Jewelry Box

Store your jewelry and valuables in this handsome jewelry box. This box features South American Mahogany, an exotic wood finish and a felt-lined interior.

Materials List

Step 1

Cut all parts to size.

Step 2

Rabbet the inside corners of the long box sides (parts C) in order to recieve parts A and B.

• 3/8" wide and 3/16" deep.
• Use a table saw and a dado blade or router table and cross-cut jig.

Step 3

3) Dado the inside of all four sides (A, B and C) to receive part D (box bottom).

• 1/4" wide (or slightly less to fit the bottom part), 1/16" from the bottom edge.

Step 4

Dado the inside of the long and short box ends (B and C ONLY) to receive the box top.

Step 5

Assemble the bottom portion of the box.

Step 6

Cut a dado in the side and back edges of part E.

• 5/32", 7/16"

Step 7

Cut a rabbet in the bottom edge (sides and back). 1/4” wide, removing all material up to the center groove. The lid should now be able to slide into place.

Step 8

Plug the ends of the grooves on the top with a square dowel (roughly 5/32” by 3/16”) to hide the holes in the front of the box.

• Cut the dowels longer than necessary.
• Glue 1/4" of the dowel into the groove.
• Trim the excess with a flush cut saw.

Step 9

Route the top profile however you like and finish the wood with Ipe Oil. Line the inside with wool felt.

The final product. Click the arrows for a 360° view.

Conclusion

You can personalize the box however you like. Add whatever engravings, embellishments, or anything else your imagination can come up with.