Baffle 'Em With Flat Black

 I managed to put a frame on the front of the speaker baffle.  This gives the speaker cloth something to stretch against and keeps it away from the front of the board.

I used screen bead trim for this.

Then I painted it flat black, which will help hide any imperfections once the grill cloth has been installed. And, besides... all the cool kids are doin' it!

Big whoop, right?

I think I've found the grill cloth I'm going to order; I'll pull the trigger with the next paycheck.

Then I suppose I'll have to by some staples.  It's always something!