Wood Turning - English Oak Swivel Lid Salt Holder

[@584gillette]

Your videos are not only educational, but at points entertaining

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated Cheers Mike

[@phillast1983]

I'm new to wood turning, I watched dozens of your videos and I appreciate you posting the full video whether you made a mistake or not. You do amazing work and have inspired me. Thank you

[@MikeWaldt]

+Phill Last Thank you very much for your very kind words and support Phill, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@racma8698]

As you said Mike, we learn from our mistakes and the life would be so dreary without them. Excellent result !

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Robert, and you are so right with what you say. Maybe a little dreary would be nice ;) Take care Mike

[@michaelmayo3127]

Great video Mike Forest, glad to see that instructors also make mistakes but, above-all you didn't blame anyone else than yourself👍👍

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Michael, if you make mistakes, and we all do, show them, so all can learn by them, not just you 🙂. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@gingerspook]

Another great vid Mike. Lovely piece. Love the fact that you're human and share when things don't go quite to plan. Also, love the sanding board, great idea.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ginger, I am more human than most....regarding slip ups ;) Cheers Mike

[@robertevans6481]

I told myself that i would not turn boxes, but after watching a few made, yours and Pam from highlandboxes i think I mite have a go at it. Looks great ...have a great weekend...

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad that we have inspired you to have a go Robert. I felt the same way about segmenting..... still do actually, not the results, the prep., no patience ;) Take care Mike

[@NoahWoodarts]

woodturners i follow so far are all good people. Mike, Carl, Martin and many others. İts on their faces. One can easily see and say that. Again a useful and beginner-friendly project (like myself). Thx Mike :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+Noah WT Hi Noah, and thank you for your very kind words. Cheers Mike

[@russellsharp5490]

thanks Mike for another great project. The danish oil brought out the grain really nicely.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Russell, appreciate it my friend. Take care Mike

[@harlieh9552]

I'm trying to make a box with a rotating lid. You are the only one that explains what you did for your lid. THANK YOU!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Harlie, glad to hear that you found the video of some use. Take care and thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@patrickfreeman1250]

Glad you show the mistakes too. Lovely piece.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Patrick, if I didn't show my mistakes there would be very little footage to show...lol ;) Take care, and thanks for watching Mike

[@sailorjohnboy]

Mike thanks for all of the videos I have learned to turn almost exclusively from you and m saban smith. Thanks again from North Carolina USA.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi John, I am so pleased to hear that you have found some use in my videos. Enjoy your turning. Take care Mike

[@stevebrown1132]

Great project Mike! Thanks for what you do and for sharing it with us.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Steve, much appreciated my friend. Cheers Mike

[@muziqjazz]

Simple yet very beautiful M. Mike. Inspirational! Thanks for sharing. Marc

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Marc, always appreciate you stopping by. Take care Mike

[@leksey7870]

Convenient opening the lid of salt shakers. Great job Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Aleksey. Cheers Mike

[@harmonicamans]

Great job Mike. I'm new at woodturning but I think this is going to be an exciting adventure for me. Have a great day and may God Bless.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I'm so pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new found craft. Take care Mikw

[@simongadoury3244]

DAMM Mike you got so much stuff in your shop. I need to pause the video to check them all. Nice project again. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol...thanks Simon, always great to see you here mate. Take care Mike

[@stephenmcfadyen1385]

Mike, as usual a lovely box if you had not told us of the hole error we would not have known the difference, but it does point out some traps for new players. I appreciate the time you take to show us all of you work, keepemcoming. Regards Stephen

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stephen, and thank you. I am going to do a follow up, showing other methods of hole placement, so people can see the choice,mind you I'm sure everyone has there own favourite :) Cheers Mike

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Hi Mike, Thanks for another great video. A hint for others who would like to build this but see the pin layout as a challenge would be to use a dowel centre to transfer the pin layout, or to nail a small brad in one side, trim the head off with side cutters, press the two parts together then pull the brad out with side cutters leaving corresponding holes on both parts. Keep making more content for us please. Cheers, Rick

[@MikeWaldt]

Rick Palechuk Hi Rick and thank you. I actually covered those two methods in the follow up video and found the pin method the best. Thanks for the suggestions and your support. Cheers Mike

