inkto Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 It's been a long on-going project stuck between several other projects but I finally completed the cabinet for a new setup...I just might, someday, be able to look at my livestock from the front again instead of from the top of the rubbermaid that everything currently lives in. DOH! I have a 100g tank waiting for this... The stands is for a 4'x2' footprint and stands 36" tall. Maple hardwood and ply with walnut inlays in the top, bottom moulding, and at the handles. It has diamond plunge stop fluting on the side trim and bookmatched door panels... full height interior with a removable center brace and full 3/4" material throughout for sound dampening. Three coats of finish and caulked interior seams for spill protection. huh A pic may say it better. All I have to do now is spend a grand on equipment and figure out how to put it all in there... anyone have a grand laying around? Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Wow very very impressive cabinet!!! Nice job. Man you know what you are doing! Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 LOOKS GREAT!!!!! 36" is kinda tall isn't it? Won't it be hard to get into without a ladder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Wow, that's beautiful. You do very nice work, did you do the walnut inlays from scratch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Absolutely stunning! You did an incredible job with your cabinet! (clap) Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkto Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks for the really nice responses... I appreciate it 36" is kinda tall isn't it? Won't it be hard to get into without a ladder? I'm 6'5" and the tank is only 20" so I'll be fine I much prefer the higher stands for viewing than more standard heights. I debated going to 40" but didn't like the visual imbalance it created with the other dims. ...did you do the walnut inlays from scratch? yes and if I didn't love doing it I would have set it on fire several times throughout the many design changes. Overall I prefer the clean modern lines and I'm glad I stopped where I did. There is always the next stand to try new things on... Just out of curiosity what kind of dollar figure would the average reefer place on a custom furniture grade cabinet? I know upscales regularly has cabinets in the $600 and up category...if I were to place a value on this based on material and labor it would probably be around $700-800. If I had the time I would love to build furniture on the side... Thanks for your thoughts, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Very beautiful cabinet coming from an ex-cabinetmaker. Very nice details. Cuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Very nice. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Wow thats awesome. I need to build a stand soon. I hope it comes out half as nice as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 If I had the time I would love to build furniture on the side... Well, I think you should look into it! I think people would be willing to pay for quality custom work which you can certainly deliver to them. I don't know how you would go about it... Start a website up with pictures of your work and encourage people to contact you if they would like something done? Go to other sites and show off your beautiful work and see if you can get any bites that way? I know I'm rooting for you! (fingers) Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkto Posted April 27, 2006 Author Share Posted April 27, 2006 Well' date=' I think you should look into it! [/quote'] Thanks for the encouragment! I wish I had the time right now... I'm contemplating a job change so hopefully I'll be able to find more time for the shop in the near future. ...coming from an ex-cabinetmaker. What kind of work did you do, Cuda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spayne Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Thanks for the encouragment! Just consider me your personal cheerleader! Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Just consider me your personal cheerleader! Stacy Wow, can you do a double backspring flip with a twist? laugh laugh laugh I don't even know that that is!!! wasnt me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I am an electrician now but I worked in a cabinet shop in college. Cuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Thanks for the really nice responses... I appreciate it I'm 6'5" and the tank is only 20" so I'll be fine I much prefer the higher stands for viewing than more standard heights. I debated going to 40" but didn't like the visual imbalance it created with the other dims. yes and if I didn't love doing it I would have set it on fire several times throughout the many design changes. Overall I prefer the clean modern lines and I'm glad I stopped where I did. There is always the next stand to try new things on... Just out of curiosity what kind of dollar figure would the average reefer place on a custom furniture grade cabinet? I know upscales regularly has cabinets in the $600 and up category...if I were to place a value on this based on material and labor it would probably be around $700-800. If I had the time I would love to build furniture on the side... Thanks for your thoughts, Ben You could get that with alot people...I wish I could afford it. I would build one myself, but I live in an apartment and have no tools, plus no where to work on one...That is what I was going up to my dad's for, but he is really busy now, so I have uncomplete stand, but have everything to get it up and going just need to finish it DOH! But that stand is absolutely amazing...If you ever get bored and want to build another for fun, Ill pay for materials and provide all the beer (afterwards) and pizza you can eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Very nice work, I've built 2 stands now and they were not even half as nice as yours. Very impressive... Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 This was my best attempt at a stand for a 20 long. Even with my wife (Spayne) as my cheerleader. It is no comparison to the work you have completed, but I was happy with it. Your stand is very nice. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkto Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hey thanks for compliments, again... it makes the hours put into it all the more worthwhile. but I live in an apartment and have no tools' date=' plus no where to work on one...[/quote'] I know how you feel... moving away from my dad's shop was a painful experience. I've been piecing together a shop of my own over the past year but I'm still stuck in a small one car garage. I'd give my left, uh, arm... for a bigger shop. This was my best attempt at a stand for a 20 long. Even with my wife (Spayne) as my cheerleader. I think it looks good Chief! When it comes down to it it's about fussing over the details and not cutting corners... I can tell you're into that too. And I'm thinking we definitley need to get some official 'PNWMAS Cheerleader' t-shirts and get one to your wife at the very least... I'm glad to have an official available, Spayne... Thanks! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladiebuggy Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 your cabinet puts my DIY cabinet to shame. Great job on it. I like the design. Mine is 36 tall as well, and it seemed high, but I don't see people bending down as much to see stuff in it. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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