Heart shaped box with lid

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Donald LeBlanc

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Donald LeBlanc

General Information

This is a small box that I made for my wife for Valentine's Day. It is made from 1 3/4" Purple Heart and the lid nests into the base. My next version will have the top hollowed out for more room but I wanted to get this posted in time for Valentine's Day.

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Open in Easel

Open the project in Easel and scale to fit your material. I made mine out of 1 3/4" Purple Heart.

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Cut out shapes

I used an 1/8" upcut spiral bit but the design should accommodate a 1/4" bit with no problems. I have one on order and will test it out when I get it and update this step.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

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Sand

As with all woodworking you will need to sand, sand, sand... I plan on rounding over the top lid to make it look more heart like. I will update this once it is completed. I wanted to get this posted in time for Valentine's Day.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

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Stain/Finish

Apply the stain or finish of your choosing. I used Tung Oil

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Kurt Canez

IfI want the box deeper then do I just cut an additional piece and go all the way through? Then glue together?

Kurt Canez

Donald LeBlanc

Kurt Canez, I would glue 2 pieces of wood together first, and then carve it out as deep as the bit could safely handle.

Donald LeBlanc

Tim Kipp Sr

I found the local DIY store has 1 inch thick pine stair treads. cut to a 9inch length - Worked perfect for the bottom and I was able to go .75 deep with the pocket. Then I used 1/2 thick pine for lid.

Tim Kipp Sr

Robert L Bragg

Unable to copy project, get error

Robert L Bragg

Robert L Bragg

Was able to copy on third try

Robert L Bragg

Jonathan Ruiz

file worked great for me. I simply copy and pasted it into my project. changed depth as necessary and it cut great. my wife loves it. Hickory heart shaped box

Jonathan Ruiz

george longworth

i made one for the wife a while back using a piece of mahogany and some pine

george longworth

Chase Creange

The lid isn't snug. It's got like 1/16 play on all sides. I followed directions exactly. Nice design. Thank you. The lid is my only issue.

Chase Creange

taylor vincent

Hello would you be able to show me how you made the design?

taylor vincent