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Old 01-04-2010, 07:46 PM
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Hello fellow carvers i hope you can help me im trying to come up with a jewelry type box to build for some keep sakes of my grandfather who has passed away awhile back . any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks your fellow carver walt.
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:04 PM
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Do you want a square design or a free form design?

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Old 01-04-2010, 10:42 PM
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rectangle design approx 3'' h x 10''L x 7''W
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How about a box with a chip carved design on the top? This one is from Wayne Barton's book on chip carving:

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How about carving something to show what his favorite pastime was, or possibly him enjoying his hobby.
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Old 01-05-2010, 09:29 AM
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Look for band saw boxes.

Like these.

Band Saw Boxes



American Woodworker - Google Books



Band Sawed Boxes

etc... from 'band saw box patterns' woodworking search results at WoodworkersWorkshop.com

That's how I like to make a box. Use basswood or butternut and carve what you want on the box.

Added: I forgot this simple design that I like for fast boxes.

Boxes With Pin Hinges

and check wooden book covers for ideas

Barbara Yates' Book Blog

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