Tinnman. In the story of this door bell cover I mentioned I was attempting to cut the the face plate with a chisel and it cracked. It was a perfect piece w/great rays. The one with the knot was a left over when I resawed the original piece. If you think the knot is visible you should see it on the reverse side of the piece. 

I ordered one of those square mortise kits from Grizzly that attach to your drill press. Because I’d be cutting a lot of square holes I bought a Powermatic machine. 

This was the last piece of QSWO I had left over from a medicine cabinet I build. 

You right sometimes the little imperfections add to the project’s unique appeal. 

Thanks Tin 

James McIntyre