Jewelry Box with Half Blind Dovetails // How To - Woodworking

Welcome to another WoodShaped Video! Watch me build this box from figured butternut and walnut!!
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Jewelry Box features box joints, stopped dados, half blind dovetails, with walnut drawers and drawer runners
Just so you are clear, my goal with this project was to stretch myself, get out of my comfort zone and do precision, fine woodworking. Did I make mistakes, absolutely I did so as beautiful as the piece looks in the end, don’t be fooled, you can make it if you set your mind to it. That being said if the wood looks familiar, it is, this is left over offcuts from the Coffee table. Beautiful figured butternut, a huge statement for a jewelry box build.
I decided to do box joints for the corners, my first time trying these and it was definitely trial and error but I created a cross cut sled specifically for this purpose, that and making dovetails.
After cutting the box joints not the table saw, I scored the edges with a marking gauge. You will definitely want to do this on any type of joinery where you need to chisel out on a distinct line, it keeps the wood from tearing out beyond the chisel line. I picked this up from the wood whisper jewelry box guild project, so many valuable tips in Marc’s projects. A wealth of knowledge. You’ll see me do this as well on the dovetails later on.
For the box panel joinery I went with a simple rabbet for all panels. Here I’m debating on how to get the rabbet into the side box panel and I almost attempted to do it with the wood flat on the workbench but I knew this wouldn’t end well. I tried routing the piece directly on the router base using the edge guide but it was really too small to be accurate and I had a little tear out but not enough to ruin the piece. I really needed a router table of sorts but I’ve yet to build my router table. I was already planning to build the Samurai Carpenter router base jig and I had already purchased my plexiglass and now was as good a time as any to build the jig. I just clamped my square to the base and it worked perfectly for routing my rabbet channels.
I really like how the back box panel turned out with the book matched design. You’ll see how stunning this in the end.
Another tip from Marc’s project was the detail that goes to creating the gaps in drawers using shims. I learned so much during this process and I am honestly excited to do more drawers after the successes in this project.
After making my lines on the pieces for dovetails I put my table saw blade at the 12.5 degrees and cut the dovetails. This process made them very very clean as well as made for a superb fit.
For the drawer slides I cut a dado slot and placed a walnut slide on the sides after measuring for exactness and drawer front gap symmetry. I finagled the slides to come up with the perfect fit for the drawers, not too loose but loose enough to prevent any catching when closing them.
The drawer sides received a dado to fit the drawer slides.
Once I had all the pieces ready, next came glue up and final adjustments to fit.
Believe it or not, I almost did not go with this curved leg design for this box but after seeing that first leg on there I was blown away, it changed the game for the aesthetics and took this box to the next level.
After trimming the legs slightly i twas time for finish. I chose what I’ve been choosing for a lot of project lately. Real Milk Paint Pure Tung oil. I just really like applying this stuff, while it does take some time for it to cure I love the results and it has a nice nutty smell to it.
For the final touch I applied a small amount of wax onto the draw dados and drawer slides.
The box was finally done!
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[@cds957]

Nice work, great music also.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Box turned out better than I ever expected. 18 minutes of pure entertainment. You can't skimp on some projects you have to give it the screen time it deserves! Can be used for jewelry or essential oils or anything else that will fit :-)

[@dolliemainor1156]

So beautiful

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you so much

[@billguernsey6419]

Good job, now throw that table saw blade in the trash, or save it for ripping. Get an 80 toothed with some flat teeth. Your format and music are excellent.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you so much and totally agree! Wrong blade for the job!😁 thanks for watching!

[@genezechin9809]

Loved the background music. It matched the care in construction.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you! 🙏

[@lancemckinney3474]

Great job sir.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you Lance!

[@jimrosson6702]

Very beautiful

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you!

[@MadebyBrent]

Love this video! The box turned out amazing!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Made by Brent 🙏 Thanks Brent!

[@OaMaaM1775]

Good work, Thank you for sharing this short journey.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@r.mercado9737]

WOW! I like this quite much!! Semper Fi

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

This video alone has earned a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing this design, it is sincerely inspirational.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Brent, thank you for the kind words and watching the video!

[@richs5422]

Interesting balance between everything that's going on with the wood vs the joinery and design. Cool!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Really appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@pat0467]

Absolutely beautiful work! Glad I found your channel

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thanks for the kinds words! Thanks for watching!

[@derekdodson5623]

Very cool design on the legs. That butternut is beautiful. Well done. Thanks

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thanks!🙏

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Exquisite, No reason at all why I should nt be able to make this for my Grand Daughter, thank you.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@MoscaWoodworking]

super cool design man. I love it

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Mosca Woodworking Thank you 🙏 And thanks for watching!

[@MadeirandoporAlvaroMelo]

Very nice job. Congratulations

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Madeirando 🙏 Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@petelodge8197]

I’ve been watching so many jewelry box videos and this one is by far the best. I love this design! And your craftsmanship is amazing!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate the kind words! I have a long way to go but I DID enjoy this jewelry box. One of my favorite creations! Thanks for watching!

[@davidmaltby2065]

Beautiful piece

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you 🙏

[@allenhuckabee3764]

Very nice!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you!

[@dominocweber9763]

Wow that is awesome man! It turned out amazing

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thanks so much!

[@blacknight1003]

Very enjoyable build, Ive subscribed on the strength of this video. Can’t wait to binge-watch the rest. Thanx for sharing.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Just now saw this comment that I hadn’t replied to. Thanks for watching. I’m trying to come up with more exciting projects for the channel!

