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   tincup57 | Sep 20, 2009 11:22am | #1

   Jim, outstnding work!! I am in the process of building this spice box from Steve's plans, I have the case built and have practiced some inlay as well, I purchased the inlay tools from L-N, but still have a way to go. Where did you purchase the hardware? I have been working on my chest in between other projects, and have been using this as a skill builder and probably using more hand tools such as a 71 1/2 router plane for the dados inside, etc. Anyway, you did "real good" Thanks for sharing.

   Rick
   firstlightwoodworking.blogspot.com

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   BAofR | Sep 20, 2009 11:15pm | #2

   Nice work. I prefer the feet that were used on the original 1760 spice box featured in the Jan-Feb 1994 issue of American Woodworker. I studied those plans a long time and when Steve's plans were featured in FW#196 Feb 2008. I decided it was time to get started. Only problem was I did not have room for one full size. Sooo-- I divided every measurement by 2 and created one half size. Started it 8-27-09 and finished it 9-16-09. I too had problems with hardware. The best I could do was to turn the knobs out of scrap corean left over from the sink and stove top cut-outs from my kitchen remodling. The lock had to be modified and I am still fiddling with it.
   Good Luck and enjoy the task, I did!
   Bruce

3. 
   jimscar | Sep 23, 2009 01:33am | #3

   Thanks Rick.
   I used the LN inlay tools too, and fould the learning curve very quick. I purchased the hardware as listed in Steve's plans. It was not cheap for the whole package, over $300 as I recall. It is all hand forged though and gives the piece a real period feel.
   Good luck on yours. I'm sure it will be beautiful.
   Jim

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   bbrown1 | Sep 23, 2009 04:32pm | #4

   Very nice work Jim. What wood did you use for the reddish berries? Is the inlay holly? Do you make your own inlay?

   I have made two of these so far, but would like bounce some ideas re. the inlay and veneer.
   Do you mind if I correspond via email with some other questions?

   --Bill

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5. 
   KimDiane | Sep 24, 2009 01:30am | #5

   This is absolutely beautiful!!! The detail on the front of the piece is amazing, Great Job!!

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   jimscar | Sep 24, 2009 01:47pm | #6

   Thanks Bill,
   I did use holly for the white berries and stringing and did make it from solid stock using the LN tools. The ber berries are made with aromatic cedar, whitch is traditional. They do fade considerably so I considered using something that had a brighter red tone but decided to stay true to the period.
   Happy to answer any other questions you have.

   Jim
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7. 
   magnolia56 | Sep 30, 2009 12:21am | #7

   Beautiful work. I especially like the alternating inlays on the door. Please let us know what woods and types of veneers you used.

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   jimscar | Sep 30, 2009 01:03pm | #8

   Thanks Magnolia56.
   I added the woods i used in my text by the photos.
   Jim

9. 
   RKrogs | Oct 26, 2015 07:05pm | #9

   Great work, Jim!
   I'm just now starting to build this Spice Box, and am laying out dovetails. The Latta drawings have me a little confused: on Page 1 of 3, looking at the 1/2" scale layout for the Case Bottom, there are two different measurements given for the distance between the tail and the 13/16" set-back from the front of the cabinet. One is 3/16"; the other is 3/32". Is this just a misprint? Or am I not understanding something?
   Thanks!