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This is very inspiring. For many years I've counted Jere Osgood as one of a handful of my favorite furniture makers that I aspire to be like - inventive, original, and uncompromising. Thanks for shining a light on his great work!

You're right - different glues can leave colored glue lines. However, there are 2 things you can do to avoid seeing your glue line that should be mentioned. First, you can use Elmer's white glue (the stuff kids use in school). It dries clear. Second, you can make the joint disappear entirely (no matter the glue used) if you clean up your long-grain glue surfaces with a pass from a sharp hand plane.

When will this article be available online? I'm looking forward to it!

This book belongs in my shop library!

This DVD is just what I need! Pick ME!!!

Very subtle, elegant box. It's interesting how sometimes your limitations (ie. not having a large enough piece of wood for the lid) can lead to a great design element that you would not have otherwise considered.