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Keepsake Box

$300

Keepsake boxes can be made to your specifications. In the example shown, the box was made to measure 14 X 12 X 4 inches internally to store specific items. It was made from an exceptional piece of cocobolo. Other domestic or exotic hardwoods are available. The initials on the inside of the lid were inlaid with crushed mother-of-pearl.

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Dennis Chenoweth

Dennis Chenoweth

Dennis Chenoweth

Ventura, CA
Member since: 2013
5.0
52 Maker Reviews

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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

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    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

I am a retired physician who makes jewelry, keepsake, memorial, and decorative boxes that are typically commissioned by people who wish to give them as gifts. I have been doing this for several years, but have focused on working with exotic hardwoods and more intricate designs since I retired about three years ago. While there are a lot of woodworkers who enjoy making small boxes, I believe that I have been able to differentiate myself from them because I have developed my marquetry skills and now do almost all my decorative and inlay work with a double bevel technique that I learned from the artisan David Marks.

I work alone and handcraft every item to meet the unique specifications of my customers. Typically, they provide me with a reference image and a design request. I then execute the project in about 2 to 3 weeks, spending about an equal amount of time on the construction and finishing of the work. A typical example of this is provided in my project entitled “Keepsake Box for Sailboat Captain.” In addition, I make some of my own designs that I sell. The butterfly marquetry jewelry box project is a good example of this.

My goal is to have the joy of engaging in my hobby while recovering the cost of my materials while have a bit extra to add a few new tools. But, most importantly, I want to be able to provide a unique prized decorative box that fills a special need.

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  • SR

    Stuart Rose

    For Custom Jewelry Box
    5.0

    Dennis was great to work with. Gave me options, communicated throughout. Just wonderful

  • NH

    Nick Horlings

    For Honu Turtle Jewelry Box
    5.0

    Absolutely hands down the best experience I've had with a merchant. The quality of the craftsmanship is remarkable, and my wife loved everything about it.

    We encountered issues with the postal service & international shipping, with USPS & Canada Post having damaged the item. Dennis patiently kept on top of these issues, despite them carrying on far past the order and delivery date. We originally ordered our item in June and even in January of the next year he was still in touch to ensure everything was in order.

    When we encountered difficulties claiming the insurance on the package, Dennis kindly offered to fully repair the item for free and paid for the return shipping out of pocket.

    I couldn't ask for a better experience from someone online. Communication was nothing short of excellent, and the entire experience was phenomenal.

    10/10.

  • WM

    Wayne Mayer

    For Handcrafted Four Drawer Jewelry Box
    5.0

    Working with Dennis was a breeze. He was very professional, and did an outstanding job on the project. Not only is it gorgeous, but he delivered it several weeks early! I am looking forward to doing more projects with him!

  • John RennieJR

    John Rennie

    For Three Drawer Jewelry Box For Christmas
    5.0

    Extremely happy with my custom version of this -- two drawers, lower height but wider and deeper to be my desk monitor stand. Dennis was very responsive and clear in his communications, both before and during the project.

    Box arrived in perfect condition, well-protected by the packing, and earlier than he'd promised.

    I see it almost every day, and I'm glad I chose Dennis for this project.

  • MJ

    Matthew Johnson

    For Solaris Wooden Ends
    5.0

    Was a pleasure doing business with Dennis and I am extremely happy with the high quality of his workmanship.

    Would I use him again? Yes, definitely. In fact I have another project for wooden side ends for a different keyboard, this time a Nord 5D.

    Dennis, should I shop you the existing wooden side ends so you can make some high quality copies in the ornate walnut you used on my last order?

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