My first attempt at carving (finished, in situ)

[Neil]

The house is the the West of Ireland, so the thatch doesn't get the chance to dry out much! I bet you'll get twice the life expectancy out of yours in Essex - you don't have any rain there, do you? :lol:

Cheers,
Neil

 

[MikeG.]

Driest part of the British Isles.........about 22" year in Southend, I'm told.

Mike

 

[The Shark]

Mike,
Excellent job!
Oak is my favourite wood, and it is great to see a piece of this quality produced without resorting to spending another mortgage on new tools.
Congratulations.

Malc =D>