Very nicely done ... but I still prefer Betty.....
Hey John, that her Uncle!
Thanks for the comments fella's. He's sat here beside the monitor, I can't stop looking at it, truth be told admiring it. The linseed oil's made the wood a rich warm yellow colour now, it looks like old ivory and the end grain parts are a darker shade making the shadows appear even more pronounced.
Anyway thanks for taking the time to post such positive feedback.