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.
I want to do right, but not right now. Gillian Welch
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.