: I have used the same tecnique, but without the extra layers, on my
: Great Auk i just used one 5 mm strip of ash, it turned out fine
: if you dont look at the point where the ends meet, - I have
: still a lot to learn

I didn't like the way the ends turned out either so I cut 1/2" off each side and fit in a piece of oak. I could have use the mahogany to match but decide for a little contrast.