm slot I've set...

I've got questions about velvet lining in my boxes.
Also it was the long way to perfect result.
I've never use velvet paper or flocks but only fabric. Fabric is important - for the best quality...

Hi Paul, This set is designed to be used with any trimmer with 10mm copy guide and 1/4 bit.

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I have use it with Makita trimmer (old model, similar to Makita 3709X)

I have send three sets to my regular hinge consumers for independent tests and left with another three available for beta-testing. Please, send a private message to me if you are interested.

Thank you everybody for the interest in this set and advices and recommendations in its development.

I have found that the first positioning takes some time and designed the updated version:

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Dovetails done on cnc
here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc8RKBSWoCQ

no price yet - it is a prototype. I am testing it now and may be the design will be changed. Possibly the base plate need to be doubled for left and right and have a angle-like rest on the bottom. So...

As promised - the installation template set for my hinges:
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Complete guide for it and all questions about it here:...

step 4

put in the long slot insert (short one for the lid)
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The slot has to be cut by 5mm steps, so start from 5mm deep.
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Do not forget first position your trimmer and start it...

step 3

Prepare the trimmer: have the 10mm copy guide and 1/4 bit installed, Makita trimmer has them, not sure about others but i think this is standard accessories.

The bit has to be long...

step 2
start from the box. Mark the position of the hinge. I use 14mm boards for the box, the hinge is 3mm from the side. Easy way to mark is by masking tape. Mark the side and the front:...

step one
choose the installation type:
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type1 - the box and the lid are the same size - the hinge's axis have to be aligned with the back side of the box
type 2 - the box and the lid are...

Following the discussion in this thread : https://www.woodworkforums.com/f87/jewellery-boxes-bunbury-wa-204342

I would like to introduce my template set for quadrant hinge installation.
It is...

yes, I will think about the template

yes, I make boxes and sell them on ebay. Also I sell box parts hinges, screws, and locks and I didn't make any secret of this. Can not see any problem.

Hinges and locks are the best quality I was...

yes, the dovetails, hinge, lock, legs and bottom pockets, tray slides, the tray itself, mirror pocket and all carvings on the lids are done on cnc. I have designed boxes in the way to do as much as...

I have spend some time looking for the good quality hinges and locks for jewellery boxes.
Here there are some photos and installation instructions for the hinges and locks I use for my boxes now. ...

About the hinges and locks I use in my boxes. It took some time to find the good quality and nice looking parts. Currently I use this hinges and locks:
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they are available on ebay in...

The box is gone to the customer already. This is the closest photo i have
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How are they made: big rectangular:
size 400x200x100, custom made, jarrah, semi gloss finish, black velvet

1 - boards dressed, cut to size, dovetails machined
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2- Glued in rectangles ...

Hi all, my name is Andrew, I would like to introduce my jewellery boxes.

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Big rectangular - jarrah for the box and jarrah burl for the lid

Small rectangular - jarrah and...