Spice Box

This is my first (and only thus far) attempt at finger joints. We buy our spices in bulk and there was an ever growing pile of bags lying around. I sensed an opportunity for a project! Constructed of Cherry with handles from Lee Valley. There is a single divider inside. I think I only finished the outside with tung oil but can’t remember the specifics. Overall I was pretty happy with how this turned out, although my wife thinks it looks too much like a cremation urn. A few years has passed since it was made and the spices have imbued the cherry with a permanent “spice shop” smell that I find pleasing.

Coincidentally, had my first real kickback when cutting the lid. It wrecked that lid, went through my wife’s bicycle spokes and put a good dent in the door trim behind me. Thankfully I was standing off to the side as one should, so it went under my arm on my right side.

-- Jeff