[mooseknuckles]

update: got the oak bed wood all ripped to width and the edges cut to fit the stainless strips, I ripped the edges a 1/4" deep so the strips will almost be flush with the top of the boards. I then cut everything to the length of the strips. The four boards in the center are where the opening is, my plan is to hide the opening under the strips...I'll have to add some more braces/tabs in frame work to bolt the strips down. I ordered some quick latches to open/close it, and I still have to mount the gas struts.. then I'll sand it down and re-stain, clear and polish it all.