How to start a Jewelry box

[VB...]

How do I create something like this?

Wooden ladies work box scroll saw fretwork pattern

I'm not even sure where I should start.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.


VB...

[Arcy]

The basic concept is to cut the fretwork sides and top in several separate pieces of flat wood, and then assemble those separate pieces into a box with your favorite box assembly system (for example, mitre the edges and glue them together).

From the description in the pattern you linked, I suspect it's intended that the top includes the top inch or side of the sides, so the assembled box could be cut there on a bandsaw and hinges attached at the back.

Does that help?

--Rob

[VB...]

Originally Posted by Arcy

The basic concept is to cut the fretwork sides and top in several separate pieces of flat wood, and then assemble those separate pieces into a box with your favorite box assembly system (for example, mitre the edges and glue them together).

From the description in the pattern you linked, I suspect it's intended that the top includes the top inch or side of the sides, so the assembled box could be cut there on a bandsaw and hinges attached at the back.

Does that help?

--Rob

Thank you Rob.
But I miter after I scroll the patterns?
VB...

[lucky788scroller]

Thats a really nice project, take your time and it should be a beaut! and score you many points with 'the lady' ! without seeing the actual pattern, its hard to say exactly where to start. If its like I am suspecting, Start by getting all your wood to the uniform thickness needed, then cut them to size on the tablesaw, mitersaw, or combination of the two.If the pattern requires mitered corners to assemble it, do this at the same time.On pieces that match, like the end panels, front and back panels, ect, stack cutting them is a good choice, so I would attach the pattern to one of them, then tape the pieces together, drill a few holes, and start cutting. Do all the frets on that stack, then go to the next, repeat the process until all the parts are cut out. After patterns are removed, and a little fine sanding, dry fit the pieces together to get a feel on what you need to do and have handy once glue is added, and check that everything fits together as expected. Then, go ahead and start assembling the parts!

[KtownScroller]

Looks like a worthwhile project. Good luck with it.

[Rolf]

Dale is absolutly right.
I would cut all the pieces and assemble using your joint of choice, before doing all the fretwork. I would not want to invest all of that time and then screw it up in final assembly.

[VB...]

Originally Posted by lucky788scroller

Thats a really nice project, take your time and it should be a beaut! and score you many points with 'the lady' ! without seeing the actual pattern, its hard to say exactly where to start. If its like I am suspecting, Start by getting all your wood to the uniform thickness needed, then cut them to size on the tablesaw, mitersaw, or combination of the two.If the pattern requires mitered corners to assemble it, do this at the same time.On pieces that match, like the end panels, front and back panels, ect, stack cutting them is a good choice, so I would attach the pattern to one of them, then tape the pieces together, drill a few holes, and start cutting. Do all the frets on that stack, then go to the next, repeat the process until all the parts are cut out. After patterns are removed, and a little fine sanding, dry fit the pieces together to get a feel on what you need to do and have handy once glue is added, and check that everything fits together as expected. Then, go ahead and start assembling the parts!

I have read several threads here and I keep hearing a reference to "handy once glue " Is this some kind of temporary 3M like glue? I'm sorry I have never used "handy once glue". I googgled it and still could not find any info on it.

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[Arcy]

Sorry if I was confusing. I'm with Dale and Rolf: prepare and dry assemble the box fully before cutting the fretwork, then disassemble and cut the fretwork before gluing the box up.

I don't think "handy once glue" is a product. I'm pretty sure Dale means "have handy once glue is added" to be: have everything you need at hand and ready, so that once you're gluing you don't need to run around looking for stuff.

In cooking, that would be "mise en place"

--Rob

[VB...]

Thank you Rob,
Obviously I'm still learning the proper terminology.

[JohnB]

VB, I'd go along with Dale and Rolf, and cut and dry assemble prior to scrolling.
It's a real bugger to put a heap of work into scrolling a beautiful piece then stuffing up a simple measurement or having something brake while cutting to size. DAMHIKT