I found that the second cutting was much more satisfying with wood than lino, infact I don't do second cuttings in lino! the woodcut was slightly more elegant and the printing of wood is preferable to lino. Now I love instead of loathing my block, so how do I protect it when using water based inks, I wiped as much off as possible then wipred with a wet sponge and it seemed to clean up OK. Yes and I really got the hang of using the tools and sharpening them which was very satisfying also. I am surprised by this result. The cut woodblock is quite beautiful and could nearly (I stress nearly, infact make it possibly) be a wood relief icon. What do people do with their woodblocks when they are done, oil them? have them on display?