I used a table saw to mill the boards to best I could just to find the best grain figure. I then worked with them to get as close to book match as I could. I found some pretty good ones

BE CAREFULL

always use care when using power tools and sharp chisels, knives and planes

also use safety glasses

dust mask are a must who knows what they treat those pallets with

Tools

table saw

band saw

chisels

dovetail saw

hand plane

drill and bits

sander