September 15, 2005:

The top line in this shot is for a shallow cut with the circular saw. The bottom line is for a cut all the way to the external glass or as close as I dare to get. The idea is to make a "tooth" sort of arrangement to conserve these top pieces of good wood. If I don't use them by merging them with the new wood, I will have to buy another entire sheet of 3/4" plywood and frankly, I can't afford it. Properly resined with mat this should be just as strong and possibly stronger than it was originally.

You know, the saying is measure twice, cut once. For me it is usually measure 17 times, still end up sanding, grinding and filing after cutting.