The mystery box

This has been a trying weekend in the shop. Last weekend was a complete wash because it was so cold, but I managed to get out this weekend (despite the cold temperatures) and attempt to build something that turned out to be fraught with problems. Anyone care to take a guess at what this is going to be? Hint: I was inspired by a Twilight Zone episode starring William Shatner.

It has a lid  that I havent glued on yet:

I can tell you that this is an example where my vision was far clearer than my execution. I hope to get a video posted next week. Rats.