I completed my Maloof Low back side chair using walnut and ebony accents as described in the thread Coopered seats in How To forum). Attached are a few photos of the finished product.Overall I am very satisfied with the outcome and look of the finished chair. lesson learned, invest in better quality lumber. I constructed this chair from the $0.50 per bf walnut from the gentleman in Wake Forest a few months ago. It required significantly more work than I prefer but I only have about $20 in lumber in this piece. The finish is waterlox satin (4 coats) and briwax