Did you check the archives? I remember pix of one that turned out absolutely beautiful! I also heard of one that was veneered in curly maple. Go for it, I think strip decks also look good but mine added quite a bit of weight. If you do strip the deck, use lightweight wood (not fir)!

> Has anyone tried using contrasting wood veneers to place a pattern on the
> deck of a stitch-n-glue yak? This seems like a quick but effective way to
> dress up the deck and make it come closer in beauty to a well done
> stripper. If so, how did it come out?