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<DIV>Dick</DIV>
<DIV>It is amazing how much wood still moves, once it changes environments. It
moves even within its own environment. I hope they don't split. Like you
said, only time and seasons will tell.</DIV>
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<DIV>I did a similar panel within frame for a coffee table for one of my
daughters and so far it hasn't split, but I did leave a little gap for
expansion.</DIV>
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<DIV>Again beautiful work.</DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>