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Wood selection

Never done a blog entry before but figured I'd start one and update as I go along.

I resawed some spalted maple bookmatched panels that I want to glue up and use for a jewelry case project. I have no printed plans, just some ideas that are based on stuff I've seen and materials I have on hand.
Something like this.

Using reclaimed mahogany that I grabbed for $25 for the carcass


and this maple for the drawer fronts.


And this for the top insert.


I want to insert (frame) the top but am worried about movement. Should I insert it like I would a picture in a frame using a rabbet on the underside?

Or, I was thinking about using the spalted maple to make doors like this in the vein of lj member Roger's wonderful project but am worried that they would warp?



I suppose I could use the mahogany like this from Steve Smith Boxes as it is 3/4" thick & 70 yrs old and unlikely to move


Thinking I will make the drawer slides and pulls like I did in my last project.


Not going to copy these but just getting some thought starters. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Hi Andy - not sure if this helps but some of your pictures reminded me of a box I did not too long ago and thought it might give you some inspiration.



Feel free to ignore if it isn't helpful.
 
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