Rosewood Keepsake Box

[Ruddy]

This box is made from Rosewood and has an elm burr veneer as the lid insert. The hinges, handle and mitre keys are all Rock Maple.
The inner tray has a pencil case and as this box is a present for my eldest grandaughter, her initials were inlaid in the lid.JBFront.JPGJBHinges.jpgJBLid.JPGJBOpen2.jpgJBTray.JPG

[A Duke]

I like it, very nice.
Regards

[wheelinround]

This forum has some master box makers and i consider you one of them Ruddy.

Great work yet again.

[AlexS]

Lovely one, Ruddy. I like those hinges, they look so neat & crisp. Also the inlaid initials are nice & tidy. Love it.

[Billylad]

you are setting the standards very high for us to keep up with you ruddy fantastic box again.

[LGS]

Just a joy to look at. Beautiful craftsmanship.

Stunning!

Regards,

Rob

[elderly]

Thats a very nice looking box. Great craftsmanship.
Cheers Elderly.

[Greg Ward]

That rosewood colour ............ beautiful stuff, an artisan's work
All the best for Christmas.

Greg

[artme]

In a word - GORGEOUS.

[TTIT]

Some nice figure in that Rosewood - beautifully crafted box Are there any WIP's on the forum of how you do the inlay???

[Wongo]

This is a beautiful box.

[Ruddy]

Thanks for the comments.
Vern, there have been a couple of posts on here about inlay.
Have a look at this one from Wongo where he made a beautiful box with inlaid leaves.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f87/ma...76/index4.html
Also, AlexS had a post here on some inlay work he did on some doors. Just superb work to be admired.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f40/tv...rs-wip-155430/

Here they describe how you cut two pieces of the same thickness together on a scroll saw with the blade set at say 4 or 5 degrees.
Hope this helps.

[Mulgabill]

Very nice indeed Ruddy!