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I'm still trying to catch up. From reading other folks project descriptions, i see i am not alone!
-This is a walnut and unidentified wood (really cool with these green streaks in it - i heard it could be poplar)

...mirror frame that was a request from my son and his significant other. I think it is about 4 or so feet tall.
My man cut those cool branch crotches for me that i used in the corners. He cuts crazy pieces and says " i know if i cut something like that, you will find something to do with it." -well i finally figured out what to do with those. I had to use the not-so-pretty side of one, by default of the design.
I also tried that rock inlay thing some of you folks do in the natural cracks and openings …i need to stick to epoxying beetles and junk in there and just leaving them as-is.
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I am ready to get back to big outdoor projects that do not require such precision cutting and extensive sanding!

Like everything else, it has a lot of mistakes and filler to try to camouflage them.
One day i am going to build a house out of wood glue and sawdust.

BTW -I did not get the mitre saw until after i had already assembled the glue-up!

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wicked looking wood - she's a beaut!
 

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Seriously nice frame inspired piece
Happy New Year
Trevor
 

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Do beetles increase or lower the value. LOL Very nice piece. I am so ready to get back to building a shed and raised garden beds.
 

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Very well done Looks great!
 

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Christine,

That's a very nice way of incorporating those interesting pieces. How large is it?

Nice work.

L/W
 

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Beautiful piece for sure. The way it is framed with the live edge part is very cool.

Is the unidentified wood spalted maple?
 

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Looks really good especially those naturally corners and I like the contrast of light and brown…
 

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This is incredibly beautiful! Love the contrasting woods, and the balanced design of the mirror! Have questions- will send a PM. :)
 

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Looks like we have the same taste in wood. The bent crotches are also knowen as knee braces, once used in the boat building world. I love them and will try to show some of mine in the future. What you suspect as poplar, could also be spaldid Birch. Love the piece, clean lines, looks great. I like to view the task of covering up mistakes, as a problem solveing challenge. For it's at these times we learn much!
 

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Christine- this is a good place to put some pics of that desk/chair you just finished up!
 
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