End Grain Zebra Centerband

[Wmcullen]

I've just started experimenting with End Grain centerbands.
Both wenge and zebrawood have strikingly interesting patterns... but the lines can feel very linear... and imho sometimes distracting as centerbands.
But using the end grain creates a magnificent wavy or marbled effect. I've had some trouble cutting them, but figured out some tricks.
Thanks for looking,
Cullen

 

[sorcerertd]

I do love that marbled look. It stood out to me right away.

 

[TDahl]

Very nice. Great complimenting combination of materials.

 

[PenPal]

Love end grain ,beaut band.

 

[Stuart Robertson]

I've just started experimenting with End Grain centerbands.
Both wenge and zebrawood have strikingly interesting patterns... but the lines can feel very linear... and imho sometimes distracting as centerbands.
But using the end grain creates a magnificent wavy or marbled effect. I've had some trouble cutting them, but figured out some tricks.
Thanks for looking,
Cullen
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Nice contrast

 

[Kcimdrib]

Looks pretty good to me. And who would have thought such a simple thing could make so much difference.