Matt great pressy mate can only admire the courage for restoring real old property. In the 70,s I bought an old house (suit handyman) that had never had hot water means etc etc quite a project never again we watch restorations by Kevin Mcleod he that supercilious
irritating punce but informative scenery nonetheless. I am a victim of garage sales myself. You scored well mate love the knife and pen think you showed them before or at least the knife. The suggestion from Brian is valid with that piece of oak its almost shaped for a box already.
Peter.