Honestly about half the posters in this exact thread I wouldn't buy from without protecting my money. And some of the posters I'd send a cue before they even paid. I know everyone has to start somewhere but I m not that somewhere.
Just my opinion but he's been a member for over 20 years and your new. Friend and family it the way for HIM to protect himself.
If I were buying from him I would use f&f because I feel I could trust him but I wouldn't pay you that way, you're way to new.
I'm not telling you to buy it I'm just...
I got some round snakewood from Billy Webb I'm planning on having a segmented handle done with. One day....maybe.
For me some just don't look right but others are amazing. Very color dependent, all the woods and separations have to complement each other.
After looking at some of the threads I've been watching over the years, I was curious about this one.
Have you cut the log yet? If so did you get any pictures. Just wondering what beauty lies inside.