Thanks Lanwater, many things to think about. I am beginning to think about using either the ash or maple in more substantial ways in order to accent the Granadillo. Yeah, top/bottom are my biggest issues, though I am not against adding/gluing a small block near each hinge. The hinge screws are ~3/8" tops and the Granadillo is 1/4". Beyond that, I am completely open for suggestions. BTW, Chicago screws are too big unless I go with really big/larger hinges to accommodate the heads of even the smallest ones.

All I know is,… Geez! I am NOT an artist! I struggle for “craftsman” at the very best! I just wanna’ have fun… 8-)

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