If it's the woodworking aspect that makes you want to purchase a CP, you could purchase a blank (empty panel pre drilled) from companies like gamecab, slikstik, etc.
As mentioned in a previous thread I could sell you one, but I will not ship the slik stik blank I have as I cannot guarantee it would make it to you unchipped. Again if you are local I can sell you two different types of empty panels.
If it is the wiring and overall construction of the CP that puts you off, you better adjust your budget as you will be spending hundreds of dollars.
I do recommend making your own or find someone who will make you one custom as the CP size and layout can dramatically change your cab both from a functionality perspective and asthetics (franken panel syndrome).
Hope this helps,
-Goz