Jewelry Box Plan

By Built by Bec Designs
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Build this easy jewelry box for a gift or for yourself!

Difficulty easy

Tools

Kreg Tools

Other Tools

  • Router
    Router
  • Miter saw
    Miter saw
  • Sander
    Sander
  • Drill
    Drill
  • Clamps
    Clamps
  • Rabbeting bit
    Rabbeting bit
  • Jigsaw
    Jigsaw

Materials

Wood Products

  • 1 Sheet of plywood , 2x4’x ¾”
  • 1 Wood , 2 b ft x¾”

Hardware & Supplies

  • 1 Box of 1 ¼ Kreg pocket hole screws (see tools list)
  • 1 Variation of 80, 120 and 220 grit sandpaper
  • 1 Wood glue
  • 1 Stain of choice
  • 2 Small hinges
  • 1 Sheet glass or acrylic
  • 1 Paint of choice
  • 2 Knobs
  • 2 Hooks
See All Tools & Materials

Cut List & Parts

  • 2 Top and bottom , 8”x6”x3/4”
  • 2 Sides , 10”x6”x3/4”
  • 4 Doors , 10”x1”x3/4”
  • 4 Doors , 1.75”x1”x3/4”
  • 4 Legs , 2”x3/4”
  • 2 Legs , 4.5”x3/4”
  • 1 Back , 8 3/4”x7 1/2” x 3/4”
  • 2 Drawer- Sides , 4” x 1 3/4” x 3/4”
  • 1 Drawer- Back , 5 1/2”x 1 3/4 x 3/4”
  • 1 Drawer- Bottom , 5 1/2” x 4” x 1/4”
  • 1 Drawer- front , 6 1/2” x 2” x 3/4”
  • 1 Divider , 6 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 3/4”
  • 1 Jewelry hook , 6 1/2” x 3/4” x 3/4”
See Full Cut List & Parts

Directions

  • Step one

    Cut the plywood to size. Set your pocket hole jig and stop collar to 3/4”. Pocket hole the top and bottom of the jewelry box. Attach to the sides with 1 1/4” pocket hole screws and wood glue.

    Step 1

  • Step two

    Pocket hole and glue the doors together.

    Step 2

  • Step three

    Spackle the pocket holes and plywood edges. Optional: edge banding the plywood edges.

    Step 3

  • Step four

    Rabbet the back side of the box and attach back with nails.

    Step 4

  • Step five

    Glue and nail the drawer box together.

    Step 5

  • Step six

    Attach drawer slides to jewelry box.

    Step 6

  • Step seven

    Cut drawer front and attach with brad nails.

    Step 7

  • Step eight

    Pocket hole the divider and attach just above the drawers with screws and glue.

    Step 8

  • Step nine

    Find the center of the drawer and cut the handle to the shape and size you want.

  • Step ten

    Pocket hole the legs and glue to the underside of the main box. Make sure the pocket holes face down so they aren’t visible.

    Step 10

  • Step eleven

    Paint the main box, insides, legs and door with the color of your choice.

    Step 11

  • Step twelve

    Attach the doors using the small hinges.

    Step 12

  • Step thirteen

    Attach the knobs by finding the center of your door, drill and screw in.

    Step 13

  • Step fourteen

    Predrill for the hooks in the necklace holder and screw them in. Attach to the inside top of the jewelry box with pocket holes and glue.

    Step 14

  • Step fifteen

    Using your router and a rabbeting bit, rabbet the inside back of the doors.

  • Step sixteen

    Cut the acrylic or glass to size and fit into the rabbet of the doors. Use glazing points to keep them in place.

    Step 16

  • Step seventeen

    Enjoy your new jewelry box!