Thread: Jewelry box with double dovetail joint

After the recent rash of double dovies lately, I'm wondering whether a Gifkins Jig could do similar... waddya reckon, Gumby? :confused:

Or would it be too damned fiddly trying set up? Pity the Gifkins' is dependant on the predetermined "comb type" spacings.

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

After the recent rash of double dovies lately, I'm wondering whether a Gifkins Jig could do similar... waddya reckon, Gumby? :confused:

Or would it be too damned fiddly trying set up? Pity the Gifkins' is dependant on the predetermined "comb type" spacings.

I've tried to work out ways to do them on a Gifkins and the only way I can see it done is to have a separate template to cut the first dovetails. they need to be slightly wider, that's all. I think it would be interesting to ask Roger at the WWW show and see if he has anything planned.

Originally Posted by Barrie Restall

A lovely piece to be proud of, very neat inlays, very impressive. What did you finish it with?

Barrie

Hi Barrie,

I used a very simple finish - three coats of Danish oil, let dry for a week and then a coat of wax. The wax gives a bit of gloss and leaves the surface silky-smooth to touch.

Cheers, Rab.

Originally Posted by Gumby

I've tried to work out ways to do them on a Gifkins and the only way I can see it done is to have a separate template to cut the first dovetails. they need to be slightly wider, that's all. I think it would be interesting to ask Roger at the WWW show and see if he has anything planned.

Actually, I think it wouldn't be too difficult, but you would need 2 sets of bits (straight and dovetail), with the smaller bits having a larger guide. Cut the larger set, then after gluing up, use the smaller bits to recut.

Rabster,that is awsome,well done,wondering what size the box is ,and how long it took to make.

fantastic ... have a greenie

Hard to believe this is the work of a NOVICE(!!)
Regardless of your experience level you certainly seem to have have the right skills.........congratulations on producing a truly magnificent and inspirational piece......

B

Thanks for all your comments, folks.

Originally Posted by Billylad

Rabster,that is awsome,well done,wondering what size the box is ,and how long it took to make.

Hi Billylad,

The box measures approx 30cm X 20cm x 9.5cm. I did not formally design the box - it just evolved as I was making it and the size was determined by the timber pieces that I had on hand. I didn't log the time I spent on it but I finished it in four weekends.

Cheers,

Rab.

nice compartment of the jewelry box!

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

After the recent rash of double dovies lately, I'm wondering whether a Gifkins Jig could do similar... waddya reckon, Gumby? :confused:

Or would it be too damned fiddly trying set up? Pity the Gifkins' is dependant on the predetermined "comb type" spacings.

I've spoken to Roger about this a couple of times and his problem is the router bite. He needs to order minimum lots of 100 so it basically becomes economically unviable.

I don't think it is possible to do the job with the current range of templates and bits. I have fiddled with doing a first cut and then moving the timber sideways and doing a second cut. This gives width but not depth. Just not worth the hassle.

Great box Rabster.

I like your use of timbers with muted tones.

Rabster,
Any chance you might show us a photographic step through of the processes in making this excellent box?