This will be my first attempt at a set of speakers, and my first atttempt at veneering anything, so any suggestions as to how to proceed, any tips, or tricks, or what the minimal set of tools that I will need, or any other suggestions as to wood selection, finish, or where to order veneer supplies from, etc. would be appreciated.

I hope to wind up with a decent looking set of speakers, but not having to spend too much time or money to make them look that way.