Live and learn Paul...well live anyway. Regardless, it turned out awesome except for the little glitch.

What finish did you you apply? It really made that sapelle come alive.

The finish is one coat of Watco

Amazing piece. I could live with that little glimmer. Just put a decal over it or paint a black circle over it. Maybe I missed it but what goes in the long slots? Cigars?

 

Ok found it , Steak Knives. The last time I saw some in a tray was at the PX Back in 72. Bought a set and we used it for over 40 years. 

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The new version. Sans blowout. 
Paul

The two knife sets are completed. The outsides will need a couple of more coats and then put the knives in and deliver. Next it’s a bowl. I’m feeling the need to do some turning. I have some chunks of Wenge which I am going to try to make a bowl out of. 
Paul

Those came out really nice 

Even better with finish

Today was glue up the wenge blanks and completed a heart shaped something or other. 
Paul

Very Nice!  Danl

Wow, wow, wow!

Nicely done Paul.

Someone is going to LOVE those gifts!

Today was do the final glue up for the bowl and also a blank for a charcuterie ( had to look that one up) board. Also as a side note I saw a YouTube on woodworking and the guy figured out how to wall mount the Makita charger and it works really well. Always hated that it doesn’t come with wall mount slots. 
Paul

Some nice-looking gifts Paul. 

First charcuterie board done. It was supposed to be a Christmas present for someone but the wife snagged this one. I seem to be going backwards instead of forward. Hmmm

Paul

I can understand why she scarfed this one up!

Well then, Merry Christmas dear.

You better hide the next one or things will just move from shop to home.

I know. I will put my foot down. No more absconding with Christmas presents. That approach has worked so well in 45 years 😎

Paul

16 hours ago, Masonsailor said:

First charcuterie board done. It was supposed to be a Christmas present for someone but the wife snagged this one.

 You should have told her it was a cutting board; everyone has those.