I was asked by my nephew to make a keepsake box for his newly born little boy named Chase. Having no suitable wood for this in my workshed I checked out the pile of old timber I had and saw an old piece of piano. After planing off the veneer I discovered it to be a wonderful piece of hardwood, possibly oak or beech.

Knowing this box would be a challenge I took my time and made sure to keep my measurements and marking up accurate. It was also the first time I really got into some letter carving.

In the end my nephew was happy with the result and so was I, though I can always see areas that need improvement! I carved Chase's name on the top of the box and his date of birth into the latch on the front. The box simply stays shut by pulling the leather cord over the latch.

This was a rather challenging project but I always feel that challenging yourself will improve your skills in the long run.

If you'd like to check out the build of this box then feel free to head over to the YouTube video here:

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