Making a Classic Jewelry Box with a Sunburst Lid

Making a classic mitered box with walnut carcase and a zebrano sunburst lid attached with stop hinges. Inside a maple divider and a detachable tray. Finish with Danish oil and Renaissance Wax.
The box is for sale here www.adrianpreda.com/shop as well as other finished projects.
Made from the book Box Making Basics, by David Freedman - geni.us/epzUhl
■ Some tools used in the video:
Suizan 6” Dozuki Saw www.adrianpreda.com/shop
Suizan 5” Double Side Flush Saw www.adrianpreda.com/shop
Shinwa Chalk Line - amzn.to/47spJXL (Amazon)
Veritas Low Angle Smoothing Plane - bit.ly/2HbDAYC (Dictum)
13 mm blade mini Kanna - bit.ly/3by043V (Dictum)
Shinwa Mini Try Square - amzn.to/47G8GBG (Amazon), bit.ly/39sQFJm (Dictum)
Shinwa Ruler 300mm - amzn.to/48wOLWLl (Amazon), bit.ly/2OLC1ou (Dictum)
■ List of all my tools: www.adrianpreda.com/blog/tools
■ Tools list on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/adrianpreda
■ Plans and Products I make on my store here www.adrianpreda.com/shop
■ Follow my INSTAGRAM for insights and other projects:
/ adrianpwood
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Music KZbin Audio Library
0:00 Intro
0:06 Walnut Preparing
1:05 Lid Preparing
2:48 Carcase
3:55 Assembly
4:20 Miter Keys
5:42 Lid detaching
6:57 Hinges
9:50 Divider and Tray
10:40 Final

[@charleychristenson4432]

I need to stop watching your videos on my mobile in bed. While they're very restful, they're also very inspirational and i have to resist getting up in the middle of the night to try something I saw. Love your work.

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@colinchesbrough5772]

I'm glad I'm not the only one getting up at 2am and jointing rough lumber. Of course this caused my wife to take the kids and leave me, but I still have these videos to keep me company

[@thedarkglovemusic]

​@@colinchesbrough5772 "jointing rough lumber"

[@TheSmallWorkshop]

Just last week I was talking with a friend that you used to make such great videos and such a shame it was that you stopped uploading and today you post a new project! Keep it up mate, you have amazing skills, both as a woodworker and as a video maker.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! No😀 I have no intention to stop, just lack of time and no interesting projects to shoot

[@tooljunkie555]

U can make a box every video and I'd still watch .. love the box vids always give me ideas and it's always awesome to see ur vids.

[@Marq91F]

This is one of the most beautiful builds I've seen in a looooonh time

[@cristinabogdan7799]

Those mini planes looked very important in this process ❤

[@AdrianPreda]

Indeed, critical for the build, thanks ❤️

[@bananaboxcmi]

Man I was just thinking about Adrian's videos the other day and rewatched a couple and then boom here he is. Amazing as always

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!😀

[@masroor]

Thank you for taking the time to show how to install hinges to a newbie woodworker. It is surprisingly hard to get everything aligned in 3d space with small tolerances. Of course, the box itself is amazing as well!

[@morganhurst_redridge]

I've never thought of attaching a panel the way you did for the top, that's such an interesting style and I really like the look of it!

[@danhartman9087]

What a gorgeous piece of work! Excellent!

[@ToolsandTime]

What a fantastic project, and what craftsmanship!

[@JimEichenberg]

Absolutely stunning!

[@Agnus78]

Beautiful and inspiring work! Thank you.

[@thewoodshop69]

Excellent presentation excellent build

[@rollingstone3017]

That sunburst is so cool looking!! And it's not veneered. Beautiful project. I may have to try that lid.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@nikburton9264]

Great looking piece, Adrien. Your shop is looking pretty good, too. Wish you could post more.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! This fall maybe I will do a new shop tour, it s been 3 years since last one

[@muddymaker3721]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@AAArrakis]

Loooove it! ❤❤❤❤❤ technically inspiring and beautiful! Thanks! Please keep posting videos if you can!

[@CalvinJ82]

Flawless design and execution using quality hardware and attention to detail. I'm a fan, well done man!

[@hansjoinery]

Nice hand tools! Beautiful.

[@andrewpinson1268]

There are so very few quality craftsman making youtube video's now days. I shall enjoy watching this in a week or more from now to glean a little more out of it. Thanks indeed.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@davecurda2350]

Gorgeous

[@quakerblacksmith1818]

I've been wanting to comment on your videos for a long time and have not been quite sure what to say. I very much appreciate your craftsmanship, attention to detail, and clear enjoyment of the process. You bring this same level of skill to the video production as well and that allows us to share the journey in a pleasant and relaxing way.

[@johnmarcou7186]

Love the tools that you used!

