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This project is constructed of 1/8" spalted maple laminated to 3/8" walnut, with bloodwood for the inlaid corners. The lid is lift-off friction-fit.There is no finish on the box other than buffing and waxing on my three-wheel system. I generally start with an oil finish, but I liked the natural color of the wood and didn't want to darken it any more than necessary.

I titled it "Silky" because that is how it feels to the touch. There is nothing quite like buffed and waxed maple for a wonderful sensory experience.

Thanks for looking. As always, comments and questions welcome.

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Very beautiful work. Great wood, great job!
 

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That is some nice spalted maple Charlie .
I just love spalted wood but seldom find any and in the stores they want a fortune for it .
This one sort of reminds me of a map very eye catching .

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Really nice Charlie, great box!
 

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Great box and I really like the spalted maple. The finish looks fantastic.
 

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Great looking project, beautiful figured wood. Another masterpiece!
 

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Colours and grains are beautiful. The box is very simple but yet so outstanding.
 

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Thank you all!

Klaus, I have never been able to find spalted lumber locally. I get it on eBay.
 

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Beautiful box and ….wood. Well done sir.
 

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Awesome box. Great combo of woods.
 

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A definite masterpiece!
I would like to touch it, the name just begs a touch.
 

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Spalted AND figured? NICE. Beautifully showcased, Charlie!
 

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Outstanding spalted maple and you used it well!

Hmmm….To my eye that sure looks more like Paduak than Bloodwood…?
Either way its a nice contrast :)
 

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This is what you get when you mix an artisan and a craftsman. I find it very inspiring.
 

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Great palate of colors and your usual attention to detail. Love the spalt!
 

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Thank you all very much for the kind words.

Andy: As I sit in my office looking at the photos this morning, I can see why you are say it looks more like Padauk. In person, though, the corners are more red… less orange than they appear here. At least I'm pretty sure I cut them from my bloodwood scraps. :)
 

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Nice contrast and pattern match. This is a "real" keeper. We've come to expect no less from your shop. Goodon'ya and thanks for the artwork this AM . Picks up the spirit to view your work. don s.
 

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Charlie, a great looking box. It all flows together very nicely for sure. Thanks for sharing
 

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Another beautiful box from your creative mind. The walnut interior is a nice surprise. When you come visit, I'll send you home with a lifetime supply of spalted wood.
 
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