Yeah, that bit about the epoxy making the wood split is what worries me too. I love the clean look, but wood moves so much with the seasons. If that epoxy plug is totally rigid, something's gotta give. It seems like it could put a ton of stress right around the bolt head over a few years. Maybe a more flexible filler would be a safer bet for the long haul.

We do this with so much stuff, not just shows. Our first take is often just a gut reaction, and we miss the layers. What else have you changed your mind on after a second look?

My old boss bought one of those cameras and I made fun of him for a week. I ate my words when we found a dead squirrel in a vent the very next day.

Honestly, I find adhesive clips fail in the dust and damp. I just use a few zip ties and call it good.

Lost a whole weekend to that show myself, it's just that good.