@jonhodgson Hi Jonathan, I though about laser cutting them and this would certainly work and you could also try using 6mm acrylic, another option I considered. Laser cut holes tend to be slightly large on the underside as the cut…   Read more»

@jonhodgson No probs, I think it’s important we are all here to help each other out with everything. I know what you mean about YouTube videos, most of them are American/Canadian and maybe some Australian and  it’s difficult to find…   Read more»

@jonhodgson In my experience it’s not what type of finish you apply that makes the difference between good and bad results, it’s the wood preparation and attention to detail like flatting between coats and the final rubbing/polishing. Most finishes look…   Read more»