Dresser Top Valet

Your “everyday carry” is the term for the items you have close at hand throughout the day. For most of us, this means car keys, wallet, and mobile phone. But it doesn’t take long to accumulate some extras like spare change, a pocketknife, sunglasses, wristwatch — you get the idea. At the end of the day, these things need a place to go. That’s where a dresser-top valet comes in handy. It’s the ideal home for all the odds and ends. Beyond better organization, this project provides a treat for the woodworker, too. It’s small enough to splurge on materials without hurting your pocketbook. The small scale lets you try out some interesting techniques, like the curved, fluted lid. All in all it’s an ideal way to spend a weekend in the shop.

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