Craig Mac
BoM 4/10 7/11 12/14
Recently the GF and I were talking and she mentioned that she wanted to get a new jewelry box. Being the holidays I figured that would make a perfect gift. As I stated to look at boxes I thought looked nice I quickly realized that I have expensive tastes as to what I wouldn't object to sitting on our dresser.
While I was browsing I saw a picture where a guy took an old Fuente box and make a really simple jewelry box and the spark ignited in my head. I know I wouldn't mind looking at a cigar box and already had the perfect box to use.
The Montecristo 80th box was the perfect box to use because it has 2 pull out trays that already have dividers. Not a lot of work will be needed to complete this project.
The box has a piece of wood in the bottom (that I later found out was stapled in) so that the cigars angle from the back of the box down. This is for display purpose and will be removed to give room in the lid.
The plan was to remove a few dividers, line with felt, rig up something for ring slots and create a pocket in the lid and add hooks for necklaces. I found 3/4" x 1/4" weather stripping left the right amount of room for adding felt for rings.
I started by removing the glued in dividers and sanding with the drimmel. I also had to use the drimmel to remove the piece of wood in the bottom because it was stapled in. Got that all cleaned up and on to cutting the felt.
After having to re-cut a few pieces of felt due to not being a very crafty guy I was able line the drawers, inside the box and the bottom of the box so it won't scratch the counter it sits on. For the ring slots I cut about a 4" piece and folded it in half and put it between the weather stripping and then "tucked" it over and behind the weather stripping. Was pretty easy although it doesn't leave much room for a ring with a thicker band. I was able to get my mom to help me out and sew the " pocket" for the lid that will hold necklaces.
All in all, about a 2 hour project and hopefully the GF will like it. Here is the final result with Moms rings in it.
While I was browsing I saw a picture where a guy took an old Fuente box and make a really simple jewelry box and the spark ignited in my head. I know I wouldn't mind looking at a cigar box and already had the perfect box to use.
The Montecristo 80th box was the perfect box to use because it has 2 pull out trays that already have dividers. Not a lot of work will be needed to complete this project.
The box has a piece of wood in the bottom (that I later found out was stapled in) so that the cigars angle from the back of the box down. This is for display purpose and will be removed to give room in the lid.
The plan was to remove a few dividers, line with felt, rig up something for ring slots and create a pocket in the lid and add hooks for necklaces. I found 3/4" x 1/4" weather stripping left the right amount of room for adding felt for rings.
I started by removing the glued in dividers and sanding with the drimmel. I also had to use the drimmel to remove the piece of wood in the bottom because it was stapled in. Got that all cleaned up and on to cutting the felt.
After having to re-cut a few pieces of felt due to not being a very crafty guy I was able line the drawers, inside the box and the bottom of the box so it won't scratch the counter it sits on. For the ring slots I cut about a 4" piece and folded it in half and put it between the weather stripping and then "tucked" it over and behind the weather stripping. Was pretty easy although it doesn't leave much room for a ring with a thicker band. I was able to get my mom to help me out and sew the " pocket" for the lid that will hold necklaces.
All in all, about a 2 hour project and hopefully the GF will like it. Here is the final result with Moms rings in it.
Last edited:
