| From
a sound base of four dovetailed sides there are numerous
design possibilities. The box can have straight lines
or a curved top or sides. It can have drawers or pull-out
trays, or a combination of both. It can also have marquetry
or carved detail.
For
the tops I often use burr veneers or solid wood if I
have a piece with interesting grain. I also decorate
the underside of the lid sometimes.
I
usually construct the trays with rebates to sit inside
each other. A gap is left between tray and box side
so that you don't have to push against escaping air
when you replace the trays.
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Carving on underside of lid, burr walnut veneer leaf. |
Turned handle for a maple jewellery box. |
A
box is generally a small object and every detail is
important, none more so than the means for lifting up
a lid, or pulling out a drawer. Sometimes a slight indent
in an appropriate place for a finger purchase is all
that is required. I also carve some handles or turn
them on the lathe, or leave the box without handles.
For
a more indepth look at how one design of box is made
see "to make a box!" |
