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How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box
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How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box
Box Top & Bottom
Cut a piece of 3/4-inch hardwood to 6-in. x 20-in.Get more news about Handmade Wooden Jewelry Box,you can vist our website!
Make a groove cut on the two long sides of the board 1/4-in. deep x 1/2-in. wide using a table saw.
Next, cut the board into two nine-inch pieces for the front and back using a miter saw.
Make two more groove cuts on the end of each board, 1/4-in. deep x 1/2-in. wide with a table saw. (See photo.)
Cut one board at six inches with 45-degree angles on each end using a miter saw or table saw. (See photo.)
Use the piece that you cut as a template to mark your board for your next cut.
Cut one more six-inch side identical to the one you just cut.
Cut two boards at nine inches with 45-degree angles on each end for the front and back boards using a miter saw or table saw. Use the front piece as a template to mark your back board.
Dry-fit the Box Together
Lay the front board flat with the 45-degree angles facing down. Place the left side board end to end with the front board. Next, place the back board end to end with the side board.
Tape all three boards together with two pieces of clear packing tape. (See photo.)
With the bottom board’s groove side facing up, fit the box assembly in the groove of the bottom. (See photo.)
Now dry-fit the right side to the front, back and bottom.
Glue the Box Together
Lift the box assembly off the bottom and remove the tape and right side, keeping the front, back and left side taped together.
Apply wood glue to each of the 45-degree angles and in the groove on the bottom board.
Place the box assembly back into the groove on the bottom board. Secure it with a clamp.
Apply wood glue to the angled ends of the right side board and fit it into the box assembly. Secure it with clear tape and clamps. (See photos.)
Wipe away any excess glue on the inside and outside of the box with a damp cloth.
Cut Wood for the Tray
Rip two 2-in. x 16-in. pieces of 1/4-in. hardwood or plywood.
Make a groove cut on one long side of each board 1/8-in. deep x 1/4-in. wide using a table saw.
Cut two pieces at 7-3/4-in. for the front and back of the tray box.
Cut two sides at 4-5/8-in. and one partition at 1-3/4-in. x 4-5/8-in.
Cut one bottom at 4-5/8-in. x 7-5/8-in. from 1/4-in. plywood.