Hi Mitch, would be nice to see larger pic to see more detail but from what i can see looks as though its a nice piece, looked over your gallery as well, some nice bits, you seem to like the shallac and varnishes, have you tried other types of finish on your turnings, ie friction polishes and some of the waxes, might just be my personal choice but im not into to glossy a wood, can detract from the beauty of the wood. And find that to much can naff a piece up. most like just a personal view, other to that keep um coming. Oh yes your work is crap, have to say that just remembered see your lathe, green eyed monster showing, my father in law bought one, i think its a great lathe, cannot afford to buy one just yet, but will. so great lathe crap turnings, could change my mind if you send me a money order to help with getting me a new lathe, Nice work mate, keep shaving LB