Ha, no groupies so far! Thanks a lot guys! Projects for close friends, like you say, Paul.... I needed to ask for the cost of living during the time to do it, contributed the wood. Currently can't afford beyond that. Not a money making proposition, but other payoff I trust within the contribution.
LED light technology is really moving along. What you describe, Patrick, is what I was looking for, real thin lights like a cracker, one or two should suffice, I think 18 LEDs per and only like two and a half inches across in a nicely designed subtle profile. About a quarter inch thick, imagine so thin! For in or under cabinets. Had a hard time finding ones that are adjustable in intensity, they either are or aren't, and most smaller ones aren't. Came across some by Hafele, a German company. 100V dropped down to 12 volt, cool pushbutton intensity switch with it. Just plug everything in, no muss no fuss. I have a link where you can get them rather cheap in the states. If anyone is interested, pm me.