Cutting Port Holes

Hip Bone Bellaire September 9, 2009 at 7:16am

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

Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates September 9, 2009 at 6:59am

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?

Roosterman September 9, 2009 at 4:36am

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.

Mortimer Snerd September 9, 2009 at 12:30am

Wes Yates said:

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

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

R Johnson September 8, 2009 at 11:05pm

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

Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates September 8, 2009 at 8:18pm

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

Brendan deVallance September 8, 2009 at 8:04pm

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

Ishmaelprophet September 8, 2009 at 8:02pm

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

Ben September 8, 2009 at 7:46pm

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.

Mortimer Snerd September 8, 2009 at 6:38pm

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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