[@SteveTwoodturning]

Good job Mike, I really like this design and the fact the lid is removable. My thought is you could make a pot that has multi stackable hollowed lids ? With different spices. Thanks for the video Mike much enjoyed. Steve

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Steve, that sounds like a "Twydell" project with the stacking pots.....get to it mate :) Cheers Mike

[@jefffoggymountainworkshop5021]

Great video Mike!! My inspiration for the upcoming weekend. Have a nice chunk of Texas Live Oak. Will make a perfect salt pot. Going to add the magnets as another viewer has mentioned. Thanks for all your videos. Learn something new every time I watch. Jeff

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jeff, that Texas Live Oak will make a beautiful pot, have fun. Cheers Mike

[@stewartfurini]

Very nice Mike. Thanks for showing this and the more recent one about alternative methods for drilling the hole for the pin. Cheers

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Stewart, and thank you. Cheers Mike

[@peterwilhelmsson4168]

Thank you for adding text narration with what tools you're using. Having but a mere few hours at the lathe myself, or the workshop, for that matter, I don't have the eye to always see what tools are actually being used =P We all begin somewhere, right? A little trick I've learned from pinning together parts in scale models, when you're marking where to drill; put a small small blob of colour, just a tiny drop on the rim where you want the pin. Carefully place the lid back. Lift the lid. The tiny drop of color has now painted a corresponding dot on the lid as well.

[@MikeWaldt]

iI try to remember to do it on most of my videos now, but do sometimes forget, I will use my ageing brain as an excuse for that ;) Great tip with the coloured dot as well, thanks for that Peter, and for watching. Take care Mike

[@coltaylor5878]

Thanks Mike a nice little project . Thanks for sharing as always Kind regards Col

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Col, and thank you for watching my friend. Cheers Mike

[@lesliebarker3428]

Thanks for that Mike. I make a lot of small boxes and that is a great idea for the lid. Lovely work.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Les, and thank you mate. Hope you and yours are well. Take care Mike

[@alanmullock381]

Beautiful box Mike -we're all human and learn quickest from our Mistakes! I personally am a very quick learner/mistake maker! Stay well😆😆😆😆

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Allan, glad to hear I'm not alone ;) Cheers Mike

[@jeffoldham3466]

really nice box mike,,i believe your the only one on you tube that has made one,,,love your videos,,

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Jeff ... oh wow now there's a first! ;) Take care mate Mike

[@IBDaddyO]

Glad I am not the only one that pull a blunder. I am going to give that a go as a ring holder for the little woman. Thank Mike. Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

I Mark, I have a suspicion that you and I are not alone on the blunder stakes my friend. Nice idea with the ring box too :) Take care Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Its a lovely box, Mike. I think, if I had been fitting the lid, there would have been so many holes it would have looked like an attack by giant woodworm! thanks James

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks James...and a big LOL mate :) Take care Mike

[@rickgibson7876]

Nice project Mike. When I have to line up holes like that I have some small pins sharpened at one end. I drill a small hole just big enough for the pin and insert the pin so a small amount is sticking out. Line up the other piece and press down to get a center point for the other hole. Much like the dowel marking pins but smaller.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rick, a great alternative method, that will be one of the other methods I will mention in the follow up video. Thanks for watching and your input. Take care Mike

[@JimsonMakes]

Really great project Mike, we broke our salt caddy thingy, so this has got my grey matter working. Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim, bet yours is better than mine ;) Look forward to seeing it. Cheers mate Mike

[@andrewmcwhinnie7205]

Most enjoyable as always great project and a lovely result.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Andrew. Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

That's a novel project, Mike. I really like that idea. I might adapt the concept using the chunk of old railway station that's lurking under the lathe. Cheers, Graham

[@robswoodworking4380]

I'm the same Mike when i start turning a project tell you how to go about on how to turn it and i have found out myself only been turning just on 12 months now and it is just experimenting until you have the idea of what you are going to make and i love your videos and keep up the good work. cheers Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Rob, I'm glad yo hear I'm not alone ;) Take care Mike

[@davidcotterell2911]

