A few of the steps involved in handcrafting a jewelry box
 

                       Each drawer, tray and compartment divider is individually fitted to accommodate the 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 in conjunction with a 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, air and with 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 the 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.
                       An optional brass lock can also be fitted at this stage.
 

                       Above, a series of jewelry boxes in various stages of completion. Jewelry boxes can be outfitted with different
                       choices of woods and tops. Here, the jewelry boxes are primarily 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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