@Ascension - Wouldn't plexiglass be a better application here? It's lighter and so on, yes? I'm also not too worried about breakage since of all the folks who I play with I'm the most spastic LOL (You know the one most likely to bring my fist down on the table and startle everyone).

If I get this to work I will take a picture.

TMO - that sounds like a good idea, putting some holes to allow heat to escape.