The boxes are made completely of wood. No screws or other mechanical fasteners are used.
The working part of the hinge is cut using the same techniques as those used for the dovetails - namely handcut, using a saw and chisel. A maple dowel is used for the hinge pin.
The profiles of the hinge, as well as the handles, are hand carved using a chisel.
The working part of the hinge is cut using the same techniques as those used for the dovetails - namely handcut, using a saw and chisel. A maple dowel is used for the hinge pin.
The profiles of the hinge, as well as the handles, are hand carved using a chisel.
