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A Box For Saving Money

CustomMade by Timothy J. Ziegler

This is refered to as a Marriage Love Box.
Or a Money Box. Most generally Newly Wed's give it during or after their Honey Moon. Where you put money in and save it for important times in you life that you would like to do something special.
This Box is made up of Solid Hand Picked Walnut with … Maple Splines decorating an strengthening the mitered joints. The top lettering as well as the "W" is inlayed with a special extra hard product.
The Hardware is of a very high quality Brass and other metals necessary to make up the Lock and Hinges. Also the box is completely lined with a very heavy felt "Velvet" lining.
The inside of the cover is set up with a picture frame mat to hold a picture of choice.
This box can be put in your Living Room, Dinning Room Foyer, Closet, Kitchen, Den, Bed Room, or any room you choose.
This style is a rather unique style with a combination of designs incorportated into it.
From Modern, to Contempory, to Art's and Crafts.

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Price range

$275 - $500

Dimensions

This particular box is:
8 inches wide
12 inches long
5 inches tall

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Aug 06 2012

  • Preparation to begin any project starts with good planing. Here I am going over all my notes and looking up differents types of hardware to give Steve the best possible hardware for his project. Some of the paper work involved
  • Preparation to begin any project starts with good planing. Here I am going over all my notes and looking up differents types of hardware to give Steve the best possible hardware for his project. Going over final Notes and checking measurements.

Aug 06 2012

  • Thursday August 2nd: Ordering the hardware as soon as Steve excepted the proposal gets me a better start on a project. This hardware comes from a special hardware supplier where we can count on the quality and work with knowledgable Customer service to insure we get Steve the hardware his project deserves. Ordering Hardware

Aug 06 2012

  • Here I have selected and began planing the material needed to create Steves Money box. I use a special spiral head on my Planer to surface plane this Walnut to avoid any machining defects. Planing Material through Surface Planer
  • Here I have selected and began planing the material needed to create Steves Money box. I use a special spiral head on my Planer to surface plane this Walnut to avoid any machining defects. Material Selected for job

Aug 06 2012

  • When working on fine pieces such as this project and other special applications I will using a sanding process to bring down my material to the final thickness, assuring no machining defects. I give Walnut special attention to assure a good finish. So great care is taken when handling it. Running Through a Finish Sander for final pass.

Aug 06 2012

  • This process is call cut first. Many times when using an high value wood I will cut the rough length first. This allows for minumal waste of the material when ripping the edge. these parts are usually cut aprox. 3/8 to 1/2 in over as it has another sizing step involved you will see in the next few up dates. Precutting the parts to rough length

Aug 06 2012

  • These next two steps are important as it maintains the width from end to end. When using the Cut first process, I then edge joint the parts then rip them to width on the table saw and then edge joint the final edge to the width I want. these parts are now ready to go to the equalizing stage. Again working with Walnut extra steps are taken to avoid defects. Jointing edge before final sizing
  • These next two steps are important as it maintains the width from end to end. When using the Cut first process, I then edge joint the parts then rip them to width on the table saw and then edge joint the final edge to the width I want. these parts are now ready to go to the equalizing stage. Again working with Walnut extra steps are taken to avoid defects. Ripping to final Width

Aug 07 2012

  • Here I am Mitering the parts for the lid of the box. When cutting and mitering parts for special boxes I like to do the miters on the table saw with a special jig as well as a very good quality blade. I use this blade exclusively for mitered cuts on the table saw. This jig allows me to hold the pieces and have them clamped as well.
  • Here I am Mitering the parts for the lid of the box. When cutting and mitering parts for special boxes I like to do the miters on the table saw with a special jig as well as a very good quality blade. I use this blade exclusively for mitered cuts on the table saw. This jig allows me to hold the pieces and have them clamped as well. Mitering and cutting to size.

