For an old school Notepad..
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Top, lid and front are in Spalted Maple...
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Sides and back are just plain Maple..
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2 coats of Witch's Brew Stain, 1 coat of Amber Shellac 1 pound cut, 1 coat of Warm Gloss Poly
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Bottom is 1/4" plywood. Dividers to hold whatever needs to be held...sized to fit a Yellow Legal Notepad.