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Jatoba, Zebrawood, Maple splines. Dimensions: 12×7x4 1/2". Finish: BLO, shellac, Renissance wax. Patron hinges. This is some of the zebrawood I was charged $25.50 a BF because it was 'highly figured'. They neglected to mention the crack that went clear through the board. Did my best to hide it but I can still see it. The overall box turned out OK and I do love my Jatoba! ($2 a BF locally).

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Nice box once again Andy. I know those little things we as woodworkers notice, but from the photos I don't see the crack so nice job fixing it.

I do need to try those hinges sometime. I like the way they look. and the shape of them seem like they could be anything.
 

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Great box Andy…I don't notice the crack in the Zebrawood but we all notice every miniscule defect in our own projects. Your boxes are progressively getting nicer and nicer.
 

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You're way to quick to point out your flaws. Beautiful box.
 

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this is a really beautiful little box, the combo's of wood are really good together, i dont see the crac k your talking about , so it looks good from here…which is several thousand miles, so maybe that is why i cant see it….but over all its a really nice box, i thought you were banned from box making…lol…...maybe your significant other has not seen your latest project…maybe you called this a chest or a bowl…lol…...
 

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Some More expensive wood?? With defects. They must have seen this country boy coming with money in hand!! the design is working in many different types of woods. I bought some Zebra wood recently for $12.00 a BF and thought I was splurging. I like the half lap joints in the lid, but I think I will stay with mitered corners. Just easier for me.
 

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Andy, I believe you're starting to show off ! ha, ha.

You've got "pretty" shooting out of that box about six different ways !
 

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Robert, My half lap method is easier for me than miters but the reason I went to these was Concern over wood movement from trapping these solid panels in my lids. The half laps should be MUCH stronger than miters. Right???
 

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Andy, I have no argument about half laps being stronger. I simply 'hope' the panel is too small for significant movement!! Time will tell. The half lap looks good, I'm too lazy to change.
 

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What crack, that's a design element. This box looks great, and the finish is spot on, nicely done.
 

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That's a mighty fine box, as always, Andy. I like everything about it… What crack.. We are our worst judges
 

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they're all great, Andy!
 

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This one is for wood lovers! Really nice.
 

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Another great box
 
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