Aug 07 2012

  • Here are the parts for Steves box awaiting finish sanding on the inside. That is the only time you can sand the complete inside of a box before assembly. These parts are all sized and ready to go to the next step. Parts sized and separated

Aug 07 2012

  • I have a special oscillating drum sander just for running small parts that works real good for giving me the finish I need on the inside of all my parts. Once I have run them through here they are perfectly flat and I will sand very lightly with a Random Orbital sander after this step. Finish sanding the insides of all the parts before assembly.

Aug 07 2012

  • Prior to actually putting Steve's box together I dry fit and adjust any lengths of parts at this time so as to assure a good solid fit and good mitered corners. Because of the design we are after for this particular box, we are constructing the sides from 3/4 thick material to allow for some additional detail yet to come. Dry Fitting the Parts

Aug 07 2012

Aug 07 2012

  • The Cover for Steves box is now taking shape. I have removed all clamps and cleaned up the sides with the hand sander and top by running it through the oscillating drum sander again allowing for a perfectly flat lid. This is to prepare it for the next step in the process. The bottom will be the next assembly operation. We are awaiting the hardware to arrive to do some special steps to allow for a good fit in that process as well. another angle of the top awaiting the inlay work
  • The Cover for Steves box is now taking shape. I have removed all clamps and cleaned up the sides with the hand sander and top by running it through the oscillating drum sander again allowing for a perfectly flat lid. This is to prepare it for the next step in the process. The bottom will be the next assembly operation. We are awaiting the hardware to arrive to do some special steps to allow for a good fit in that process as well. Top ready for the next steps

Aug 07 2012

  • Pictured below is a drawing I created from Steves picture he provided. This drawing will be attached to the top of the box and act as a template for me to follow as I route in the words for the inlay. We had to enlarge the actual picture to fill the space on the cover. I will touch up and check the accuracy of the drawing before actually doing the routing. Drawing stretched out to fit Box Lid

Aug 11 2012

  • Here I lay the template on the piece that I am going to routed out. This is done free hand so I really need to have everything straight and accurate. The Template must be held firmly in place as well as be removable when I am done. Applyed the template to the cover!

Aug 11 2012

  • All the very careful preperation has paid off. The template is staying in place an allowing the router to move freely along the lettering. This is Script writing so I must have very good control on the Router. Routing out the Script

Aug 11 2012

  • When I am done and can look at it and be satisfied I know my customer will be happy. The extra time preparing for different stages of the project is very critical I want Steve to be proud to present this to his Bride. Sand up a bit blow the dust off and we will be ready for inlay work. The Final Routing of the Script is done.

Aug 11 2012

  • The Hardware is finally here and now I can prepare for the installation of it. Everything is mortised into place. The Lock is full mortise and the Hinges will also be mortised in. Wow nice Quality
  • The Hardware is finally here and now I can prepare for the installation of it. Everything is mortised into place. The Lock is full mortise and the Hinges will also be mortised in. Great the Hardware is here!

Aug 11 2012

  • Sorry my photographer was absent at the time of these pictures. Here the mortises are completed but before these where done some very careful measurements where taken as well as the center needs to be dead on to allow for the lock to line up properly. This process is done in multiply steps and needs to be done in sequence. First I must drill the key hole then do the shallow strick plate mortise then the deep mortise to follow. Cleaning out the hole to test fit the hardware is last. Mortises for both the lid and the bottom
  • Sorry my photographer was absent at the time of these pictures. Here the mortises are completed but before these where done some very careful measurements where taken as well as the center needs to be dead on to allow for the lock to line up properly. This process is done in multiply steps and needs to be done in sequence. First I must drill the key hole then do the shallow strick plate mortise then the deep mortise to follow. Cleaning out the hole to test fit the hardware is last. Mortises complete

Aug 11 2012

  • Here I actually put the hardware on the box. Pictured here are the hinges the lock has been installed as well to make sure everything works properly. The hardware will be removed and not put back on until the final finishing is done now. Testing the fit of the hinges in the mortise as well as the lock.

