White Oak. 5" x 10" x 1 & 3/4". Rattle can lacquer.
I cut the blank down just enough to get it square all around. I like it because it shows off the grain on all 6 sides. I took very light cuts and still got some burn.
You can have my girl but don't touch my hat. Lyle Lovett
Excellent item Hairy, great job on maximizing the grain! Could make some fine soap dishes if stabilized or certainly a handy desk item but sanding out that interior makes me cringe. The profiling is a crowning detail for something with 1000 uses.