The uniformity of the edge and the downward angle into the engine bay all the way around looks like something a factory would have done. My guess is that other manufactured shaker hoods would have been stamp cut, then stamp pressed into shape. I think it looks fantastic!
Nice work! It does look clean - follows the lines of the "power dome" hood perfectly ....................
VERY nice looking Maverick! and I love the rounded edges and factory-like appearance of the hole. Can't wait to see the car done!!