Hidden Treasure Box - Inlaid Wood Box with Hidden Compartment

Step 10 Box Assembly (Part 4)

Sand and finish the outsides of all box pieces, following my earlier varnishing directions. Put a coat of varnish everywhere that lining will be glued - no need to sand this, though, the texture will help the glue adhere.

Glue the lining piece to the inside of the bottom compartment door. Glue the compartment lining to the panel that separates the top and bottom compartments. Use the fabric glue and clamp where necessary. Allow to dry.

Using the small hand saw cut 2 dowel pieces the same length as the hole through the hinge pieces - about 3/8. Sand until very smooth.

Set the lower outer box over the bottom door. Put glue on one end of a dowel piece. Slide it through the hinge and glue it to the box side. Be careful not to get any glue on the hinge. Repeat on the other side. Allow to dry.

Glue the metal catch strip to the other two pieces, glue into place.

Apply glue to the unglued lining parts on the separation panel. Drop into place. Flip over the box and push the lining against the sides of the compartment. Allow to dry.

Glue the lining into the lid of the box. Use the letter opener to tuck the corner fabric behind the lining cardstock and out of the way. Be sure its glued securely.

Glue the inner lower box into the outer lower box with wood glue. Glue the lining inside of that. Glue the lining to the inside of the lid.