Cutting a hole in the deck...

I made the decision to include a deck hatch, and cutting it out was a bit daunting! In the end, I made an oval template in some plywood and used a router with a narrow bit - this way I was able to use the cutout as the hatch cover. I made the magnetic closure in the same was as this Laughing Loon video.

Here is the internal rim (made from heat-bent walnut) being fitted.
 

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