Amazing Veneer on a Ebony Wooden Hinge Jewelry Box | Woodworking
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- In this box making video, watch as I take you through the woodworking process of creating an amazing handmade ebony jewellery / jewelry box from start to finish. I’ll show you the craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into each piece, how to make a wooden hinge as well as how to create a veneered top from stunning walnut veneer. Whether you're a woodworker, a DIY enthusiast, or simply appreciate fine woodworking, this build is sure to inspire and impress. Join me on this creative journey and learn how to elevate your creations with a one-of-a-kind piece that will be the envy of all your friends.
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Incredible talent! I love the bluesy music. I’m just fine without spoken narration.😊
Thank you so much 😀
Nice one! Extra points for hand tools!
Thanks! 👍
Beautiful..... What are your plans for the inside?
thanks, glad you liked it 😀 this one will stay like it is as that’s what was requested but I happily put in trays/inserts/dividers etc if needed as shown in previous videos 👍
I've been building boxes for about 15 years, so I've seen a few, and yours are really top notch! Consider a card scraper for finishing down the inlay on the top. I've gouged the veneer with a hand plane by accident and it's a real buzz kill on the project! You won't do that with a card scraper.
thanks & that’s great advice, I’ll have to try it with the scraper 👍
Lovely clear video.Good to see a project thats demanding but not too complicated- and the wooden hinge comes out a treat.Well done!
Thank you very much!
Cripes that hinge idea is clever... And such beautiful hand tools also... quite a nervewracking moment with the planing of the top and bottom surfaces of the close on the box... Just beautiful! Thanks. Tom (from France).
thanks Tom, I’m pleased you enjoyed 😀
Great vid. Excellent box. If thats your first time veneering, you nailed it, especially when finished by the inlay.
Thanks, so pleased you enjoyed it 👍
I was hoping for another flurry of music commentary 😂 That burl veneer is breathtaking, and the inlay frame genius. What a gorgeous little box!
Thanks Glad you enjoyed it! 😀
That is one sexy box. Great job as always and the inlay around the veneer just makes it pop. Looking forward to the next video.
thanks 😀
Amazing work mate!
Thanks a lot! 😀
Beautiful job as always. 👍👍
Thanks 😀
Beautiful workmanship. There’s nothing like the beauty of natural wood. Hundreds of varieties.
Thank you very much! I couldn’t agree more 👍
Your idea to add the inlay was great. It really framed that burl and make it look sensational. What is the recipe for your 'lemon curd' you use?
thanks glad you liked it 👍
Its a beeswax, turpentine & a finish oil mix (I used Liberon’s beeswax & Finish oil) The mix isn’t quite straight forward as depends on the beeswax, the one I used from Liberon had turpentine in it as well so I needed more than if it was just plain beeswax. But I started with equal parts then added more beeswax till I got the consistency I wanted.
Hope that helps 😀
That is a thing of beauty, and I am in awe of your skills. I made my first scrap-wood pine box today, it's not too bad. This inspires me to keep improving. Thanks.
That is awesome, thanks. 👍
My only suggestion would be to tape a part of the bottom edge of your block plane to protect the veneer when trimming the blond inlay on the top. Beautiful work!!
thanks, great tip and I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
Lovely to watch, fantastic result. And as for that magnificent glueing of the handle - breathtaking!! Thank you for another great video.
Thanks, you are so welcome 😀
Cunning plan. Definitely thinking outside the box.
thanks 😀
That veneer inlay between the burl top and the ebony sides came out great. I was a bit nervous when you brought out the saw. But it worked perfectly from what I can see. Very nice.
Thanks 👍
Looks like Coromandel to me, you made a really nice box!
thanks 😀
Well, you made veneering look easy. I’m very glad that vacuum system worked as it just shows you don’t need expensive equipment. I had not seen that veneer saw/inlay trick before but it adds significantly to the aesthetic.
I think everyone should know that you are “self-taught” YT may be a good teacher but you have to bring natural attributes of patience and precision to make it all work.
Very watchable video with an excellent result.
thanks for the kind words 😀 I was pleasantly surprised how well the veneering turned out, I’ll definitely be using that method again 👍
@@GM_Design I’m sure you will get heavily figured burl veneers which will require “flattening” before adhesive. I’m sure there are many ways to do this but my old way is to use a glycerin/water mixture all over the veneer and then vacuum press/clamp between 2 flat boards until dry. Then carry on as normal. I also use the Titebond cold press veneer adhesive - I have no idea what additions make it great for that - but for complex glue ups including shapes onto a form, I tend to use Cascamite as it has such a long open time. As ever, you find a way that suits your own way of working.
thanks for the tips 👍
Ebony, tough on tools. Great video.
thanks 😀
Beautiful! I’m such a sucker for burls!
thanks 😀 me too 👍
Absolutely stunning amazing work.
