Hay OP you ever build a speaker? Hardwood, can be spendy, a bit of a learning curve and you have to cure the wood..
Off the shelf wood takes 6 month or so to cure. Hee Hee patience can pay big time. I have wood that has aged in my shop over 30 years, still clamped, straight as an arrow...16 foot 1X6 apatong (stone wood) Well over 150.00 a stick now.
I think I have 12 -15 pieces left.. Takes a water cooled router bit to cut a
hole.. tough stuff.
Enjoy the DIY, it's the best, It's one of a kind...
Regards