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A small hinged jewelry box built from scrap-friendly 1x4 and 1x6 offcuts, with an even overhanging lid.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front and back | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 7 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 3 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top and bottom | 2 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 8 1/4" | 1x6 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4 board, 2 ft (scrap works fine) (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x6 board, 2 ft (scrap works fine) (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Flat hinges, pair H-style flat hinges shown; any flat hinge no wider than 1-1/2" and no longer than 3-1/2" works. | 1 pair | ☐ |
| Wood filler Matching or stainable filler, to suit your finish. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Finish of choice | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x4 board, 2 ft (scrap works fine), Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the front and back to the sides, keeping the top, bottom, and outside edges flush. Use glue and 1-1/4" finish nails.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x6 board, 2 ft (scrap works fine), Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
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.
Materials: Wood filler, Finish of choice
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.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Flat hinges, pair
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.