Inspirational!
Thank you for showing us the pictures. I'm tempted to buy a cork bark maple and there is a corker on ebay uk at the moment going real cheap and its near me. I might ask if I can see it personally before I bid, The seller has good feedback.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....3981772110&rd=1
Did you see any cork barks at Esveld?
Cheers.
K