When making my last batch of fly boxes I used this piece of wood I had lying around. Not sure what type of wood it is. I got this particular piece of wood in a pile of wood I bought when a local furniture repair shop closed and had an auction.
The color and grain looks a bit like cherry but I don't think it is. When working with it it seemed much harder and more dense than cherry. Also seemed heavier. Much more toward maple in weight and hardness.
This box is finished with several coats of spar varnish diluted about 50/50 with mineral spirits. Any ideas? Thanks!