I just finished 3 pistols boxes for a friend. There are two made of curly cherry with one accented and lined with Purple Heart and the other is accented and lined with paduak. Both have a veneered top of Brazilian redwood burl. The 3rd box is Claro walnut and is accented and lined with curly maple. All three are finished with 2 coats of Odie’s oil and then rubbed out Renaissance micro wax.