I don't use it very much because it eventually turns brown. I do use it for splines at the corners of frames. It is very tight grain and the contrast looks nice on lighter frames, and blends well with darker finishes. I is pretty pricey stuff and hard to get where I live. I think it keeps its color better after finishing and sealing. It is really beautiful though for accents. legs on a fancy box, or a handle, or a fitted top to a box. I am always very careful cutting it to avoid tearout. Always use a sacrificial piece to back it up. Used in frame splines, I use it oversized and trim it with a really sharp Japanese saw. You have to be careful with sanding because it's often harder than the rest of the frame, which is why I'm so careful with that pull saw. I've occasionally put tape on the frame to protect it from any OOPSIE with the saw|
I also have a shop made jig just for cutting 1/8th inch splines. It adjusts for spacing for the spline or splines. The sled moves on rails that fit in the table saw's miter slots. Precision, baby! Here tis.
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