This was made from a Cedar limb that has been in the shop for a while. I could not figure out weather to turn it or burn it. I'm now glad I turned it. I will be making more of these. I just wish I had started making these things sooner. I bet they would sell really well. I will probally pass this one along as a Christmas present. It is finished with 4 coats of spray Laqure. C&C Welcome