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tonysa
15th May 2006, 06:14 PM
Are there are design recommendations when constructing ornamental boxes and jewellry boxes ?

I would think there was something to ensure the finished design was asthetically pleasing.

I was think of parameters for wall thickness v height v width v depth

One internet site quoted :
Less than 16" perimeter, use 5/16" thick stock
From 16" to 30" perimeter, use 3/8" thick stock
From 30" to 50" perimeter, use 1/2" thick stock
Over 50" perimeter up to 'full size furniture', use 5/8" thick stock

I can't find much on the net about it and don't have any suitable books to hand.

Thanks
Tony

chrisb691
15th May 2006, 07:33 PM
Hi Tony,

Have a look at this thread http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=30002&highlight=ratio which offers a few opinions, as well as recommended reading.

tonysa
15th May 2006, 08:52 PM
ahhh, excellent link(s)
i did a google search but not a ubeaut search DOH !
thanks chris, just what i was after !

tony