Help Please! Is This a Problem?!

[Diane Kauffmds]

I don't know for sure but I wouldn't trust it to not be a potential weak spot if it weren't reinforced.

Thanks Chuck.

[Kevin Sjostrand]

If that pocket does not show on the other side, then I agree, put it on the inside of the guitar. If you are worried about it opening up some day, then just glue a patch over it. Don't use ca glue. It won't show and you will rest better at night.
By the way Diane, your work so far is looking very fine.

Kevin

[Darryl Young]

Be nice if you could position this in the soundhole where it will be trimmed away.

[Diane Kauffmds]

Thanks for everyone who replied. John Hall, from Blues Creek Guitars, replaced the top for me.