Burl top box

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Found a way to use a special piece of bubinga burl, and thought it went well with sapele.  The medallion on front is a piece of hobby stainless bonded to maple inlay.    Ok I'll find some better hinges but used what had

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

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wow tim that burl is just radiant ! not sure if i care for the medallion though, kinda takes away from the beauty of the wood.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

One sexy Box, love the burl in the top. Have to agree with Pottz about the little medallion though.

Main Street to the Mountains

Good combination of timbers!
l👀ks  like that wood is on fire 😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

OK, you've made me say it - Stunning !

Huh? Whadaya mean it ain't "measure once cut twice"?

Beautiful burl

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Really beautiful.  What finish did you use?  Made the grain really pop.
Finish is laquer 

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov