Very sweet pluggage tks for sharing.
Nice plugs
Yes, but what a difference it makes. Gotta have a good sharpening system for lathe tools. I have a Tormek T-7. a little pricey but worth it.
Also maple is such a smooth closed grain it seems easier and for hand carved shapes there are some great new burrs Kutzal for one
U carved that magdarter by hand? You're kidding right? you must have a hand as steady as a surgeon. Nice job