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I decided to resaw some 3” thick rough sawn walnut that was given to me a few years ago. The walnut was so dirty and rough I had little idea of what lied beneath. I cleaned up the surface of one board at the drum sander and began to get excited when I saw its true colors. I resawed and milled the stock to ½” thickness. Here it is in this box I made for my Mother in law. She provided the dimensions and will use it for mail. The divider in front is for outgoing mail. She is currently using a cardboard box and would probably be satisfied with a simple plywood and nails unfinished box. I’m not much on pallet wood projects or ugly box contests. I have grain matching around all 4 corners. Oil and polly finish.

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That's not a goof...It's a design feature.
Dewayne

Hey Dewayne,
That's outstanding! Isn't it wonderful to find riches just under the surface?
Cheers,
Tom

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Gorgeous! This is why they call walnut the king of american hardwoods. Nice match with the maple also.

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I agree with Gene - that quilted maple on the inside almost steals the show from the walnut.

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Cheers - Dennis

Like an opal..............you can see fire in that wood! Super nice!

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How cool to find that in the woodpile.
Nice!
Zulu

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You did a great job with some beautiful wood.

Have a great day.

Very nicely done. I'm sure she will smile every time she uses it.

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Verna
Indianapolis, IN