[Woodcarver] Question on Osage

[Geo]

Firstly, thanks for all the really great feedback:) I'm very new at this (I don't even have a workshop as such, I mostly work out my ever-growing toolboxes in a small apartment,) With the shape of the piece, I'm going to work the wood and see what I get. Seeing as it's already in a walking stick shape (handle and all,) I'll see how it goes.

Many thanks folks, and I'll be listening,
Geo

I think it would be a good idea.
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