My niece came to visit, and I thought it’d be fun to do a woodworking project together. I underestimated how complicated a makeup box would be, so I ended up having to finish the project after she’d already gone home. Some day I might learn to estimate how long something will take.
In any case, I’m happy with how it turned out and look forward to giving it to her this weekend.
Bubinga box with cherry accents. The hinge isn’t completely square to the box so the lid is just offset in front. I’m curious how other people ensure that the hinges go in completely square:
Open the box. A mirror on the lid inside is a common feature of makeup boxes. The tray on the left side lifts out:
Detail of the lid. First time using a gouge to make the little handle.
There are 2 more compartments underneath the tray: