> Once one side of the strip is fitted, you could wrap a piece of masking
> tape or packing tape around that end and form a handle. Once the whole
> strip is fitted, remove the tape and glue it in. If you've beveled the
> edge slightly, you can just wedge it in and clamps won't be necessary.

I'm thinking the same thing about beveling the edges. Sounds like the way to go. The ends sometimes like to fall in the hole though so I'm thinking I might go with gluing a strip at each end onto the strip being installed. That will stop the end from falling too far into the hole. Afterward I'll cut it off and sand it until it's gone.

> btw, nice job so far. What is the dark wood?

Thanks, the dark wood is walnut.

Thanks again, Dale