The electric guitar box shown is roughy 5 inches square. I made it from cherry (for the most part) for my grandson who is taking lessons on a solid-body base guitar. I wanted to simulate electronic dials and a bridge for the strings. It will be flocked inside so he can keep things like picks, a capo, maybe even a spare string or two . . . .

Grand Piano box

The photo shows a small (roughly 4" x 4") box I made for my granddaughter. The wood is cherry. Making it turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant and satisfying little project. I used a scroll saw for most of the cutting, and a router to form the "keyboard". Cut-outs on the side of the piano by the keyboard were formed with a round file, then sanded smooth. Since I wanted the lid to be fully removable, it is not hinged to the box body. Therefore, when the piano lid is held open by a support that is essentially similar to the kind found on real pianos, there is a slight chance that the lid can slip off on its low side. But the location of the support was very carefully chosen to minimize that risk. In addition, there is a hole to receive the top of the support on the underside of the lid. Still, gentle handling is needed. The flocking inside the case is a reminder that this little piano is really a small trinket or keepsake box.