Murray Finn

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Sometimes I think I have sawdust in my veins because the look and feel of fine woods are an ongoing fascination for me. Colour, texture and grain offer endless combinations for designing boxes —especially using native species such as Maple and Walnut as well as the exotic woods of Rosewood, Bloodwood, and Purpleheart. 

After sketching rough drawings, I refine my plans using computer software to draft a pattern.  At this point, the complexity of the form challenges my interest in puzzles and mathematics. Using pine, a prototype is first constructed to solve any problems with the box’s form and function. Once these refinements are made, I must decide what combinations of wood will make the best box. Cutting, fitting, & sanding with both power and hand tools follows until I am satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the piece. Lastly, the finish is applied, sometimes followed by buffing and polishing, depending on the finish used.