Aug 11 2012

  • One of my favorite things I like to do to dress up a box and add strength to the mitered joint is to add decorative splines to the corners. I usually use a color the opposite of the actual box. This creates an awesome contrasting look. Pictured below is the splines glued in place as well as removing the overhang created by the retangular strip used. Cleaning up the decorative splines
  • One of my favorite things I like to do to dress up a box and add strength to the mitered joint is to add decorative splines to the corners. I usually use a color the opposite of the actual box. This creates an awesome contrasting look. Pictured below is the splines glued in place as well as removing the overhang created by the retangular strip used. Applying decorative splines
  • One of my favorite things I like to do to dress up a box and add strength to the mitered joint is to add decorative splines to the corners. I usually use a color the opposite of the actual box. This creates an awesome contrasting look. Pictured below is the splines glued in place as well as removing the overhang created by the retangular strip used. Applying decorative splines
  • One of my favorite things I like to do to dress up a box and add strength to the mitered joint is to add decorative splines to the corners. I usually use a color the opposite of the actual box. This creates an awesome contrasting look. Pictured below is the splines glued in place as well as removing the overhang created by the retangular strip used. Sanding the decorative splines flush

Aug 11 2012

Aug 11 2012

  • Wow after all those steps its finally starting to take shape. Some final sanding and finish will set this box off nice. We are ready for the final count down. I will look over everything once more make sure everything aligns and all the sharp edges are softened and it will go to the finish room. As you can see there are a lot of detail goes into a box like this and really becomes a labor of love. Still another view
  • Wow after all those steps its finally starting to take shape. Some final sanding and finish will set this box off nice. We are ready for the final count down. I will look over everything once more make sure everything aligns and all the sharp edges are softened and it will go to the finish room. As you can see there are a lot of detail goes into a box like this and really becomes a labor of love. another view
  • Wow after all those steps its finally starting to take shape. Some final sanding and finish will set this box off nice. We are ready for the final count down. I will look over everything once more make sure everything aligns and all the sharp edges are softened and it will go to the finish room. As you can see there are a lot of detail goes into a box like this and really becomes a labor of love. A view before finish is applied
  • Wow after all those steps its finally starting to take shape. Some final sanding and finish will set this box off nice. We are ready for the final count down. I will look over everything once more make sure everything aligns and all the sharp edges are softened and it will go to the finish room. As you can see there are a lot of detail goes into a box like this and really becomes a labor of love. Wow still another view.

Aug 14 2012

  • Well Steve we are on the final steps to your creation. Here you will see that I am spraying on a vinyl sealer as well as two additional top coats to get the sheen desired on a box like this. I use commercial grade finishes as well as a state of the art spraying facility that exchanges the air and filters any particulates. During the process it is sanded between every coat to assure proper adhesion. Putting on the final coat

Aug 14 2012

  • I decided to let the curing process work over night. I then can be assured that the finish is seasoned enough to put the hardware on. Here I am putting all the hardware that I carefully marked measured and installed prior to finishing. Now its on for good. This box will be an Heirloom for Steve and his Family. Applying Hardware
  • I decided to let the curing process work over night. I then can be assured that the finish is seasoned enough to put the hardware on. Here I am putting all the hardware that I carefully marked measured and installed prior to finishing. Now its on for good. This box will be an Heirloom for Steve and his Family. Applying Hardware
  • I decided to let the curing process work over night. I then can be assured that the finish is seasoned enough to put the hardware on. Here I am putting all the hardware that I carefully marked measured and installed prior to finishing. Now its on for good. This box will be an Heirloom for Steve and his Family. Applying Hardware

Aug 14 2012

  • All the basic hardware is installed and adjusted ready for the final steps that takes several steps to complete but the end result will be well worth the time. Final Hardware Installed Back View
  • All the basic hardware is installed and adjusted ready for the final steps that takes several steps to complete but the end result will be well worth the time. Final Hardware installed Front View

