got more done, did up the shapes on the cnc, and worked out the bugs, when it came time to do the laser work. since i changed the laser work on the fly, i will have to reposition the hole for the tea light candle holders. after looking at the pics, you can pretty much guess what the h stood for....
cleaned up the edges today. then drilled the insets for the tea light candle holders, and then coated with blo. going to hit them with a coat or two of clear shellac tomorrow.