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Great looking box and pattern. I can understand being a little nervous on the stems. What kind of wood are you using and how thick? Finish depends on the type of wood. Depending on the size, the 9mm stop hinges may be the way to go. I posted some info on how to use them. Lowes 2 sided tape is the way to go for positioning them. You definitely got the veining down!

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15 hours ago, munzieb said:

Great looking box and pattern. I can understand being a little nervous on the stems. What kind of wood are you using and how thick? Finish depends on the type of wood. Depending on the size, the 9mm stop hinges may be the way to go. I posted some info on how to use them. Lowes 2 sided tape is the way to go for positioning them. You definitely got the veining down!

Thanks Bernd, I used 1/4 poplar just in case I destroyed it I did not want to be out the expense of a nicer hardwood. 

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51 minutes ago, Badgerboy said:

Thanks Bernd, I used 1/4 poplar just in case I destroyed it I did not want to be out the expense of a nicer hardwood. 

Todd, you got this. Poplar = Paint. Black Gloss Lacquer? Time to move up to some better wood like Bubinga or Padauk. Shellac sealer and Clear /gloss or semi gloss lacquer will make it Pop!

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