Aug 14 2012

  • Here you will see the Felt applied to make the interior the color that Steve wanted. I did a couple extra steps just to add to it. Felt added brings out the caracter in a piece.
  • Here you will see the Felt applied to make the interior the color that Steve wanted. I did a couple extra steps just to add to it. Another angle w/Felt added
  • Here you will see the Felt applied to make the interior the color that Steve wanted. I did a couple extra steps just to add to it. Felt added to the interior

Aug 14 2012

  • Here I just took a couple pictures with some money in it. This is what this box will be used for. More angles with money.
  • Here I just took a couple pictures with some money in it. This is what this box will be used for. More angles
  • Here I just took a couple pictures with some money in it. This is what this box will be used for. Money Fits well

Aug 14 2012

  • Well Steve here it is: All ready to go the packaging room. I have added some personal touches that helps set this box off. I have added a few different angles and have a couple more shots I will add. Stay tuned for a couple more final updates. Just anothe nice shot
  • Well Steve here it is: All ready to go the packaging room. I have added some personal touches that helps set this box off. I have added a few different angles and have a couple more shots I will add. Stay tuned for a couple more final updates. Up Close and personal
  • Well Steve here it is: All ready to go the packaging room. I have added some personal touches that helps set this box off. I have added a few different angles and have a couple more shots I will add. Stay tuned for a couple more final updates. Final Picture with all the detail
  • Well Steve here it is: All ready to go the packaging room. I have added some personal touches that helps set this box off. I have added a few different angles and have a couple more shots I will add. Stay tuned for a couple more final updates. Closed and complete

Aug 14 2012

  • Hi Steve, After packaging the bottom of the box with packaging peanuts and wrapping the box in styro wrap, I packed crumple paper around the out side, a couple air bags and more crumple paper on top to keep it centered in the box for transportation. I would rather over package then under package. Here it comes the moment we all have been waiting for!Shipping day.Just to assure you get it by Saturday of this week which will be several days ahead of schedule I brought it to the post office today. We used Click and Ship with the United States Postal Service and ship Priority mail which is 2 to 3 days. This not only allows for a timely arrival date but also helps keep the cost down. The other benifit is that it travels on Saturday. The Final step in the process packaging and Shipping.
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    Tim was responsive and worked with me on the details of my pedestal table. The work was done in a timely manner and the table turned out exactly the way I wanted. I cannot wait to have it put together in my kitchen. After the install I will post pics for all to see.

  • bathroom vanity

    by patty m. Mar 22nd 2013

    The vanity Tim made for me is of exceptional, A+ quality, it is a gorgeous Shaker styled piece. Working with Tim was amazing, he is incredibly detail orientated and communicated with me via Custom Made email often and well in order to tailor make the piece to my wishes. I love the way he ends his emails, "In your service"--it is refreshing to see this selfless attitude, this desire to please. I would definitely recommend Tim Ziegler to anyone looking for an expert woodworker to make their special project!

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    by Shaunna R. Feb 28th 2013

    Mr. Ziegler was amazing with working with me on my custom cutting board. The board turned out better than I could have hoped for. I loved having the creation story about the process. I wanted to put my family into my board because they are the reason I love to cook. It's so pretty I was scared to use it at first. But, I bought it to use it so now I use it everyday! I would highly reccomend Mr. Ziegler. I'm thankful Mr. Ziegler turned my idea into something I couldn't have done on my own.

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    by Colette Feb 23rd 2013

    My project was to create a cutting board to go over a large griddle on my Wolf oven which was lost space when the griddle was not in use. It was a pleasure from A to Z working with Ziegler Woodworking. Tim was great; he immediately understood what I wanted from a small sketch. The board was made to the exact specifications and no alterations were needed. Wonderful work. Thank you Tim!!

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    by buzzcogs Feb 20th 2013

    Tim was an amazing person to work with. He guided me through the choices I needed to make for my cabinet and created a beautiful cabinet which was exactly what I wanted. My cabinet is now in my home and makes me smile everytime I see it! I will definately look for a chance to work with him again!

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