Woodworking HowTo - Arched-Top Keepsake Box Part 1 (of 2)

Part 1 of 2 -
John W. Nixon from Eagle Lake Woodworking demonstrates how to build an Arched-Top keepsake made from Cocobolo.

This unique arched-top keepsake box is an eye catching item with a unique feature on the inside - a place to frame a picture.

The process for making a dovetailed box is detailed in this video, as well as, the procedure for shaping the arched lid.

This 15 minute video covers:
* Resawing / Bookmatching.
* Making a dovetailed box.
* Shaping the arched top on the router table.
* Installing a lid support hinge.
* Tung oil finish.
* Procedure for gluing cocobolo.

Visit www.eagleLakeWoodworking.com to see the rest of the videos in this series, as well as videos on other woodworking topics.

Eagle Lake Woodworking is the home of the world's first foot-activated motorized router lift that makes router table mortising quick and easy.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• woodworking
• cocobolo
• dovetail
• keepsake
• box
• jewerly
• picture
• frame

[clarionflyer]

Thanks for the great ideas here. I've made 3, so far, for x-mas presents. My only complaint is the routing of the arch. It takes awhile and is really messy. But, I have to say, it works and makes the box unique (I was skeptical).

For those without a dovetail jig, just use box joints.

[clarionflyer]

P.S. For those giving Mr. Eagle such a hard time about his sawing technique, try cooking. It's much safer.

Thanks again, Eagle.

[EagleLakeWoodworking]

@clarionflyer My videos are meant to be a glimpse into how I do things in my shop. Viewers should only do something that I do if they feel comfortable doing it. The safety police on here would probably hurt themselves cooking! They should try chess.

[EagleLakeWoodworking]

@clarionflyer That's great that you made 3 of these! Very nice. The routing operation for the top is kind of a bear. There probably is a better way, but I haven't revisisted this design yet. Thanks for your nice comment here, and I'm glad you were able to reproduce the project successfully.

John

[arthurmee]

Great! Glad to hear it. Hope no novices copy your style and cut flesh instead!

[Bonaireboy85]

I like your dovetail jig. It's very technical.

[wudriddick]

Holy crap I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight after seeing him run that box past the saw with his hand in it .And I just got done watching unthinkable this video is more disturbing.

[falcon1539]

@EagleLakeWoodworking muy bueno este trabajo

[rafaelchavez1]

Perfect job!!!! Good♣Good♦Good♠Good♥

[lenthesniper]

gotta get a dovetail jig, i still do them by hand.