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 My project is a wooden cutting board made from three different types of wood: maple, walnut, and cherry. To complete the project, the design was planned, the wood pieces were cut and assembled by my partner while I was absent, and then I sanded the board until it was smooth and applied varnish to finish it. My favorite part of the project is the look of the different woods together because the contrast between the maple, walnut, and cherry makes the board visually interesting. The most challenging part was making sure the sanding was even and smooth so the final finish looked clean. If I were to do this project again, I would be more involved during the cutting stage so I could experience every step of the process. Now that the project is finished, I plan to keep and use the cutting board at home.


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