Paul I like to see this blog. Also like the “chaos” from picture one, how recognizable.
Is it possible to easy disassemble the chevalet so you can store it on a small place?
What intrigues me is the contrast in time consuming between making this chevalets and do marquatry work. That must be a big change in attitude for you.
Succes with your presentations on Saterday and maybe (when you are going) nice sailing weather.
And when there is no time for sailing I have a link below for a little video (skip the first four minutes) and start your self the video at:
http://www.omropfryslan.nl/utstjoering/skutsjesjoernaal-fan-21-july-2015-1820
You can,t understand what they are saying but think on the ballet music of the dancing boats.
Have fun.
BTW The sailing boats in the video are from oak.

https://dutchypatterns.com/