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Secret Compartment Jewelry Case

April 24, 2015

 

Materials Used:

  • 1×6″  (x1 @ 6′)
  • 1×3″  (x2 @8′)
  • 1×8″  (x1 @6′)
  • 1×2″  (x1 @ 8′)
  • 1/2″ x  3  1/2 ” Board  ( I found this in the trim section, they were  only 1/2″ thick, or you can use a planer)
  • Paneling 1/4″  (2’x4′ sheet)
  • Cup Hooks  (x 10)
  • Mirror ( 20″ x 15 3/4″)  I found that Lowes will cut  this size mirror for about $12.00
  • Full Extension Ball Bearing drawer Glides 16″
  • (3)  2″ drawer pulls
  • (3)  Coat Hooks
  • Wood Glue

Tools Suggested:

  • Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
  • Table saw
  • Finish Nailer

Making the Frame-

1×3″-
  •  21 ” long point to long point  with 45 degree angles    (x2)
  •  25″ long point to long point with 45 degree  angles     (x2)

  • Using a Kreg Jig , drill pocket holes  in order to create  a 90 angle.
  • Repeat on all four corners, in order to create the rectangle frame.

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 The Back of the Framed Mirror-

1×3″-
  • 19.5″   (x2)
  •  25″     (x1)
 Paneling (1/4″)-
  •     20 1/4″ x  23  1/2″

Using a Kreg Jig  make pocket holes to:

  • Join the 2 joints.
  • Attach the frame to the back.
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Using wood glue,  secure the 20 1/4″  x  23 1/2″ paneling behind the frame opening.

Jewelry Box by Sawdust 2 Stitches 3

Top Piece-

1×6″ Board  ( You will need to rip this down)
  • 22″x 5″

Using wood glue place the board centered on top of the unit.  Then reinforce with 1″ wood screws. I wold suggest using a counter sink drill bit and pre-drill.

Corbel-

Use a 1×2″ board to make  the corbel.  Then attach  at the top corners of the mirror.  smaller corbel

Base-

1×8″ ( You will need to rip this down)
  • 22″  x  7 1/4″  (x2)
  • 5″ x 7 1/4″      (x2)

Drawer-

1×6″ ( You will need to rip this down)
  • 19 1/4  x 4 3×4″ (x2)
1×4″ Board
  • 5 1/2″  ( x2)
Paneling
  • 6x 18 1/2″

In order to create the appearance of 3 individual drawers, I  made cuts in one of the 19 1/4″ boards.  To enhance that card catalog look I used small 2″ label pulls.

sawdust2stitches jewelry case 3When making the drawer using  either a table saw or a router and cut a 1/4″ deep groove, approximately 1/2″ from the bottom edge. (See image below.)

drawer step 1 Using a Kreg  Jig I attached the sides to the front of the drawer. drawer step 3Add  a small bead of glue to the cut out groove of the boards.  Then slide the paneling into the grooves. DSC_0134  Then attach back  with  glue and reinforce with a nailer.

Hook Base-

1×4″ Board-
  • 19 1/2″
  • 5″         (x2)   (These will be made into the corbels,see dimensions below.)

Small Corbel I   attached the  the corbels to the base board using pocket holes, and then fastened  it to the base of the jewelry  case.

( You can fill the holes with Kreg Jig Wood Plugs.)

Drawer Insert-

1×2″ Boards
  • 22 1/2″ (x2)
  • 16″        (x2)
Paneling 1/4″
  • 22′ x 17 1/4″

Construct the fame using the 1 x 2″ boards. (Hold off on attaching the 1×3″ board until after you have installed the drawer glide.

Drawer insert

At this point I would pre-drill the locations for your cup hooks.

DSC_0112 cup hooksNearly  there! One of the last steps is adding the drawer glides.

DSC_0106 glidesOnce you have your  drawer glide  installed, then add the 1×3″ trim board. (Remember this is only 1/2″ as opposed to standard boards that are typically 3/4″ thick. We need that ext 1/4″ allowance so that we can use a magnetic touch latch.  This will allow the opening to stay inconspicuous, while still allowing easy access. push pop

The Finish-

I  used “Weathered Gray”  from Minwax, I then used a small amount of Minwax Jacobean to darken the edges and crevices.  I then white washed the entire unit two times.  Both times wiping away  any excess with a rag.  Once dried completely I  used a finishing wax.

jewelry box drawer sawdust2stitches

 The Hardware –

After the finish has completely  dried,  it’s time to add the last of the hardware and the mirror. To place the mirror, I  smoothed an ample amount of Liquid Nails on  to the panel sitting with in the frame.  Gently set the mirror in place and allow to dry.

I decided to add trim  to the interior rim of  mirror, so it would hide the edges and create a nice finished look. (If you own a router, then you can easily route out the interior lip of the 1×3″ boards to  hide these edges as well.  I was simply  trying to make this tutorial more accessible to more readers. )

 Now, slap on the hooks and pulls!  I always love adding the finishing touches!  Only thing left to consider is how to install  it on a wall. I opted for this:wall mount

 Now,  hang er’ up and enjoy! Jewelry box by sawdust2stitches  Jewelry Box by Sawdust2stitches for Kreg closeup   Jewelry box by Sawdust2stitches for Kreg.com

 Jewelry Case tutorial from SAwdust2stitches.com

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Comments

  1. elaine ely says

    April 24, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    would love to win this my birthday is on mothers’!

    thank you for a chance to win!

  2. Jill @ The Rozy Home says

    April 25, 2015 at 12:15 am

    GENIUS! You are so creative my friend!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2015 at 3:50 am

      Thanks so much, I am such a sucker for secret compartments.

  3. Sara says

    April 25, 2015 at 3:03 am

    SO SO BEAUTIFUL! Love it!!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      April 25, 2015 at 3:50 am

      Thanks Woman, did you enter to win ? That would be so much easier than packaging this beast up!

  4. Phillip Woodard says

    April 25, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I do wish you would have a PDF version of your plans for downloading. You have good ideas but hard to utilize.

  5. Jennifer Miller says

    April 25, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    love this idea and need a better mirror for the bathroom. This is just beautiful.

  6. Elaine says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:27 am

    Thank you for a chance to win!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      May 1, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Thanks for taking the time to enter!

  7. Janie says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:31 am

    Love all creative ideas. This jewelry is the best yet
    Janie Hales

  8. Lisa Hill says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:00 am

    Beautiful piece.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      May 3, 2015 at 12:31 am

      Thanks so much Lisa!

  9. M. Anderso says

    May 1, 2015 at 1:02 am

    I would love to win this.What a treasure! I’ve subscribed to your newslettwr today.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      May 3, 2015 at 12:30 am

      Thank you for subscribing, and sorry you didn’t win. I will try and do more giveaways!

  10. Susan says

    May 1, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Awesome idea, whether it’s used for jewelry or something else, the secret compartment would be a beautiful way to keep something out of sight of “intruders”.. Whether children or spying eyes.

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      May 3, 2015 at 12:30 am

      EXACTLY I am a big fan of hidden compartments!

  11. Lori says

    May 9, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    this is way cute! Great job!

    • coreydecker@gmail.com says

      May 9, 2015 at 10:54 pm

      thanks so much Lori!

  12. April Rutherford says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Hi Corey, just got home from a trip and found this beautiful piece waiting for me. I’m so excited, and once again I am amazed at your craftsmanship. Thank you so much!

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