The Cherry blank that I had was a little off on the dimensions 3-3/4 x 3-3/4 so I gave myself a little extra on the length and cut it 4-1/2" tall. This is only the 3rd box that I have completed and I'm starting to get the hang of it, I think. Topped with a 1-1/8" square walnut finial. Yakima, I hope you like it as much as my wife did. She is already placing orders for more.