a Box made of Bubinga wood that Jack made for me for Christmas. The top is cherry (pretty sure) and is a shade lighter, which I think is attractive. It’s about 4″ x 4″ x 8″, just the right size to hold small knitting tools. Unfortunately, if I put it on the coffee table in front of me where I knit, it will soon get covered by books or knitting or one of the cats will nudge it on the floor. So I have it on display in a safe spot until I can reorganize the way I knit. Or maybe I’ll just fill it with chocolates and really enjoy it. 
I know he had a few problems with chip outs when he was making the box joints. But it turned out lovely after he stained it with a medium mahogany finish.
The knob on top is one I settled on after looking at several different ones at Lowe’s.
I just googled the wood and discovered I’ve been spelling and saying it all wrong. I thought it was “berbinga” and it’s really “bubinga” wood. Also known as African rosewood, it comes from Cameroon and is a natural medium reddish-brown wood with lighter veining, so they say. It’s botanical name is Guibourtia Demeusei. And according to more than one web site it’s susceptible to the common furniture beetle. Hmmm, I wonder if we have any of those.
Next up in the woodworking shop: a two-person porch rocker. Just as soon as we make a trip to Des Moines to get the wood he wants. I have the spot all picked out for it.
Such a sweet little box, you husband is very talented.
I love little boxes — yours is beautiful! Such a talented husband you have.
That is beautiful! Can he make two two-person rockers? hehe
A beautiful box! The dovetails are excellent, too!
Good luck to hubby for the rocker – we’ll want pictures when it’s finished!