Tardis Jewellery Box

[paultcook]

Starting with http://tardisbuilders.com/index.php?topic=1988.0 as my basis I drew up 3D AutoCAD plans. I really don't need a full 3D solid model of the thing but I enjoy playing around with it. I have started the build with my table saw (with a crosscut sled) and router table as the main tools. I am using mostly 1/4" dimensioned poplar boards that I picked up from Home Depot. Without a bandsaw, jointer or planer I could not cut my own from rough sawn lumber, so this was what was easily available.

Here is an overview of the project in AutoCAD


I will try to post more AutoCAD pictures and actual build pictures of the build so far over the next few days.

Paul

[paultcook]

Here is a picture with the jewellery box in it's open position.

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Started making pieces of the puzzle


I used the table saw and sled for the dado and rabbet cuts. The miters were done on the router table.

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Other side of the boards with the panelling routed out


Closer view of the router work


Here is the jig I made for routing out the panelling. It worked reasonably well to remove most of the material. I then used a chisel to clean it up. They still need some sanding to smooth out a little more


Close up of my test board

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Dry fit test



Starting to assemble


Starting to look a little Tardisy

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Assembling the rear section


Rear and two front sections together. The corners are simply stock pine moulding. I am going to have to make the corners beads longer, I forgot to consider the roof when I cut them. I also did a test of the blue stain I plan on using and the colour matches just fine between the poplar and the pine.


Jewellery box in it's open position. Each section will get a drawer, with the vertical ones intended for necklaces and such.


View of the rear in opened position.

[paultcook]

That's as far as I have got so far with the build. I pondered for quite a while about how to do the roof. I considered hinging the top so it would not interfere with access to the top drawer, also a removable lid over three extra storage boxes atop each main section. However I decided on splitting it into three sections like the rest of the Tardis. Unfortunately this will mean visible seams, but it should be the easiest to build.

[davidnagel]

I bet this will be a beautiful piece when its done.

[Rassilons Rod]

Wow... I've not yet got beyond the planning stages of my TARDIS (guitar building and kitchen Renovations are getting in the way) however I am familiar with router work (pockets in my guitar for pickups etc)... Man are you crazy routering out those panels? :-D

I have to say though. The results are clearly worth it. She's looking fantastic already. Its a great piece of carpentry :-)

[paddywop]

Really REALLY impressive!

[paultcook]

Finally a chance to get back to work on this project. Cutting lots of pieces for all the drawers. Will post some more pictures soon.

[paultcook]

Drawer pieces all cut and ready to be assembled.


A drawer going together.


A drawer going together.


Drawers all assembled for the rear section.


I made the drawers shorter than the box so I can attach some sort of handle to them without interference when the box is closed.

[galacticprobe]

That's some serious woodworking there! Looking great so far!

Dino.

[paultcook]

Handles going on the drawers.


Base and corner posts.


Starting the staining.


Drawer linings cut. It is a synthetic suede material.


Lining being glued into place.

[paultcook]

All pieces are done. The roof took a lot of work and a custom jig on the table saw. I even kept all of my fingers.


Looks quite Tardisy now. The sign and windows are just printed on regular paper and stuck on and covered with varnish.


Really pleased with how it is looking.


Still needs a light sanding and another coat or two of varnish.