Hi Mike, Thanks for another entertaining video. I am certain you will receive similar comments from others but as I regularly make swivel top salt pigs, thought I would share the following learnings. I use brass pivot pin hinges and not just a rod for the swivel. The advantage is you can insert and epoxy the brass bushings into both the body and lid, the insert to stainless pin. As the pin and bushings are precisely machined the result is a perfect fit that will not go slack with use. I use 6mm dowel marking pins to ensure the body and lid holes align. I use inset 6mm magnets to provide a positive close, they are strong enough to keep the pig closed and salt contained if the pig is kneed over in use. Lastly, I make the lid at least double the finished thickness, finish the inside face and then drill the lid to accept the dowel marking pin first. The hole depth needed is only 8mm. I then go on to use the pin to mark the drill point in the base. In the event the position is off you can take 8mm off the lid and refinish. Admittedly, with some woods this adversely affects the grain alignment but not with close graded timbers like oak. very best and keep making the videos which are regular favourites 😎

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi David, and thank you for watching. Also, a huge thank you for your suggestion, I really appreciate all input to further my, and my subscribers knowledge. Take care Mike

[@tomhunt2628]

I always enjoy your videos, and this was no exception! I'll be trying one myself.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tom, and thank you my friend, enjoy turning yours. Take care Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Nice project Mike! Cheers Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you young Bram, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@GordonRock1]

That's a beautiful box, Mike. Too bad about the misaligned holes but I've already seen that you've come up with solutions to that; great follow-up video! Maybe you can find a turner who can turn a plug for that extra hole! LOL!! Thanks for sharing, Mike. Take care, my friend, .....Gord

[@MikeWaldt]

+Gord Rock Thank you Gord, ion both counts. Maybe you could put me in touch with a plug turnet mate ;) Thanks as always for watching and commenting my friend. Take care Mike

[@MrVillafum]

Great looking box Mike! FYI, I use dowling centers whenever I need to line up holes like that. You can usually get them at any hardware store or home center. They sell them as small as 1/6 of an inch and they work great for that task.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you, I have dowel centres, but wanted to try this as another way of doing it. It works oK, if you measure accurately... FIRST TIME.... ;) Cheers Mike

[@chehsed]

If you were to use a dowel center in this application, you would want to make sure you created a small gap between the lid and the carcass on the side opposite of the dowel center, as opposed to letting the lid rest on the carcass. If you let the lid rest on the carcass while the dowel center is in the hole of the lid waiting to be pressed against the carcass, then the dowel center would -- ever so slightly -- touch the carcass at the wrong spot, and enter at the wrong angle, too. You would find the lid would not line up perfectly with the carcass. You want the lid and carcass to meet straight-on, rather than cockeyed, as you press in the dowel center. Also, dowel centers are not very sharp, and when you want to be precise, you need something sharp to cut the grain.

[@martkt10]

Nice looking pot, might have to try one like that myself

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Mart, they are fun to turn. Cheers Mike

[@scottj335able]

Great video Mike!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Scotty Cheers Mike

[@chandlerturner89]

Great video Mike. The time at which you choose to have a cocktail sometimes matters. LOL. Regards, Chandler

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Chandler :). Stay safe my friend.

[@josephwise485]

Great job Mike. They do have dowel markers that they use in wood working to align where you want the second hole to be. Just a thought.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Joseph, I do have a set of those dowel markers, but thought I'd try to do it without...would have worked fine first time.....if I'd been a little more careful! ;) Take care Mike

[@gregj2647]

Thanks for the video. I have made a number of salt boxes and what I do is drill and install the pin for the swivel before finishing the outside of the box. That way any error in matching the lid to the base can be turned away. I also add a couple of rare earth magnets.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Greg, and thanks for the input, sounds like a great design. Take care Mike

[@beachsketch3531]

Hi Mike, great video! As an amateur woodworker and wood turner I frequently find that holes mysteriously move like that. I can sometimes still line up the holes by gluing a plug in the errant hole and drilling it out a gain. This is also helpful for when holes shrink an you need to go back in with a larger bit 😊

[@MikeWaldt]

😁 ... I think Satanic forces are at work! 😉

[@americanwoodworkingtrickss6543]

Great job.

