How do I make a wooden jewelry or shoe box?

I was wondering how I can make a wooden jewelry box. I wont have access to any machines or anything like that, Im plannin on getting the materials just at my local home depot. A list of materials would also come in handy, if anyone can add suggestions. I want the box to be about the size of a regular shoe box, and nothing fancy, just a box with a lid that opens up, used for storage of keepsakes that include photos, letters, etc. I also plan on engraving something in the front, maybe with a knife, any suggestions to this would also be appreciated.

How do I make a wooden jewelry or shoe box?
ok this is what you need to do:





1. decide what kind of wood do you want to use.


pine would be the cheepest way to go, oak would cost a little more but the finnished product will look ALOT better.





in ether case you will need a Few Basic tools :





1. a miter box (the cheep hand type will do)





2. a hammer





3. some finnish nails





4. wood glue (i like that gorilla glue) any type is fine





5. 2 or 3 small brass hinges





6. 1x8x8 pine or oak board





to build a 12x8x8 box you will need to:





1. cut 4 peces of the borad at 12"





2. cut 2 peces at 8"





3. glue and nail 2 of the 12" peces and the 2 8" peces together to form a rectangle





4. glue and nail 1 of the 12" boards to the back side of the box





5. now nail the hinges on the front side so they open out and nail the other side of the hinges to the other 12" board Thus making a door.





you can paint it or stain it and put a lock on it!





now i Know this is not prefict but using basic tools it will do the job.





if you want you could miter all the corners at 45o but this wont be easy with a havd saw.





hope this helps!
Reply:try a hobby shop, they have plain boxes that you can paint or decorate or actually maybe just glue a veneer on to.





About $5



CAT