As a wood worker for nearly 35 years, and more seriously for the last 20, I can say without hesitation that your effort represents the very best of what can be achieved by someone with:
1) a lot of skill
2) a lot of patience
3) an artistic eye
4) cash (for really nice wood)
5) time
6) determination
7) a supportive spouse

a vision
There are, I’m sure, a couple more that I’m leaving out. That’s why it’s rare to see something of this finish quality, because the aforementioned is a lot of ducks to get in a row. Anyway, job well done, and for what it’s worth, I’m SURE you will go down in Teardrop history with this one. Your name will, no doubt, be spoken in hushed tones of reverence. Congrats!
