Thanks for the reply kciH...
I didn't get to the lapping this weekend. I had a friend come down to hunt and I couldn't stand him being out there and me just shooting the procedure. I've got a freezer full of pork but I'm addicted to still hunting big hawgs! Will work on it this week.
I've heeded the advice on the dowels and rods and have them prepared. I figured they might always be a good set of tools to have. Thanks again.
Michael