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Permalink Reply by Mortimer Snerd on September 8, 2009 at 11:38am

You mean sound holes, not port holes. Clamping a board on the underside tight to the top, will keep the inside of the lid from shagging while you cut or drill through the top side. Using Forstner bits will insure a nice round cut hole.

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Permalink Reply by Ben on September 8, 2009 at 12:46pm

I got a set of 5 or 6 hole saws (attach to a drill bit). Then you drill halfway through one side, then finish up from the other side.

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Permalink Reply by Ishmaelprophet on September 8, 2009 at 1:02pm

I have had great success using a Forstner Bit Set and drill press. Clean holes every time with no taping (Tape is still a good Idea but I like to rush things....lol) But really they make nice holes

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Permalink Reply by Brendan deVallance on September 8, 2009 at 1:04pm

Make sure you are clear of the edges enough and the neck,(depending on how your neck makes its way thru the box).

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on September 8, 2009 at 1:18pm

One more Saran Wrap. Found that one here. Works A#1

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Permalink Reply by R Johnson on September 8, 2009 at 4:05pm

the smaller the hole, the greater the bass.
A hole is not needed if you don't want one

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Permalink Reply by Mortimer Snerd on September 8, 2009 at 5:30pm

Wes Yates said:

One more Saran Wrap. Found that one here. Works A#1

What? How does that keep wood from fraying and spliting?

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Permalink Reply by Roosterman on September 8, 2009 at 9:36pm

I love the idea of fitting a cbg with port holes.... *adds to build list*

I use the lazy method of drilling half way from one side, then finishing from the other. A quick sand removes any ridges.

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on September 8, 2009 at 11:59pm

That wasn't the question. It does however help prevent scratching and damaging the lid. Its just a suggestion.

Mortimer Snerd said:

Wes Yates said:

One more Saran Wrap. Found that one here. Works A#1

What? How does that keep wood from fraying and spliting?

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Permalink Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire on September 9, 2009 at 12:16am

Thanks so much guys... I'll get a Forstner bit and give it'll try..

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