Thanks all!
That's a great concept Neil. Don't tell Richard Kennedy - he'll nick that idea for sure! Is it dishwasher safe by the way?
Yes it is dishwasher safe. We don't have one!
I like this Neil great piece of turning. A great fit from inner to outer, I bet there was many test fits to get it such a good fit.
Not many actually, which was surprising.
I turned the outer of the Sapele but left it slightly too tight on the Birch, and unfinished. This was no bad thing as by the time I finished the piercing on the Birch, which made it more flexible anyway, the Sapele had moved slightly. Another cut, and a quick hand sand sorted it out.
Still lined up the end grain on both pieces though, just in case!