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Small walnut box, through-dovetails cut by hand. Cheap in materials, expensive in skill.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides (long) | 2 | 1/2" × 4" × 10" | Black Walnut | ☐ |
| Box sides (short) | 2 | 1/2" × 4" × 6" | Black Walnut | ☐ |
| Bottom panel Floats in a groove. Do not glue it — even a small panel moves. | 1 | 1/4" × 5 1/4" × 9 1/4" | Aromatic Cedar | ☐ |
| Lid Use your best-figured piece here. It's the face of the box. | 1 | 1/2" × 6" × 10" | Black Walnut | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut, 4/4, resawn to 1/2" (Black Walnut) One nice board. Box sides want quiet, straight grain — save the wild figure for the lid. | 2 board feet | ☐ |
| Cedar or maple, 1/4", for the bottom (Aromatic Cedar) Aromatic cedar is the traditional choice — it smells wonderful every time the box is opened. | 0.5 board feet | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Small brass hinges Buy decent ones. Cheap hinges on a hand-cut box is a sad combination. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Clear interior finish (hardwax oil or wipe-on poly) | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Sandpaper, assorted grits | 4 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.