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   donmabr1 | Mar 25, 2009 07:48pm | #1

   Very nice Shaker Oval Box. The tacks in the fingers line up very nicely which is something you don't always see. I'd be interested in knowing where the spalted material thin enough for the bands came from. And, what the finish is. Overall, the piece is a very good example of a modern interpretation of a period design. My compliments.

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   bobafrench | Mar 26, 2009 03:23am | #2

   Thank you Donmabr1. I have the wood cut for me when I find just the right kind. Spalted Maple has to be cut at just the right time (before it gets too punky)and I lucked out with this beautiful piece. I use a commercial finish that I buy through Woodcraft. It is a 2 part finish by General Finishes; 1 coat of Seal-A-Cell and 2 coats of Arm-R-Seal Satin finish.