A couple of This weekends projects

Very nice, I’m sure you sister-in-law will be very pleased. I know I could not use a knife on something that obviously has had so much craftsmanship put into it :)

i love the second one.

terrific CB’s, the patterns blend very well together. The Koa wood gives it a nice richness. I will have to try getting some Koa wood.

-- Flaws are only in the eye of the artisan!

the first one is one fantastic board!! are the small cubes in the center also end grain? kind of hard to tell. again fantastic

-- wiser1934, new york

Guys, thanks for the kind words.

Wiser, yes, they are end grain as well.

-- Patrick, Helicopters don't fly. They beat the air into submission.

Man what a great job on them, I really like the first one amazing pop to it!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

These are both beautiful boards and I’m sure they were pleased with them.

-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

Very nice boards…well done!

Fearless prediction – these will become show pieces on someone’s countertop and never…NEVER see a knife come near them! Who would dare cut on them?

-- -- Don in Ottawa, http://www.donebydon.ca

The first board is my favorite.

Is it maple and mahogany or walnut?

-- If you believe you can or can not do a thing, you are correct.

Board number one would be my choice : )
Great combination of wood species…wish there were more photos to enjoy !

-- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain!