Thread: Nesting Boxes

I made these for my cousins three girls. Idea behind them is that just as each box takes care of the smaller ones, so should the girls. I was pleasantly surprised how nice they came out with one exception. I used a standard hinge instead of the nicer ones that price out at $25 a pair. Even though I installed the hinges and made sure all was flush before finishing, when I did the final install, the lids didn't fit like they should of. Lesson learned there. I sure wish there was a middle of the road hinge out there. One other thing about these boxes; I will always carry a remembrance of them. First table saw kickback left a three inch scar on my belly that looks surprisingly like the end of a box jointed board. Description:These nesting boxes are made from Cherry with Sweet Red Gum top panels.. The dimensions are approx. 6"x3"x1 3/4", 7"x4"x2 3/4", and 8"x5"x3 3/4" tall. They are finished with a coat of drying oil, top coated with four coats of wipe on poly and buffed with a coat of Canuba wax. Hinges are a standard type attached to the back and the box opens to 180*. The liner is a synthetic suede and will not tarnish silver.