I didn't mean to be insulting or condecending by the "dummy" remark. That town you live in certainly seems to have their trash containment under control. I would then purchase a piece of cut laminate to suit your purposes. Perhaps a glass shop would have a scrap piece they would give you or sell you for a couple of dollars, but then I hope they would'nt get weird about it.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)">
Yes, this forum is form positive, constructive information for novice and experienced w/s repair people so keep reading and posting.
Again, Good Luck with everything

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