5 7 6 each hole from behind. Back down in the basement I drilled out the eight holes using a 9/32" drill bit (see picture 5). Picture 6 shows the panels with the first coat of paint. I used a black enamel paint and made sure to paint the shiny side of the board! Picture 7 shows the panels with the second paint coat and installed. Granted, I could have bought pre-made metal covers for a bit more money, but what fun is that? Every once in while it’s nice to get away from the electronics, computers and wires to run a board through a saw! Michael Nickolas (nickolas@recordingmag.com), when he isn’t playing carpenter, continues his conquest of the airwaves with recent TV placements of his music in The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Biggest Loser. Go to www.studioninelicensing.com to learn more.http://www.studioninelicensing.com http://www.mojaveaudio.com http://www.mojaveaudio.com