[@Sebastopolmark]

That's a beautiful piece. The attention to detail really shines! !! !!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@theofarmmanager267]

I’ve been woodworking for over 45 years now and have obviously seen huge changes in woodworking. I started using dogfish skin as sandpaper and no power tools. Now, I’m lucky enough to have a large shop with just about anything and everything I need - in fact, much more than I need as I have several sets of chisels, planes, mallets etc (partly a hangover from when we had several people working in the shop). This is the first video of yours that YT suggested to me and I am very impressed. I do appreciate the precision and (apparent?) calmness with which you work. Getting that mindset is, I think, a key to doing great work. For the last 18 months or so, I’ve been focussed on the 2nd fix woodwork on a large converted barn - we’ve spent way over £20,000 on European oak (solid and veneered) with much of the work (from skirtings to picture rails to door frames to cornice to doors) in the English Arts and Crafts style. There is quite a bit of my furniture in here, made over the years by me in various styles. We like that eclectic look. A couple of comments - comments, not criticisms and not saying this is better I keep my sharpening station ready loaded on a shelf under my workbench. That way, when I get a case of chisels to be used, I pull up the station (in my case I use Waterstones and leather strop) so that, every few minutes, I just turn and hone up the secondary bevel on 8000 grit and then the leather strop. Once in a while, I might need to reset the primary bevel and, for that, I use the Tormek with a diamond wheel to get most of the work and finish off back on the stones. For that primary bevel, I use a Veritas honing jig but I do the secondary bevel freehand. For beginners, I strongly suggest the scary sharp system. It’s low cost (relatively) and you can get great results. On the rare occasion I do work outside of my shop, I take along a piece of plate glass with the films attached to it. Have you tried the box accessories sold by Andrew Crawford (smart hinge, smart lock etc.) I went on a course with Andrew many years ago when he was just starting on the smart hinge. Personally, I like the unobtrusive nature of his hinge and that you can fit on boxes that have walls of 14 mm or thicker - very hard to do that with standard hinges. Just finally, I see that you use Danish oil and a final cox of microcrystalline wax. I have to say that I haven’t used Danish oil for years now - not that there is anything wrong with it but I find the varnish element can be not to my taste. I do finish in several ways from just shellac or shellac and then wax. If it want something more hard wearing, I have used hard wax oil for a long time now. I particularly like the 2 pack items as they cure so quickly - that means I can move them out dope the way without risk and also less chance of airborne dust contaminating the piece. For the barn conversion, we spent a fortune on Rubio. It’s good stuff but very expensive (per square metre, let alone per litre). Anyway, I came across a YT piece from the Wood Whisperer who reviewed various HWO. His overall recommendation was Natura Onecoat. It’s not yet commercially available in the UK but soon will be.

[@mlr9592]

Yup, same amazing Adrian! The only KZbinr that I click the Like button before I even start the video. Thank you for your inspiring work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you 😊

[@MASI_forging]

Absolutely beautiful design. 👍👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@castlecodersltd]

Lovely. Great skills, thanks for sharing ☺

[@time4clocks]

Watching you work is pure joy! Thank You!! 😸👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you too!

[@johngalvin1653]

Thank you, Adrian. Love your work, love your videos.

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you like them! Thanks!

[@makermark67]

Absolutely beautful work. Thanks for sharing this one.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning work, Adrian! Crazy looking box!!! 😃 I was missing your videos! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks, same as well!

[@CrustyRestorations]

Simply stunning 👍

[@martineiselt2118]

It is always a pleasure to watch you at work

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@mgpalma]

So many good processes here, what a joy to watch!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@DanielH]

Nice work. Glad you're back

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@johnford7847]

A beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you too!

[@remyvallieres6428]

Ohhh nice! After watching all of your videos more than once, so happy to watch new stuff!! Amazing as always!! Thanx a lot for sharing your work with us!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you so much!

[@Reza1984_]

This was very satisfying to watch

[@frankcornfield5915]

Simply perfection. Thanks

[@AdrianPreda]

Many thanks!

[@paranormal18]

Wow this was awesome. Great work, great video. I love this box.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks so much!

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Beautiful work.

[@richardcary978]

Beautiful design and execution. Well done!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@dusty7264]

Great job 👍 I also glue the whole box together as one piece and then cut the top off it, it’s the best way to do it.

[@basilguts1786]

Excellent work 👍

[@tomterrif8503]

Beautiful work, and no talking!

[@manukunama6928]

Great to enjoy one more of your videos again! Nice!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@dianneroberto5464]

Impressive. Well done.

[@victoriamathews812]

Beautiful!

[@g.fortin3228]

Wow. Really beautiful work ! I totally get this ( the why's) and love how it was filmed. Inspired to make on now ! Thank you.

