Been playing in the shop for a few days. Working my way through some fancy hardwood boards. Finally got to the point of adding an oil finish to this thing
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Maybe a look inside?
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Two large knots, might as well"feature them, as the grain swirls around them. Back is a curly Maple
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Yep, more knots.That edge above is part of the lid. Used a live edge as it was about the largest plank I had left.
Holding the top down is a few plug covered screws
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Inside, there are some pen/pencil holders
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two on each side of a center divider. Bottom is just some 1/4" Oak plywood. Brass hinges, four coats of oil finish...so far. Just playing around in the shop.
No real written plans, just "drew it up" in my head...The Infamous Single Brain Cell Sketch-up.