Cocobolo And Ebony Lidded Box

February 10, 2009 | Filed under: Projects,Woodturning | Posted by: Woodworker's Guide

Here is a Cocobolo and Ebony lidded box that I recently completed. It is called ‘Vase On Vase’.

It stands 7 1/2″ tall from the base to the top of the finial and is about 3″ in diameter at its widest. The base is 3 1/4″ tall and the finial and lid is 4 1/14″ tall.

The shape of the base follows the form of the ‘vase’ that was created by the grain. This was one of those discoveries that, though it changed my original design, I was happy to explore.

The domed lid sits inside the undercut rim of the base and has a concave bottom. The finial was turned separate and of ‘medium weight’.

You can see other views of these features here in these photos:

Because of the undercut rim and the shape of the box this became a great beginning exercise in hollow end-turning. As well, fitting the lid and turning the finial offered an enjoyable challenge.

I believe that the combination of Cocobolo and Ebony gives any piece the air of elegance and I attempted to achieve that with this piece. Either way, it looks great on the fireplace mantle!

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