A few of the steps involved in handcrafting one of our jewelry boxes.....
 

Each drawer, tray and compartment divider is individually fitted to accommodate the overall jewelry box dimensions.
The bottom drawer glides along rails on either side of the drawer opening, the drawer has corresponding grooves.
Each compartment divider can be removed to allow for a larger compartment and to accommodate larger pieces
of jewelry. The sliding trays allow you to view the contents of the compartments below ...

Above, a overhead view of fitting process, individual pieces are hand planed to tolerance.
 

Above, the ends of the individual dividers are squared to perfect perpendicular orientation to the length
using a shooting board and shop built wooden hand plane.
 

Above, the process of smoothing or dimensioning a compartment divider to exact dimensions using
specialized hand planes.
 

Above, the interior of a typical jewelry box with the trays fitted and dividers installed. Here, the lid
is bare and will be built up in the next stages. After the final finishing process, the jewelry box begins
to attain its final color and patina through exposure to light and aging.
 

Above, the exterior of a black cherry jewelry box with bird's eye top panel. There are a few more steps
to complete prior to application of the finish and final rubbing out. Note the hand carved handles.
 

Above, another view of the black cherry and bird's eye top jewelry box at 75% completion. The interior of top lid
needs to be handcrafted and fitted next. All compartment dividers have now been fitted and installed.
Optional brass lock can also be fitted at this stage.
 

Above, a series of jewelry boxes in various stages of completion. Our jewelry boxes can be ordered with different
choices of woods and tops. Here, the jewelry boxes are of black cherry with contrasting bird's eye maple tops
in different shades and figure.

Above, shooting the miters for the inside panel frame components. This is performed after the components are
sized to the inside lid. Shooting guarantees a perfect 45 degree corner.
 

Above, the inside of a lid with frame components and inside panel installed. There are a few more steps to follow
before application of  brass plates. A carved wood mount to which the brass plate is affixed is handcrafted next.


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