Hidden Treasure Box - Inlaid Wood Box with Hidden Compartment

Step 8 Box Assembly (Part 3)

Mark on the metal catch side where the magnets are. Cut a piece of metal with your tin snips to fit that area. Use the chisel to carve down a depression deep enough for the metal to sit in it and be flush with the rest of the piece. Use a couple of wire nails to hold the metal in place, bending over the extra nail on the back of the piece. This will keep it from pulling away and attaching to the strong magnets.

Glue the metal catch pieces into the bottom of the box.