Here are some examples of practice work I've been doing with turned lidded containers. Most of the work involves raw lumber, some of which is still a bit green, but it's only practice anyhow, right? From left to right, we have a Japanese Cherry tree trunk which had a matching lid. As I previously stated, I turned green wood which can have some unexpected results. In this case, the lid split on the edge after about 24 hours and was non repairable. I salvaged the container by using some purpleheart stock I had lying around. I then bevel cut a silhouette to add a little character. The container is about 3.5 inches in diameter and about 3 inches high. The finish is boiled linseed oil with a high speed buffing. The next container is also Japanese Cherry, but the lid stayed intact for this one. I also did a bit of scroll saw work on this lid, relief cutting a simple pentagram. The finish technique and dimensions are similar to the other Japanese Cherry container. The last container is an applewood species (exact species is unknown) and still has a bit of the bark on a small portion. The finish is a coat of Danish Oil and it measures around 2 inches in diameter and about 5 inches high.