Bill Thomas wrote:

Greetings,

I have searched for and not found the plans for a Jewel Box
with a hidden keyhole and a small compartment in the base
to hide the key. I have seen this box several times, at least
once as an example for what the plans show how to build.
Woodcraft had the plans for sell at one time but now I can
not find them at the Woodcraft site.

If anyone knows where I can find these plans, please post
a reply or email me.

Thank you,
Bill Thomas

Hidden locks? Thnk "Cow Magnets!".

http://home.comcast.net/~charliebcz/.../ChasCab3.html

No lock mechanism to mortise in, no exterior sliding/
rotating parts and any magnet can be used as the "key"
so no key to lose. You can put a magnet on the inside
of the bottom of the box to hold the magnet key to the
underside of the bottom. Lots of possibilities.

(now if I can figure out how to utilize smoke and
mirrors I'd have the makings of a book : ))

charlie b