Woodworking Jewelry Box
Music Box Plans & Poker Box Plans
Woodworking a jewelry box may seem intimidating, but these woodworking plans are simple and detailed enough for even a novice woodworker to get good-looking results.
In addition to the jewelry box, I include elegant music box plans and poker box plans as free additions so you can really get your money's worth for years to come.
What Makes an Outstanding Jewelry Box?
There is a lot of hype and not much definition in today's marketplace about quality. Quality itself has become a hollow word, slapped on everything in order to sell. Quality in woodworking comes from the care and attention paid to joinery techniques and to the overall efficient use of space and materials.
The woodworking jewelry box, music box, and poker box plans are so simple, any woodworker at any level of skill and experience can build it in just a couple of weekends. The outside of the jewelry box is 10 1/2" long x 7 1/2" wide x 3" tall. Woodworking plans for jewelry boxes will work with any good quality hardwood. Because I had it in my shop, I used Walnut for the jewelry box shown here, but feel free to substitute your favorite hardwood.
The Design
Woodworking plans for jewelry boxes should offer both natural beauty and efficient use. These two qualities are like wings of a bird, if one is "broken", the piece will not "fly".
The inlay cavity for necklaces saves space. The velvet-covered dense foam provides excellent storage for rings and earrings while supporting the music movement cover. The thinner velvet-covered dense foam allows for pierced earrings, bracelets, or other items while offering additional interior support.
You could use partitions to divide the jewelry compartment if you want to get a little fancier. You should be aware that does require more work for a woodworking jewelry box.
The optional music box plans add a nice "note" either for your own enjoyment or as a gift. Should you choose this option, the wind-up key is on the underside of the box. Two screws hold the music movement tight to the bottom, which cuts down on vibration and helps with both sound quality and clarity.
The music box plans include a glass cover that fits in a groove near the top of the pieces. This keeps out dust and allows a visual of the movement in operation.
These music box plans use the world famous Reuge 30-note Swiss music movements. They usually retail for around $425. However, I have an Economy Special.
This includes the Wire Stopper and wind-up key. "Happy Birthday" is the more popular music movements. See below for more details.
The brass stopper rod is a 5/32" brass rod cut to size. You'll need to drill a hole to attach the wire stopper.
It is best to use a tablesaw for the miter joints and a slot cutter on a router table to make the groove for the bottom.
The hardest part of creating this jewelry or poker box is gluing the miter joints. I discovered a good solution for that - an innovative "web" clamping system included with the plans.
The Poker Box Plans use different dimensions and inserts than the jewelry box. However, the construction is so similar I decided to include these plans as a bonus.
The Woodworking Jewelry Box and Poker Box Plans Include
a 34-minute How-To DVD of Each Step
Bill of Materials for Both the Jewelry Box and Poker Box
Outside dimension 10½"Long x 7½" wide x 3" tall.
Hardware List
Cutting Commentary for Both Boxes
six (6) each of the Innovative "Web" Clamps for Miter Corners
a Slab of Dense Foam to Make the Interior Compartments for the Jewelry Box.
Special Discount Pricing for Two Versions
I want you to enjoy the benefits of this Outstanding Jewelry Box!
The normal price for the entire package is $39 without a music movement. The world famous Reuge 30-note (Swiss Made) music movement can cost upwards of $250 or more.
The Special Economic Condition's price with an big discount is only $19.95 - a 49% discount - without the music movement
and only $54.95 with a high-quality music movement - a Whopping 60½% Discount, plus Priority shipping within mainland USA.
Additional S&H applies outside of mainland USA. Please contact me for your country's cost.
Jewelry Box without Music Movement
First Class Mail Shipping
Jewelry Box With Music Movement
Priority Mail Shipping
This package includes all of the above Plus
Reuge World Famous 30-note Music Movement titled "Happy Birthday"
The musical component to this jewelry box adds such an emotional touch. I love opening the lid to hear the clear mesmerizing sound. It is a must for favorite necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. My jewelry box is intricately designed inside and out. Beautifully created! Katie R.
This Jewelry Box has a wonderful music movement and the operation is flawless! It is absolutely beautiful!!!!! Jennifer M.
Package arrived today in good condition. Instructions are as promised.
Thank you for your prompt service. Cal C.
