4 pages of discussion..."BUT"...just for the record, I "never" called for any vote yet. There "is" no vote yet. That's the purpose of the discussion. Crew members can plea their case, examples shown, passions expressed, etc., etc...
When it's time for a vote, I'll "call" for a vote. It ain't time for a vote yet! We have not explored many possibilities still available. Brass spacers, aluminum spacers, collars, etc. have barely been mentioned. Time has a tendency to weed a few things out. Right now...we're still weedin'...
...to be continued, Capt. Chris
PS: Thuya burl with brass & black spacers...CCS