[@Settez123]

Beautiful! ❤

[@Wolfe_Metals_Stacking]

That is an amazing looking box. Good work, my friend!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@fernandoneves2792]

Bravo Adrian.

[@richardsipos6521]

Very nice job!

[@TheStabbedGaiusJuliusCaesar]

I've been longing for another video. Fantastic to see you're still producing content! ❤

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@scottmedori1437]

Really liked how you did the hinges- I have struggled installing them. Gorgeous box

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! It was my first time using Brusso hinges and contemplated a lot on how to approach them, don t know if is the best way with the super glue but it worked

[@berniesr]

Very nice box love the sunburst top.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@TheFlightstick]

❤️ I love it! ❤

[@the_attic_woodworker]

Everything is so elegant

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@GlennBartley]

Great work Adrian!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@kreech68]

Wow... Just, Wow... I could watch this over and over. Beautiful workmanship, without question. And a fantastic video also. My sincere compliments.

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@user-ce7on9ts9t]

splendid !!!

[@TheAshleykiller]

Amazing 👏👏

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely beautiful amazing work

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@nenadsavic4785]

Excellent work 😮

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@nickyork8901]

Lovely work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Many thanks!

[@distortedodin]

Somehow your videos have started to show up on KZbin suggestions for me. I'm so happy! Your videos are well done and your boxes are wonderful. I'm going to subscribe so I won't miss any.

[@genebruce6321]

Very nice work.

[@leighredfern9783]

Beautiful

[@simplyphil.photography164]

really nice box.

[@VORONM]

Perfect!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@randyrice7214]

I love these videos. I made one box with Danish oil and found that months later, it still has a weird smell to it

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Depends on the brand and how ventilated you keep it after oiling. For ex Rustins danish oil has a rubbery smell, this Bormawachs I use is more petroleum smell

[@sisaktamas]

E-le-gan-ță! Foarte frumos.

[@antonbusse2302]

Sooo beautiful. It was so nice to watch the video. Respect👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@TheTranq]

Very nice little piece.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@michaeleasler5249]

Very beautiful craftsmanship! There is much to be learned here, for those of us with lesser woodworking skills! Of special interest to me was the way that you cut the lid and applied the hinges; it's often a bugaboo for me. Very, very nice project and results.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks for watching and glad you found it useful!

[@honoriosergio5454]

Amazing

[@lourencosantiago9779]

Amazing! Beautiful box! Congratulations! Im from Brazil.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! 😊

[@josephmasso]

Always amazing your vids. Even the sound of the planes is HQ music. Congrats for your great works.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@dokazatochka]

Отличная работа!!!

[@Error-hc7mp]

Beautifull! Great work Adrian! Good to see a new video from you :)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sutthis9386]

Finally, new video

[@patw999]

Very fine, indeed. Beautiful

[@AdrianPreda]

Many thanks!

[@viorsa8200]

Espectacular trabajo maestro, no hay más palabras, 👍🤓😜

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@RestauraresiReparatii]

arata excelent 😮

[@jonnybooks9337]

stunning...that's it...just stunning

[@AdrianPreda]

Many thanks!

[@user-yh6wo8os3r]

Залипательное видео. Браво!

[@jenhartart2]

Exquisite!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@JessicaAVoigt]

Great work with the box, the lid is so beautiful!!! I'm new to this woodworking world but I've never seen this zebra-ish type of wood before but it's mesmerizing, and the sunburst effect is just amazing! Love this, it's a great project

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@BMWRRS-ey1ec]

super schöne Arbeit...👍

[@user-of4xl1ue5i]

Thanks for the video 🙂

[@LutfiO]

oh a new video! nice work. I enjoy your videos

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@user-xt6yu5jq4q]

Интересное решение, необычно, спасибо 😊

[@guybartlett9587]

Wow!

[@iancrossley6637]

Exquisite

[@just-dl]

Beautiful! One design suggestion…instead cutting off the semi circular portion of the lid sunburst blank, keep a bit of the curve (“sun”) for the lid. A bright red or yellow wood (or epoxy pour) would add a nice touch. Btw, the raised lid design is 59 shades of awesome. That and the three layer spline sandwich are my favorite bits on this one! 🤗

[@diezelyok]

Welcome baaack

[@caleschoolcraft4437]

I can’t say enough good about this. You manage to be meticulously detailed and yet make it look so simple and easy (it’s not). Plus you show exactly how to do (almost) every step without saying a word. Beautiful design, satisfying execution. Please keep making videos, it’s such a treat.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@uqzdsq07]

Uma obra prima, parabéns!

[@AdrianPreda]

Obrigado!

[@Zie_carpentry]

Real project

[@Rajibahmed]

Long time no see. Finally you are back. I started wood working because of you :) at 2018

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Happy to hear that!