[@MikeWaldt]

+American woodworking tricks / Stolarskie Triki Thank you very much Cheers Mike

[@PATesslar]

That's a nice project, I've got some off cut laminated Oak newel post just waiting for something like this

[@MikeWaldt]

hanks John, hope you enjoy turning yours, as much as I did this one :) Take care Mike

[@guillermorobles3322]

very beatiful!!, thank you. Muy muy bonito, gracias por su video!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Guillermo. Take care Mike

[@tiddlerfromtad]

Hi Mike. I really like the idea of a swivel top. A great result. I was wondering how you would accurately line up the pin. If I attempt it I will probably end up with half a dozen holes! Cheers. Andrew

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Andrew, and thank you. I have decide to do a follow up video, showing a few more methods, that will ensure an accurate placement, with less chance of mistakes :) Take care Mike

[@paulhitchcox9110]

Very nice keep up the good work

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul, much appreciated mate. Cheers Mike

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Another great video my friend. 👍🏼 One thing I've done before when trying to meet two pieces together is to mark top and bottom on the outside when placed together, then just mark the position where the pin will be, this then can be marked on lid or base ready for drilling...you won't drill in the wrong place but, make sure you drill perpendicular ... job done. 👍🏼😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Marc. Also a great suggestion for pin placement, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Nice project Mike, I've been wanting to make a lidded box lately, I have a cherry root that's been screaming "turn me" I like the swivel lid, seen similar projects with magnets too. Take care Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rob, this was just my take on the theme :) That root sounds like a lovely salt pot in the making :) Take care mate Mike

[@1Igster1]

Lovely grain on that piece of oak. If ye wanted to get real fancy with it, embed a magnet and metal button on the opposite side- that way it would "stick" closed :)

[@MikeWaldt]

+1Igster1 Thank you, a great suggestion too, will do that on a future one. Cheers Mike

[@mattrichardson9012]

Thats amazing Mike.. Beautiful yet simple.. When are you goin to tour Australia love to be able to see a show in person. Thank u again Sir for ur Insperation. Im goin to try out some accent lines in my next project.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Matt and thank you. If ever I make it to Aus. I would be honoured to meet you mate. Cheers Mike

[@juanmcarreno9122]

i like your approach thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Juan Cheers Mike

[@msabansmith]

Good looking box, Mike. A bit of a shame the grain didn't quite line up, but that not a big issue with such a nice piece. I'm sure it will get loads of use. Going to have to do one too, now! All the best, Martin

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Martin, always great to hear from you mate. I don't think my subscribers would be too happy if I actually got a project done from start to finish without any errors, I think they would feel cheated! ;) Bet yours has some colour in it, and hope you had a great time in Wales. Cheers Mike

[@normanroberts9914]

Nice job I've got some oak leftover from the porch I made I'm gonna give that a go

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Norman, appreciate it. Take care Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

Great making Mike ! I watch also the photos on fb !!! Ha ha ha ha when will stop to make mistakes lol !!!! Ha ha ha aha

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Kostas, I will NEVER stop making mistakes I think my friend :) Take care Mike

[@KostasAnnikasDeftereos]

Mike Waldt I m the same ! And the funny is that they say that we learn from our mistakes lol I think this one not work for me lol !

[@markrobinson912]

Mike ... watching your video was great ... I'm going to try turning one myself now. You inspired me with an idea on lining up the pin ... what if you took a bb or a small ball bearing and put it between the lid and the box (on the rim where you wanted the pin to be) ... and then when you lined up the grain between the lid and the box you could then press down hard and it would make an indent in both the bottom of the lid and the top of the box and indicate where you needed to drill for the pin in each. Just an idea that came to mind as I watched your wonderful video.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad you enjoyed the video Mark. Your idea with the BB would work too :) Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@tomasarguinzoni9022]

Very nice job

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Tomas Cheers Mike

[@gilgrace1915]

The dowel marking pins, mentioned in other comments, seem like the most accurate way to match up the lid and body holes. Another way would be to line up the grain, then drill through the bottom of the body and into the lid. A short Oak dowel could disguise the bottom of the hole. It depends on what degree of perfection you wish to reach. Personally I think the imperfections give the project character. Perhaps I say that because there is lots of "character" in my work. ;-D

[@chehsed]

I think using a drill press, with a stop, would put the holes in the same place on the carcass and lid. Of course, since the piece is round, the stop would have to be more than a straight block. Cut a piece of plywood in an "L" shape, and clamp it to the drill press table, to act as the stop. To line up the grain, set the lid on the carcass in the desired position, and set them against the stop on the drill press table, so that the drill bit would enter the wood at the correct location if you were to lower it at that point. Then, lightly draw a straight vertical line on the outside edge of all three pieces: the lid, the carcass, and the stop. That way, when you drill the two holes separately, the pieces will be in the correct orientation on the drill press table for the grain to line up.

