Heres another box I made. This time I experimented with a metal bezzle.
I chose brass because it is stiffer than copper.
I went down to my local metal warehouse (Schorr Metals) and picked up some cheap scrap brass.
I used a Dremel tool to cut the brass with a Dremel Cut-off wheel attachment.
To fold the brass. I took an exact-o-knife and used it to file a groove. I knew the groove was deep enough when I could feel the metal starting to give way by hand.
Once I could feel it giving I clamped it down and folded the bend.
Although this box does not wobble or squeak. It is rather heavy. Also I don't really like the way metal feels. I learned a lot making it, but I don't recommend it, it just does not feel as nice as a solid wood box.
