Keepsake boxes

[bob vaughan]

I recently did some keepsake boxes and thought I'd share the process I used for everyone's entertainment.

 

[bob vaughan]

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[ssmith]

A lot of intricate work and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing your methods.

I'm curious - what species of wood (mahogany?), and how did you cut the inside arc on the drawer fronts?

 

[Mark Johnson]

thanks for sharing the construction details. They look great.

 

[Kelly]

Very, very cool !

 

[Charlie]

Very nice!

 

[bob vaughan]

A lot of intricate work and they turned out great! Thanks for sharing your methods.

I'm curious - what species of wood (mahogany?), and how did you cut the inside arc on the drawer fronts?

The wood is walnut. Truth is, I'd much preferred to use mahogany since it is a wee bit softer and generally more stable. The hinged tops were made from some thin, highly figured walnut I've had since 1976.
Nothing exciting about the inside curves. Marked the arc, cut with a band saw, and cleaned up with a 3" drum on my oscillating spindle sander.

 

[ssmith]

Nothing exciting about the inside curves. Marked the arc, cut with a band saw, and cleaned up with a 3" drum on my oscillating spindle sander.

Thanks - that makes perfect sense. I don't have a bandsaw, so I was wondering if you used some other method to make those cuts that I could use too. Maybe I should just put one on my Christmas wish list.

 

[Mike Davis]

Nice boxes and great write up, just like being there.

 

[Tim Sherwood]

Beautiful project Bob. Thank you for your detailed tutorial.

 

[bob vaughan]

Nice boxes and great write up, just like being there.

Thanks. I was following your lead on the great writeup you took the time doing for us on those book stands.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful work, Bob. Thank you for taking the time to share the process and your setups with us.

Just out of curiosity, was this a design you developed, or did you use an existing plan? I know you said you built the first one in 1991.

 

[bob vaughan]

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Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful work, Bob. Thank you for taking the time to share the process and your setups with us.

Just out of curiosity, was this a design you developed, or did you use an existing plan? I know you said you built the first one in 1991.

I developed it. I like that term, developed, because that is exactly the case. The first batch were called 'shaving stands'. My Dad had a shaving stand on his dresser that held all sorts of stuff. It had a mirror on it. I didn't want to do that so I came up with this variation. The previous year I'd made jewelry boxes for the nieces and a sister so this batch went to my sons, a nephew, and brother in law - the guys. Since I've seen the use of these boxes over the last 30 years, I have to call them "keepsake" boxes because he contents have little or nothing to do with shaving. I also have a granddaughter that will get the double decker one. Truthfully, I think that one looks a little awkward but it is what it is.

 

[HITCH-]

Nice work!

 

[JNCarr]

Both the design and execution are stellar. The outward flair on the front feet is unique and VERY eye catching.
Thanks for the write-up - very helpful for those of us who dont do many small "boxes".

 

[Wilsoncb]

Beautiful work and thanks for showing the details. I have much more appreciation for the end result when all the details are realized.

 

[Craptastic]

Very nice work.

I'm sure the giftees will all enjoy them and treasure them.

 

[drw]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I also appreciate the write and associated pictures.

 

[Berta]

Those are beautiful!

 

[Hmerkle]

I think they ALL look nice - beautiful work and thank you for the write-up - I certainly appreciate it.