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Hey nice work,how did you make it swivel?
 

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Nice job on this and a unique twist on the top. Love the wood combination. Looks great.
 

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Ashe, I used 8th inch steel dowel rod. I only glued them into the lid so they could swivel. I also used rare earth magnets to help keep the lid closed. I also used some wax on the rod so it could swivel easier.
 

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Thanks Michael,if you lift the lid straight up will the lid slide out off the box with the rod attached?
 

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Yeah both halves of the lid will come off if you lift them straight up. It's a very snug fit so it doesn't come off very easily.
 

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Very nicely done-it turned out quite attractive.
 

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I like the opening idea.
 
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