Hi Dmod!
I took a quick look at your project thread, very cool stuff! I will read the details when I get a chance.Thanks for letting me know about the Happ bezel. The foam boards were cheap (2 x $5) so if I end up moving to a platic bezel (happ) later I won't feel too bad. Tonight I'll probably velcro the one I made (curve it in place along the TV shape) and put it all in place ready for the glass (or plexi), and see how it looks.
I don't have that much space between the front of the TV and my controller surface - the thinner foam-core bezel works well in that respect. If I go Happ Bezel I'll have to shave an inch off my control surface.
BTW attached below is a photo, taken before I made the bezel

... SCRATCH-BUILT and designed (my own plans). I'm proud of it already

I hope you like my cabinet design + construction so far.
Thanks again.