I am honored, but I can't accept any new work for a while. I have a 3 to 3-1/2 year back-log, and I am getting too old to be comfortable with anything longer. But thanks for the offer.

I am always willing to give advice if you'd find it helpful.

It's a lot of hand work, bit for someone with skills it's not all that hard to do. If you'd like to talk let me know and maybe I can help you as you go with some tips.
Here are 2 pics of the one I made for myself (before checkering)
[Linked Image]OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep]
[Linked Image]OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA by .com/photos/156296479N08/]Steve Zihn, on [bleep]