Getting ready to close up the box and I thought I should now reinforce the area where I will be putting a sound port before I do .
I am assuming I could use spruce or hardwood , depending upon if I want the inner edge to look light or dark.with the grain running perpendicular or at least diagonal to the rim grain.
I am thinking many (or some ) smaller holes in a pattern rather than one larger opening since this is my first solo box and I dont want to reveal all of my "secrets"
if you know what I mean ?.any advice ,thoughts, notions,suggestions, inclinations,ideas, or even horror stories would be appreciated . oh this is a mahogany box .. thanks Jody