Thanks again Wokkaboy,
I have cut out a fence paling with a coping saw - but it was pretty rough wood and got a pretty rough result.
I have drawn the cut out onto the head stock and it looks pretty even.
Just need to get up the courage to cut it now.
I am still thinking of going with a darker stain before the Outback Sunset to try the burst.
Do you know of a good darker stain?
Cheers and thanks again,
Alan