My first box

[Baldhead]

I asked for suggestions about what I could make the MIL for Christmas (she is more like a mother to me than the dreaded MIL) so I didn't make the 'electric chair' as one member posted, I did however like the idea of a music box, so here are my efforts, as she is 98 on Good Friday SWMBO thought it might be a good idea to give her it for her birthday instead of Christmas.

Baldhead

 

[marcros]

perfect mitres. well done!

What is it lined with? In my opinion, that lets it down a little and a nice piece of something would really set it off much better. I can probably find you an offcut piece of pigskin in my cupboard if you would like it- i cant remember the colours that I have though- i did buy it with jewelry boxes in mind, so it should be "female friendly" colours. If you would like it, let me know the size that you need and i will check that what I have is big enough.

 

[rspsteve]

Nice job, thanks for sharing my only criticism would be the material its made of is a little on the heavy side for my liking..but I bet she will be thrilled to receive such a nice box.

Steve

 

[Baldhead]

That's guys, the lining is gold satin, the wife's choice not mine, I agree the wood is a bit to thick, I have no excuse for that, by the way it's American White Oak (I think) and the tune is, You Are My Sunshine, bought the movement especially for her.

Baldhead

 

[marcros]

In that case it may have a nice sheen that the picture doesn't quite pick up.

 

[richard.heaton]

Looks prety good to me