re: Need construction ideas

Malcolm & Mark: I can see the grain idea with strait surface. On vertical edge curve I think I am going to have interruption.
I have seen it done with cutting the edge at 45 degree and but join so you don’t see a straight line.

I can definitely try on a smaller scale to see how best to orient the grain to minimize the interruption.

Mike: When I take the plunge, I t will be in the open. Success and failures.