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Just a little beveled-edge box, about 6" x 4". The primary woods are maple and mystery wood. (I picked up a box of mixed wood on eBay a while back, and I really don't recall the exact species the seller said were included. Some I can identify… some I'm not sure about.)

Finish is about as simple as it gets: The dreaded (by some) BLO, followed by buffing and waxing on my Beall 3-wheel system.

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Looks like Paduak to me. If you scratch it, and it smells kind of like coconut sort of a sweet smell then that is what it is. Nice box well done. I just used a Beal Wood Buff System for the first time recently and was very impressed…. Thanks for sharing….
 

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nice box, I like the beveled edge joinery with the vertical splines. Is that what youd call it, does it have a specific name? Either way, Ill have to try this. Nice work and thanks for posting.
 

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Nice color combination Charlie, and nicely put together ! I can't tell much about the specie from way down here, I'd just call it handsome, even though it looks a lil' bit like mesquite from over texas way…? don't really matter and doesn't change the quality of the build ! good on'ya Charlie !
 

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Rick, thanks. It's definitely not Padauk…. I'm quite familiar with that. It's lighter and browner than padauk, and has a lot of chatoyance that really doesn't come through in the photos.
 

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great box. I like the inlay.
 

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I love bevels, they look so neat and clean.
 

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Charlie, very pretty and elegant Box!
Very cool wood too..I'm not sure what it is but it kinda looks like some Grandillio I have!
Great job on a beautiful box!
 

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Nice one Charlie.
Looks like some rosewood that I have in the shop. Doesn't really matter - the color combo is nice.
Good looking design too.

Steve
 

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Great looking box Charlie…The corners and the fancy banding add a very nice accent. Could the mystery wood possibly be Bubbabinga?
How do you like the Beall buffing system? I have one and think it puts a fantastic finale' on a finish.
 

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Greg, I believe you are correct about the bubinga.

I love the Beall system…. greatest thing since sliced bread when it comes to finishing!
 

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You really designed a unique box. The detail is wonderful. I really like the corners. It does look like bubinga.
-don
 

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Pretty box! Love the inlay.

That mystery wood looks like Bubinga to me.
 

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Lovely little box Charlie with a lots of nice details. The banding looks great and so does the mystery wood. Where do those mystery trees grow?
 

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Nice box. I vote bubinga.
 

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Fine box Charlie. The lid could be any of several species. But whatever it is the combination goes well together.
Well detailed box and the inlayed banding is a good touch, as is the contrasting edging. Did you make the banding? Just curious if you had considered a shop made lid lift?
 

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Sweet little box, Charlie. Nice choice of woods and the simple design gives it an understated elegance. Another winner!
 

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Charlie great job, very clean lines and nice design. I'm going with rose wood. Seems to brown For Paduak.
 
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