I was so happy with yesterday's success of the project I made for my dad that today I went out and made a gift for my step mom. I used a piece of burn walnut. I get them for $2.50 a piece at the local Woodworkers Source. (never know when you might want a piece of burl walnut) The base is a left over piece of regular walnut. I think it turned out nice. I love using my spiral blades.