is suitable for the dyeing process. Eucalyptus can grow up to 70m in height. Its rapid growth and adaptability to a wide range of climates makes this species a sustainable choice." The Challenges Due to the organic, nonsymmetrical shape of the stainless steel inlay, routing a matching recess in the four-section table top was labor intensive, recalls Curry. "We were not comfortable in having our CNC rout directly into the sketch face Eucalyptus panels, so we made CNC patterns to be used to manually cut in the inlay recesses. The size and complexity of the shape and design were challenging, as was ensuring there were no cracks or gaps between the stainless steel and veneered edges." fall 2020 I designsolutions 49