This was my first go at creating something more significant. The interior pattern is the same laminated oak and poplar as the hammer I made earlier and the background is gray-stained cedar.
This project took a lot of time and required that I use a variety of new woodworking techniques. Because of this I learned a lot about how wood behaves when cutting, gluing/clamping and finishing. I also learned (the hard way) about wood expansion and this piece began to cup and break after a season because of how I built it. Overall it was a great learning experience.
