Tapered Dovetailed Lidded Bowl

This is an experiment from a suggestion from Old Tool ( Tom) to try a tapered dovetail on the lid of these bowls. I made a series of process shots when making this one and I find it easier to make than parallel dovetails. Another design enhancement is planned for the next batch.
This one is 3 1/2" diameter and 1 3/4" high. It has 2 -  3/8" rare earth magnets to lock the lid in position so it won't slide out if tilted.
It is finished with Danish oil and clear satin lacquer.
Here is how I built this one:

I used some mesquite cut offs from a previous project and cut one side at 3 degrees,.

I ran the bottom through the router table to make the dovetails at the 3 degree angle and 3/8" deep

I cut the top to fit the bottom using y drop indicator fixture for fine adjustments on the fence to dial in the fit.

I picked up the center  of the top and cut both pieces close to round. Then I glued on an old spigot to hold the pair of them for turning on the lathe

The bottom is bored for  the center holding area and then mounted on a jam chuck to turn away the spigot. I forgot to show a shot of the bottom with the inner holed bored out

The top and bottom are sanded to remove any of the remaining construction material.

You have to have that tail stock center jammed in real tight so the dovetail tops does not fly out when it really get spinning.

Cheers, Jim