Georgia's Jewelry Box

Attach the front and back to the sides, keeping the top, bottom, and outside edges flush. Use glue and 1-1/4" finish nails.

Attach the bottom to the box, keeping the back edges flush and leaving an even overhang on the sides (about 1/2"). The front will also have a 1/2" overhang. Use glue and 1-1/4" finish nails. The top is cut to the same size as the bottom and gets the same overhang.

Finish the box and top before attaching the hinges. Fill the nail holes with matching or stainable wood filler. Once the filler dries, sand until smooth, remove all sanding dust, and apply your chosen finish.

Attach the flat hinges to the back of the box and the lid, as shown in your reference. Mark where the holes should go and pre-drill starter holes to make driving the screws easier. Attach the top screws first, then align the hinge on the box and attach the bottom screws.