re: Shou Sugi Ban box experiment - softwood

I think you have a nicely-unique box there Ryan 👍 The scalloping you mention is an interesting, but having the ends shrink up presents problems.

I'm learning vicariously through all you guys about how this all can work. I really want to try for the gator skin but makes me think I need a hardwood and perhaps even do the burn, then cut the miters for best fit.


Well done! I like the touches you added.