How to make a Smudge Box

I have uploaded to Youtube a series of videos on how I make a smudge box.  Below are the links to the videos.  They are in order.  Depending on your skills as a wood turner, you may find that you can skip some of these steps.

How to make a smudge box videos:

Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 1
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 2
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 3
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 4
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 5
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 6
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 7
​Making a smudge box - Preparing the Material 8
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Making a smudge box - The First Laminations 1
Making a smudge box - The First Laminations 2

Making a smudge box - The Second Laminations 1
Making a smudge box - The Second Laminations 2
Making a smudge box - The Second Laminations 3
Making a smudge box - The Second Laminations 4
Making a smudge box - The Second Laminations 5

Making a smudge box - Preparing the Blanks 1
Making a smudge box - Preparing the Blanks 2
Making a smudge box - Preparing the Blanks 3
Making a smudge box - Preparing the Blanks 4

Making a smudge box - starting with the top - 1
Making a smudge box - starting with the top - 2
Making a smudge box - starting with the top - 2b
Making a smudge box - starting with the top - 3

Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 1
Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 1b
Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 2
Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 3
Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 3b
Making a smudge box - turning the bottom 3c

Making a smudge box - turning the outside

Making a smudge box - applying additional coats of finish​

Making a smudge box - removing the box from the lathe

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