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Jewelry Box Plans
A wooden jewelry box: four walls on a thin bottom, a lid on two small hinges, and a tray that sits on two ledges at the top, with three compartments for rings and earrings above a deep space for necklaces and watches. It is an easy, small first project; build it from 10–12 mm (3/8–1/2 in) hardwood or Baltic birch plywood. Enter the outside size and the tray and every wall follow. It makes a good gift in walnut, cherry or cedar.
- Default size
- 300 × 120 × 200 mm
- Parts
- 15 pieces · 9 sizes
- Sheets (2440 × 1220 mm (4 × 8 ft))
- 1 carcass + 1 door + 1 back
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Build time
- About 4 hours
- Edge band
- 1 m
Cut list (default size)
| Part | Qty | Length | Width | Thick. | Board | Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front and back · grain | 2 | 300 | 120 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm | |
| End · grain | 2 | 164 | 120 | 18 | Carcass board 18 mm | |
| Bottom | 1 | 264 | 164 | 6 | Back panel 6 mm |
Sizes in millimetres; length runs along the grain. Edges: bold lines are banded.
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How it is built
- Glue the four walls round the bottom on a flat surface and check the diagonals before the glue sets.
- Fit the lid with two small butt hinges or a piano hinge, and add a lid stay or a short chain so it does not fall back.
- Line the tray and the lower space with felt or velvet over thin card.
Common mistakes
- Using 18 mm (3/4 in) boards: the box gets heavy and the tray tiny. 10–12 mm is right.
- Fitting the tray tight: wood moves. Leave 1 mm all round so it lifts out freely.
Tools you need
- Table saw or fine handsaw
- Miter box or miter saw
- Clamps
- Small drill
Frequently asked questions
What wood is best for a jewelry box?
Thin hardwood such as walnut, cherry or maple, or 1/2 in (12 mm) Baltic birch plywood, which stays flat. Thin boards keep the box light and leave more room inside.
What size is a jewelry box?
Most are 10–14 in (250–350 mm) wide, 6–8 in (150–200 mm) deep and 4–6 in (100–150 mm) tall. The default is 300 × 200 × 120 mm (12 × 8 × 4 3/4 in).
How do I line a jewelry box?
Wrap felt or velvet round pieces of thin card cut 1 mm smaller than each compartment and press them in. Rolled strips of foam covered in fabric hold rings.
Is this a good beginner box?
Yes: it is a small wood box with square cuts. Glue the walls with simple butt or rabbet joints first; try miters once the box goes together square.