[@chehsed]

Another option would be to clamp the lid to the carcass in the desired position and drill straight through the top of the lid and into the carcass. Then plug the hole on the top of the lid. Or drill up through the bottom, rather than through the lid, and plug the hold on the bottom.

[@gilbertbesnard]

Very nice salt box! When I make such swivel lid I wait until the end before gluing the pin just in case I make a mistake. This way it's always possible to reposition the pin if needed and keep the grain aligned. My 2 cents... Cheers!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Gilbert, and a great suggestion, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@rcrawford824]

Great box there Mike. I like the idea of a swivel lid. Lovely wood as well. Take care Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rob, much appreciated Take care Mike

[@robira1313]

Nice box! Have you thought about inserting 2 small magnets (one on the body and one on the lid) opposite the steel rod so that the box sort of "snaps" closed?

[@MikeWaldt]

Great idea Rob and thanks for watching.

[@glennmay6204]

Hello Mike, I like the simple, clean form. .It's good to the eye. I was thinking. with regard to the other hole, couldn't you describe it as, ” . . . with additional off-centre swing option . ” ? :-) Regards, Glenn.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Glenn, and thank you. What a great suggestion about the off centre swing option.....lol :) Take care marte Mike

[@m.stratton4408]

Very nice very nice indeed Mike I'm not saying anything about the cock-up as we all make them from time to time, me more that most, take care.

[@wakelywanderer12]

Coincidence. I made a few of these last week. I glued a small rare earth magnet to the lid and corresponding one to the body opposite the swivel pin, which gives a satisfying click when they snap shut back into place.

[@MikeWaldt]

Yours sounds great Wakely, there are many possibilities for this type of container. Take care Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Looks great Mike . It's a bit off but it has character . Cheers take care .

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Glen, suits my character...being a bit off me thinks ...lol Take care my friend Mike

[@DOGTAGx50Cal]

Great little peace, could you not put in a wood plug to fill the first hole then re dill it so the grain matchs? There is a product that you pop in to the hole you have drilled move it in to place...press and it leaves a tiny indent showing where to drill. I new i should have saved the link i will try find it if you would like it.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul, and thanks also for the suggestion. This method is only one of quite a few, i may well do a follow up video with another 4 or 5 methods. Thanks for your input, very much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@royalvarez6436]

Mike, I was intrigued by the inertia sander you employed on this project. Are you at liberty to share the product information? Cheers Mike!!

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Roy, I did put up the name in the video mate, it's the Hope Pro Sander, by Simon Hope, there is a link to Simon's website in the description below the video. Take care Mike

[@hillfamily3198]

I had a beautiful salt pot with a domed glass lid... I dropped and smashed the lids this evening! 😭 Do you know where I can buy a new lid from?

[@MikeWaldt]

I'm afraid I can't help you Ryan , but good luck with your search for one.

[@woodfreak814]

As usual Mike, superb video, and explanation. Its really good that an expert, such as yourself, admits to mistakes on video. One minus though! from that mistake, you have fallen from your god like pedestal. LOL.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Paul, and once again my friend, a big LOL :) Take care Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Great work Mike. Just a shame that the first hole happened. I bet you had a few choice words to say when that happened. Getting those holes lined up must take some real good working out, especially when you also want the grain lined up too. I suspect some form of jig or device to secure the pieces may work better. Well done!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Paul, the follow up video will go through a few alternative methods of getting the holes and grain aligned and drilled :) Take care mate Mike

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Excellent work, even though the base jumped to one side when you were measuring! (grin) When folks as me what I make on my lathe I say, "I make great mistakes!"

