Hollywood Chisel Box?

A very well-known Hollywood celebrity was about to receive a set of woodworking chisels (made by Blue Spruce Toolworks) for his birthday. The giver decided he needed a nice box to go along with the chisels. I happily agreed to build it. This is the result.















The sides are western walnut and the sliding top is birds-eye maple. The joinery is keyed miters. The contrasting keys are also maple.















The lid is mitered so that it is hidden when the lid is closed. I wish I had taken the time for better photos to show off this feature.















With the lid removed you can see the maple tray. Just in case the new owner wants to store something other that chisels, I made the tray removable.

The finish is hand-rubbed tung oil and wax. It turned out very smooth to the touch and the figure in the maple is really pretty.