Dave:

I'm pretty sure I have some pictures of the blank before it was turned. If I can dig them up I'll send them to you. In the post above I referred Franchi to the Luxus Walnut website, which is where I got that wood.

As far as the labor cost I would rather deal with that off the forum. You can send me an e-mail to thehack@msn.com, and I'll get back to you if you want me to.

Thanks,

Hack