[@blacknight1003]

@@WorkingTimbersCo thanks for the reply. I’d forgotten the video, so watched it again. Brilliant box.

[@mikethewoodworker6194]

Nice work

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thanks man!

[@seanbrotherton542]

Just watched your French cleat video and saw this project. That's some outstanding work! Hope my skills eventually get that good. I subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Really appreciate the kind words Sean! That was one of my first fine woodworking projects. Learned a lot! Just keep practicing, you’ll get to where you want to be in no time! Thanks for the sub!

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

That is a work of art Very nice build. And yes Marc has a great many fine tutorials for woodworking.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate the kind words William! Thanks for watching!

[@tatecalvin7155]

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* , is a very comprehensive woodworking book! It breaks every little thing down, utilizing words, drawings, real pictures, and different diagrams. It`s unbelievably informative and helps me feel like I could help my sibling while we make our furniture together.?

[@rjjone2]

Your videos make me green with jealous rage over your excellent tools and your skills. I’d like to see a video detailing how you record your stuff and then edit it for time and content.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Best comment ever Bobby! That's actually a great idea. I'll definitely plan on it at some point in the future! Thanks for watching man!

[@jonhallthatsall]

This really is an excellent video, nice work. I love the way your box turned out. I also like how you used the router to cut the bulk of waste from the half blind dovetails. Looking forward to the next one!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Really appreciate it. My first attempt at half blind. The bit wasn’t the exact angle but good enough. Just chiseled our the rest! Thanks for watching!!

[@jonhallthatsall]

I also really like the exposed walnut drawer slides that you can see from the front. I’ve never seen this done, it’s usually hidden. I like how you took something that is usually hidden and turned it into a design element. Again, great work!!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thank you! I almost decided against it but I’m glad I went with these showing in the front, love the look of it.

[@jasonbrinkmeyer5400]

I knew I seen this on KZbin! I was trying to figure out where I had seen you before at the maker meetup. Looks great!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

😃 Nice! Thank you 🙏 Small 🌎 - Was great meeting you. Talented folks around the area.

[@JWBrewer73]

You can’t begin to imagine how close you came to a box I’ve had in my head for some time now. It’s for my oldest daughter. But being disabled on a fixed income, I’ve not been able to make it. Was just diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer, so everything else is now taking a backseat to getting the box done.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Wow! That’s neat our designs are so close. I was inspired by Corey Morgan for the legs shape. Probably my favorite project so far. So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I do hope you get to make the box for her. What is one thing that I can do to help you out, just name it! What do you need right now?

[@RadeksWorkshop]

This is pretty small bureau ;-) I need to switch to small projects. My house is full of full size furniture already. I admire your craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Yep! Appreciate the kindness! I’m about ready to do a sliding door soon so going from small to large soon 😄

[@elisabetesantos6733]

Trabalho lindo.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Thanks!

[@drewx10]

Excellent look to the finished piece. Appreciate you sharing your experiences on this, good and bad. Now that its been a couple years, did you have any movement issues on the back panel?

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate it. No movement on the back panel but the drawer fronts are what got me. I had to plane down the edge of the drawer fronts as they wouldn’t open! I think I should have made a larger gap. All is well now though.

[@elnrik8655]

Very nice. I can't help but think it would look better with mitered corners instead of box joints. Still, very nice.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Appreciate it Brent. I actually like that idea, the mitered corners, especially with the angled legs. I might have to try another one and do that. Great suggestion!

[@tatecalvin7155]

*TopFineWoodworking. Com* is an amazing book about woodworking. I`m a graduate of a one-year carpentry course from a local tech college. Of all books I`ve read during my study about carpentry, I think this is the finest book I`ve read so far. It explains everything regarding woodworking as well as complements it with helpful photos.?

[@Warehousesafes]

So I own a safe store just curious on your thoughts id like to make drawers for custom safes ideally id pre buy the wood to depth and thickness and go with a-lot of jigs to mass produce. All drawers the same height and most the same width but sometimes wider just curious on what you’d use.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Yeah create jigs to make the process fast. You are on the right track.

[@aussie5468]

That butternut is a beautiful wood, we don't get that here in Australia.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Yes, it’s amazing! I need to find more! Thanks for watching!

[@aussie5468]

@@WorkingTimbersCo question for you, not a criticism....... is there a reason why the dadoes for your drawer side rails are visible from the front?

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

That was a mistake but I left it in because I liked the look. Sometimes the piece wants something different than we do 👍

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

I’ve received otter comments about how folks like it 😁

[@aussie5468]

@@WorkingTimbersCo don't get me wrong mate it was in no way a criticism, I love your work. Just asking why its like that, that's all

[@RadeksWorkshop]

Oh and if you wanna build a router table, I recommend my design :-)

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Yes! I planned to get WoodPeckers hardware! On the list! Ha ha

[@michaelwright6304]

Hi, do you have the plans for this please?

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

I don’t currently have plans but if there is enough interest I would consider it.

[@asmith8898]

That intro was super creepy.

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

Ok. I was talking. Which part?

[@Marqhouse2]

Really liked the build and the video but the scene where your cleaning the rabbet with a chisel toward the meat of your hand made grit my teeth. Please don't do that!

[@WorkingTimbersCo]

I’ve had similar comments and I agree! Thank you!