Solid core was too heavy for my tastes. I know there are benefits to a solid core. I am in a light-weight phase of life. My design will hold me for the time being. I do not build model planes with advanced engineering on the brain, they just do not seem to go together. Although I see our Air Force has built some VERY precise model planes. I have already started to enjoy the table. I am re-building the switches on a couple of old (but not many miles) Sullivan Electric Engine starters (I am an old-school nitro guy).

Three of the features I really like:
I am using an extra bedroom so it is a comfortable all-weather spot
I can leave things lay.
Provides me inner santum

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