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.