Thank you so much 😀
This is a joy to watch, Thanks! I also really like your mitre shooting board for use with the shooting plane, I presume you made that yourself.
thanks I’m pleased you enjoyed it. Yes the mitred shooting board is something I made myself 👍
Wow look at that second from last picture 😮 all them faces in that grain! Brilliant
thanks so much 😀
Lovely. Very nice hand work.
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful work and techniques, very therapeutic ✨️
Thank you so much!
magnificent, thank you so much.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 👍
I made a video on how I make that hinge. Almost all the boxes I sell though my website and Etsy store have that hinge...I even invented a wooden latch for the front to match it. I do things a little different based on my own tools and experiences but, largely the same...even the same quick-clamps...lol. Great video.
thanks really pleased you enjoyed it 😀 I’ll have to check out your work 👍
great video- just the right amt. of background music-
Thanks 👍
Absolutely incredible! What a joy to watch!
Thank you very much! 😀
Love it . And the cunning trick 👍
thanks, glad you liked it 😀
You sir take master craftsman to another level thank you 😅🎉
Thanks, you are very welcome 😀
Excelente, excelente mesmo, parabéns 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
obrigado 😀
Incridable
Thanks!
that’s amazing, thank you 😀
Gorgeous jewelry box. Thanks for posting the video. Great job!
thank you so much 😀
Another great video! So glad I found your channel.
thanks, so pleased you enjoyed it 😀
nice work
Thanks 👍
What vacuum bag are you using? It looks like the inexpensive kind people use for clothing storage (Like the old infomercials)
that’s exactly what they are, I got mine from Amazon 👍
Perfect job, thank you so much for great video
Thanks, Glad you liked it! 😀
Very nice work, learning a lot from your videos 👍🏻
Awesome, thank you! 😀
Wher do you get your medallions for your logo.
I got mine from -
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/vonHanke
I’ve seen other sellers on Etsy with similar products as well 👍
Incroyable et sublime travail 👌👍
thanks 👍
Beautiful box! Who makes the dowel cutting jig that you used? I’m gathering parts & tools to make boxes for B-day presents this year. Thx.
excellent
Thanks!
I'm in love! So beautiful.
Where can I buy that drill tool to drill centered holes in wooden dowels?
thanks, so pleased you liked it 😀
They’re by Rob Cosman, in the UK you can get them here -
www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
& in the US -
robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial 👍
@@GM_Design Thank you so much! 😃
Your wood working is Magnificent.
I have to try this wood hinge now.
my pleasure 😀
Wow!!!!
Question. Is the dowel for the hinge the same thickness of the sides of the box. Wanting to try the hidden hinge..
No, the dowel doesn’t need to be the same thickness as the sides
@@GM_Design perfect. thank you! Where did you get the tool you make your dowel with?
that is a Rob Cosman tool -
UK - www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
US - robcosman.com/collections/woodhinge/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial 👍
beautiful box and I love watching you work, very inspirational. Pleas can the music its gets annoying after a couple minutes it made want to stop the vid but I had to see the finish. thank you.
ok, thanks for the feedback 👍 I’m pleased you liked the box 😀
Honest question here, the box was amazing, but what made you choose MDF over plywood core or a cheap hardwood/softwood core?
thanks, I’m glad you liked it 😀
I’d happily use MDF or Plywood, it just so happens I had some MDF already and the price of Plywood at the mo is ridiculous anyway! I prefer them as there is no wood movement etc so they make a better substrate, in my opinion 👍
is that veneer you use for the light colored wood inlay?
yes that was some veneer 👍
What are you using to drill the holes in the center of the dowels?
THATS THE ROB COSMAN HINGE DRILL KIT -
UK - www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
US - robcosman.com/collections/woodhinge/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial 👍
Awesome,as usual. I wish you would mention the source of your tools and supplies. Thanks 😊
thanks, glad you liked it 😀 I’ll endeavour to put a list of my tools together for future videos 👍
Like the vacuum bags. Can you share where you got them?
Probably Amazon, they’re not expensive, I nicked one from home where we use them to vacuum pack clothes & bedding! Just search vacuum bags or vacuum storage bags and you’ll find them 👍
Beautiful outcome. OMG I'm in love with that box..
How much? I'll pay shipping...❤😮
thanks, really pleased you like it 😀 Unfortunately this already has a new home sorry.
@@GM_Design ❤️
I have had trouble with bleed through using yellow glue on Burls.Contact cement has worked best.
thanks for the tip, I’ll have to try that if I have that issue on my veneering journey 👍
Your videos ar very good but I think a little narration or discussion would be good. Not being critical, just a thought. Either way way your work is really nice.
thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Maybe I’ll try narrating in the future 👍
I thought it was fine. But, I am a woodworker and understood every step Gary took. Maybe a mention here or there on sanding with the green pad or knocking down the sheen with paper might have helped, but it was pretty self explanatory, I felt.
Identifying a personality connects us to videos. Just saying hello and showing face helps lock in our memory more than shots without a face. Very common for me to recall the who before the channel name.
