Boxes

[blueonblack]

I made some treasure boxes for my girls this last Christmas. I love working with walnut, and it looks so great with the right inlay. My kids were both thrilled with them and have them stuffed with treasures already.

I hope that someday they can hand them down to their kids.

[Drum Thumper]

Wow. Well done! What would one of those run?

[altec]

you thought about building on a bigger scale? Like large trunks.

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[msmrx57]

Very nice indeed!

[blueonblack]

Thanks guys.

Wow. Well done! What would one of those run?

I'll tell you, given the time and material (mainly the time) I wouldn't make another one for less than $200. Of course, every time you make something again it gets easier. Maybe that's why I so rarely make the same thing twice.

you thought about building on a bigger scale? Like large trunks.

I've thought about it, but the construction methods I used on these wouldn't work on that scale. Not to say I wouldn't enjoy doing it. In fact, I would enjoy the challenge, but it would take a lot of hours to get it right. I may do it in the future, bigger boxes for bigger kids. (Or maybe for their kids.)

[x88x]

Nice work. Do you have any shots of the interiors?

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And what size are they? There's nothing in the pictures for me to get a scale of reference on.

[blueonblack]

Nice work. Do you have any shots of the interiors?

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And what size are they? There's nothing in the pictures for me to get a scale of reference on.

I'll get some interior shots up in a few days. My wife took off on vacation with the kids and the camera.

As for size, they're about a foot long. Believe it or not, I didn't measure the sides when I built them. I took a slab of walnut, looked at it and said "Yeah. *This* big." and started cutting.

I thought a long time about the latch. You've got a treasure box, you want to be able to lock it. After many many methods came to mind, I just decided to make it with no metal showing anywhere. The lids pop off, they're not hinged. The twelve 2-inch brass screws that hold it together and give it strength are hidden under the inlay.

[BS Mods]

Those are real nice.

I love working with wood. It just gives you a huge sense of accomplishment when you build something cool looking. I've done a little bit of dog furniture (don't laugh) and some hope chests. Oh and a cradle for a friend. Oh ya and 3 houses. lol

Those will be cherished by the girls I'm sure. They love stuff like that. Great job.

[Liquid_Scope_99]

Very very nice man . good work

[blueonblack]

Interior shots and size comparison. Yes, the sides are ridiculously thick for the purpose, but they are built to last.

The lids fit with a raised area on the underside, cut to fit exactly within the interior dimensions of the box. The one with the purpleheart inlay is actually a little too snug, it actually snaps into place. I need to set up my router table and shave .001 off two sides and it will be perfect. The one with the mahogany-and-holly inlay I got right the first time.