Figured wood

As far as a veneer that would contrast well with oak, how about a roseood like I used on this project:

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Well, since oak is a light colored work you want something a darker to show off both woods.

If you can find a piece of crotch walnut that would go along with it great.
It’s a native wood so you should be able to find a good piece.

You can see what it looks like here:
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/1790

If you want some ideas look at some of the bokes I and Lumberjocks onthis site have made.
Don’t worry about copying anyone’s design. Imitation is the best from of flattery.

The feet is a design choice that will be based on the type of box you make and what you are going for.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

If it’s red oak some Madrone Burl veneer might look great. It’s almost a cherry color, but doesn’t age like cherry.

This is some on ebay.

If you think it might work. I can send you some. Give me the size you’d need. It’s usually thicker than normal veneer so it might not bend too well if that is a requirement.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Like Gary said, there are a lot of examples of very nicely made boxes that can be your inspiration. Hard to beat the price Karson is charging.

WOW beautiful wood Charlie

-- Hope Never fails

I have used purpleheart as a contrasting wood for oak alot. Especially on smaller boxes. I will try to get a picture up on our gallery. It’s a little contemporary, but it looks good with the oak.

-- Chris ( Eaglewoods@sbcglobal.net )

one of my favorites with oak other than walnut (already mentioned ) , is mohogany .