Everyone is different but I’m ok with no narration. This is the kind of vid I like to watch whilst having something different piped into my ears.
I personnally prefer silent video to the over narrated videos
What is the name of this drill with which you can drill holes in the middle?
Very nice Work !
thanks, really pleased you enjoyed it 😀
They’re by Rob Cosman, in the UK you can get them here -
www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
& in the US -
robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial 👍
was the last finish coat bees wax or something ?
yes that was a beeswax & finish oil mix 👍
Awesome 👍 Where did you get that dowel maker?
thanks 😀 The dowel cutter is by Veritas, I got mine from - www.classichandtools.com/veritas-dowel-tenon-cutters/p1296 👍
Where can I find that oversized pencil sharpener?
here are a couple of links, hope that helps 👍
www.classichandtools.com/veritas-dowel-tenon-cutters/p1296
www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/dowel-and-tenon-cutters/52401-veritas-dowel-and-tenon-cutters
What is the name.lf that planer jig table you used to trim the veneer to the hardwood block? 3:30mins in
that’s the VERITAS SHOOTING PLANE
UK - www.classichandtools.com/veritas-shooting-plane-pm-v11-blade/p1456
US - www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/70926-veritas-right-hand-shooting-plane
& VERITAS SHOOTING BOARD
UK - www.classichandtools.com/veritas-shooting-board/p1457
US - www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/110737-veritas-shooting-board
That is the VERITAS SHOOTING PLANE
UK - www.classichandtools.com/veritas-shooting-plane-pm-v11-blade/p1456
US - www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/planes/70926-veritas-right-hand-shooting-plane
& VERITAS SHOOTING BOARD
UK - www.classichandtools.com/veritas-shooting-board/p1457
US - www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/jigs-guides-and-fixtures/110737-veritas-shooting-board
where can i find a plainer setup like that?
Do you mean the shooting board & plane? If so they are both by Veritas -
www.classichandtools.com/shop-by-brand/veritas/veritas-planes/veritas-shooting-board-plane/c890
If not let me know a time stamp and I’ll confirm 👍
@@GM_Design thank you
What is the recipe for the finish that you used?
that is 1/3 each of finish oil, polyurethane & turpentine
here is a link to Eric Curtis video about it ua-cam.com/video/rwXp1ckA0xg/v-deo.html 👍
Where to buy the "large pencil sharpener" and hole centering drill for the dowels?
The dowel cutter is from Veritas and the hinge drill attachment is by Rob Cosman, here are some links to where I bought them from here in the UK and sites in the US -
www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
www.classichandtools.com/veritas-dowel-tenon-cutters/p1296
robcosman.com/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial
www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/dowel-and-tenon-cutters/52401-veritas-dowel-and-tenon-cutters
hope that helps 👍
do you have a link to the "oversized pencil sharpener"?
yep of course, here in the UK it’s -
www.classichandtools.com/veritas-dowel-tenon-cutters/p1296
And the US -
www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/dowel-and-tenon-cutters/52401-veritas-dowel-and-tenon-cutters 👍
what is this vacuum bag you used?
i purchased them from Amazon, search for vacuum storage bags, they’re not expensive & are designed for clothes, duvets etc 👍
@ cool! what is that blue rope looking thing in the bag under the valve when you start vacuuming it?
that’s just some garden netting I found, it raises the valve off the workpiece to allow all the air to escape 👍
@ oh cool thanks
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Excuse me.. Can you help me get music for carpentry work
I use Epidemic Sound, check out their website 👍
How do you size the trench for the hinge? Really need one of these lol
I use the same diameter round nose router bit to match the diameter of the dowel hinge 👍
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Ebony? Don’t want much of that stuff on the shop floor!
yes, it wasn’t cheap! 😂
Sorry, every detail is beautiful but the lid handle!😢
glad you like the box 😀 if not the handle! What would you have preferred?
@@GM_Design just put a mark to where it can be opened or cut off the protruding wood.
Very nice box! Lovin’ the tunes too.
I made myself a magnetic plane fence to use with my #4 5 & 6 planes, very helpful.
Where did to acquire that piece of ebony? Thanks
Thanks, really pleased you liked the box (and the tunes!) 😀
The ebony was from Surrey Timbers 👍
Thank you sir
Beautiful box! Who makes the dowel cutting jig that you used? I’m gathering parts & tools to make boxes for B-day presents this year. Thx.
thanks so pleased you liked it 😀
the dowel cutter is by Veritas -
www.leevalley.com/en-gb/shop/tools/hand-tools/dowel-and-tenon-cutters/52401-veritas-dowel-and-tenon-cutters
www.classichandtools.com/veritas-dowel-tenon-cutters/p1296
And the dowel drill kit is by ROB COSMAN in case you meant that -
UK - www.classichandtools.com/rob-cosman-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial/p1155
US - robcosman.com/collections/woodhinge/products/rob-cosmans-wood-hinge-drill-kit-imperial
hope that helps 👍