Every year I build a piece for my church auction.
I built a "traditional" shaker tall clock out of cherry several years ago. (see left photo below)
This year I decided to build another one, but make it different. I found an awesome piece of maple at a local wood store and went to work and have the base glued-up. (See middle pic below)
Now I'm having second thoughts & have a few questions:
#1. Is this too daring???
#2. What do you call the coloring on the maple? (Is it spalting??)
#3. What should I do for the trim (for the base & head)?? I was thinking maybe a light walnut to match the darker maple... or use light maple??
#4. What should I use for the wood behind the white clock face?? Walnut or maple?? (see right pic below)
#5. Any ideas on a finish... I'm afraid an oil-based wipe-on finish would make the piece too yellow??
Thanks for you opinion & comments!
-jj