For your amusement, here it is, though I’m going back to a simpler design in the future.
The top has acrylic windows so I can see if I missed a day. Unfortunately, they get dirty too easily, and I somehow managed to crack the acrylic. They also make the top thicker.
I changed the shape from circular to octagonal, which was genuinely an improvement as it’s easier to turn. The days of the week are inlayed rather than engraved, which is also a nice touch.
I added a third layer at the bottom which comes off. When it’s time to refill the pillbox, you put it on top, and pour out a few pills in the middle, then push them into the compartments. Despite my bad hand, I didn’t actually find this to be easier, but some people might find it helpful. Anyway, I won’t include this next time. It adds more complexity and thickness.
I don’t either - it all sounds reasonable and good on paper. But the end result, once you have in your hands, seems clunky (so many layers) and unattractive (smudged acrylic). I’m going to make myself another one without the “improvements“ (But keeping the octagonal shape.)
I stack mine, taking off the bottom take the pills and put on top. That way I can see from across the room if the latest was taken. That way the pills get taen even if late. I have been working on how to do that with a box I made.
I would remove the designfail tag, as it is just different and addresses other considerations.
I subscribe to the “Simple is Elegant” band, but acknowledge that people have different tastes.
In any case it is a superb piece in craftmanship. I also love the color, and the inlaid days of the week just pop with the contrast. Again Congratulations @Purplie.
The woods were purpleheart, walnut, and aspen. It’s a great combination, but another design problem. The edges (not pictured) show a discordant layering, including the acrylic layer, and had to be painted.
The color shows another mistake too. The Miniwax Polycrylic finish turned the purpleheart somewhat brownish, really dulling its vibrancy. I had better luck with blonde shellac.