[@MikeWaldt]

Ha ha, thank you, and yes I agree about the base moving, wasn't my fault at all.....lol ;) Take care, and thanks for watching Mike

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Mike Waldt There was video, so we all saw it. 😋

[@MikeWaldt]

:) :)

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Mike Waldt Strictly beginner here, am tryiing my hand at this and of course bobbled the top. May still salvage. Cherry can be forgiving-- I mean the wood! 😉

[@gsallis85]

Where did you get the metal pin rod from?

[@MikeWaldt]

I had some rod lying about in the workshop.

[@jameslarrimore1419]

nice work could u have drilled lid and box together

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks James, yes that's an option, but I wanted a "blind" hinge on this one.:) Take care Mike

[@jameslarrimore1419]

I understand now great video thanks I enjoy your show .

[@grahammiddo8014]

Mike. You pulled out the grain in that chunk of oak.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Graham, glad you like it. Cheers Mike

[@alinthekeys]

If you make a triangle frame and clamp that down to a drill-press it will place the hole perfectly every time.

[@MikeWaldt]

Great tip ... thank you.

[@niklar55]

One way to ensure alignment might be to drill through the pot from the bottom, into the lid, and then fit a plug/dowel in the bottom, to conceal the hole.

[@MikeWaldt]

+niklar55 Thanks for the tip, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@niklar55]

You're welcome, I'd do the same for an Englishman;-)

[@wardenwar]

Nice salt cellar. If you epoxy the metal rod to the base instead of the lid and then drill the hole in the lid, even if you do make a mistake the errant hole will be on the bottom of the lid and won't be visible to the user. Don't ask me how I know...Also, what I do sometimes is epoxy the rod into the base, then take a felt-tipped marker and color the top of the rod that's exposed, then line up the lid and press it down to leave a mark where the hole needs to be drilled. Not always fool-proof, but pretty close.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Warren, and thanks too for the very useful suggestions on alternative methods. Take care Mike

[@TurningWorks]

I'm going to use this idea if that's ok mate, it's awesome! 👍👍🍺🍺

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Dave, that's what it's all about mate :) Cheers Mike

[@mikeobrien8886]

What kind of rod do you use to male the swivel

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Mike, just a smallnpiece of 4mm steel rod that I had lying around.

[@mikeobrien8886]

@@MikeWaldt thank you I want to do that to the top of a walking stick. Someone wants to do a stash spot at the top

[@mikeobrien8886]

Let me ask would a wooden dowel work

[@hobbyturner6634]

Dowel pins would help Mike. Otherwise a lovely box

[@MikeWaldt]

One of the many possible methods Adrian, thanks for your input mate, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@wanparaph]

So the lid can actually be removed

[@MikeWaldt]

Yes it can, thanks for watching.

[@suzume320]

nice

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Cheers Mike

[@joewilliams601]

Made one of these several years ago and made the same mistake with the swivel hole.

[@MikeWaldt]

Glad it wasn't just me it happened to Joe 🙂

[@baconsoda]

That's a good way to set the holes. I am lazier than you, I drill for the hole first, before parting the lid, and then make a wooden peg with a slightly domed top to join them up again. Not as elegant as your method. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks brendan, I do like the sound of yours too mate :) Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Nice job. "Stuff" happens! Now you have a good excuse to make another one, and this time it will be "perfect" for the wife.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Alan, "Stuff" happens all the time mate ;) Cheers Mike

[@MartyLibman]

Mike I have been making salt cellars (salt pots) for 15 years for my gallery sales. I drill the hole prior to separation of the lid! Also metal pins will corrode from exposure to the salt. I turn a small dowel inserting it through the lid. www.woodbowls.net Marty.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Marty, and thank you for the sound advice, much appreciated. Take care Mike

[@aceofspades6161]

needs a magnet or something to hold it closed

[@MikeWaldt]

That is a possibility, but the lid stays where you leave it as the whole piece is quite weighty. Thanks for the suggestion though. Take care Mike

[@davidshaper5146]

Minor mistake. I'd have been more impressed if you had drilled through the top.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol....I'll try harder in future David :) Take care Mike

[@gerrygrenon]

Stop talking....and turn

[@MikeWaldt]

No one is forcing you to listen ... move on .... move on 🙂