Looks fantastic, is it oiled up?
Many thanks for the replies and undeserved compliments. There are a number of things that I want to get straight on the next one - things like getting the inside smooth and even, tweaking the handle a bit, getting the sides a bit thinner and so on.
I'm still not sure about this boiling in salted water lark. How salty should it be? How long should I boil it for? Although I like finishing oil (it's the stuff used on wooden kitchen work surfaces), are there any other recommended oils or whatever to finish the thing off? In quite another vein, does anyone know where I might be able to find some burl - birch or otherwise - as there's nothing worth sawing off down where I live?
As ever, many thanks for any tips, hints and help!
Richard