OT wood jewelry box

mross · Apr 20, 2005

Any of you wood chucks know of a good source for a wood jewelry box? I have done google searches and found many. I was looking to check out custom stuff
from craftsman who may not have a high google presence. Any ideas? Thanks.

BruiseLeee · Apr 20, 2005

How fancy a box are you looking for?

I think leevalleytools.com had a couple unfinished ones as project kits awhile back.

Or I could slap together a few 2x4s if you want a custom made one. Real cheap too.

tsf · Apr 20, 2005

Send me the jewelry and I'l come up with somethig, sometime, whenever.

Bamboo · Apr 20, 2005

Mross,

You might try finding a custom woodworker in your area and asking them. A lot of times they are one person shows, and tablesaws take up their time instead of computers, so they don't have a website.

Just a thought.

~ b

Tohatchi NM · Apr 20, 2005

Or check woodworking mags, the local woodworking supply, or internet forums. If you're near a city, many art galleries carry craft items, including boxes. You have to find the right sort of gallery, though. If you find a craft-type place, and they don't have anything you're interested in, it would be worth talking to the owner - (s)he might have contact with some good woodworkers.

ibear · Apr 21, 2005

Bamboo said:
Mross,

You might try finding a custom woodworker in your area and asking them. A lot of times they are one person shows, and tablesaws take up their time instead of computers, so they don't have a website.

Just a thought.

~ b

Mross,

You might try finding a custom woodworker in your area and asking them. A lot of times they are one person shows, and tablesaws take up their time instead of computers, so they don't have a website.

Just a thought.
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And a good thought too. I'll take the 2X4's first and last!
Thanks,

iBear

brantoken · Apr 21, 2005

did a lot of searching, the big name is Barton & Reed, they make silverware
cases as well. There are lots of custom guys out there but to be honest they are way expensive and some look like home hobby projects. I ended up buying her a burl inlayed barton reed and she loves it......

mross · Apr 21, 2005

brantoken said:
did a lot of searching, the big name is Barton & Reed, they make silverware
cases as well. There are lots of custom guys out there but to be honest they are way expensive and some look like home hobby projects. I ended up buying her a burl inlayed barton reed and she loves it......

I am in the process of doing the searching. I have seen the Barton & Reed and liked them. I was hoping to expand my search and maybe go custom, but like you said they are pricey. I am looking at the B&R Athena, which one did you get? Any chance of some pics?

mamav · Apr 21, 2005

I have an Italian music box jewelry box that is absolutely stunning. I love the inlaid work of the Italians. It is made by Reuge. They even have swords and knives

but the box is very well made and very beautiful.

ibear · Apr 22, 2005

mamav said:
I have an Italian music box jewelry box that is absolutely stunning. I love the inlaid work of the Italians. It is made by Reuge. They even have swords and knives but the box is very well made and very beautiful.

Mesa Arizona. My ol' stompin grounds! Heat got me down and I moved to the country of Kalifornia... good ol' USA!

Italian work is beautiful! You got that right! I have considered that for my wife, also.
Thanks,

iBear