Have always made the girls a box at Christmas, never the guys, so this year a box for the Son, Grandson, Grandson-in-law. Extra one for me. Basic design came from Fine Woodworking Issue. 2 of the boxes are of Butternut with Walnut trays and lid lift. 2 are Cherry with Mahogany inserts in top and bottom, walnut trays and lid lifts. Brusso hinges, and self made jute handles.. Handles are wedged in 3/8" diameter holes in the sides of the boxes with a touch of titebond II.
Boxes are 12" x 8" x 4.75" Wall thickness is .75". Box joints on the corners cut on the router table.
Trays are .25" thick walnut, with cork bottoms and center handles wrapped with Jute. Mitered corners with splines. Splines cut on table saw with shop made jig.
Finish is Osmo Wood Wax finish, clear thin. Darkens the wood some particularly the walnut. 2 coats of this oil based finish.
While the girls boxes are kind of a "tradition" these are not and intend to be a one time thing.
Questions welcome.