thanks beans ........ i envy most of the guys on this forum for the patience they have when it comes to things like this. im def going to go for it , ive got my glue , screws, and power drill .. ......... ill probably pick up the .75 mdf in a few. even if i accidently build a birdhouse instead of a ported box , i can at least have on my jacket that i tried and charge it as a learning experience.