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Did your cab turn out better than you expected?
Bones:
I still have a long way to go on my cab but my control panel turned out better than I expected.
webgeek:
My carpentry skills are terrible and it just seems to be something that I can't really improve much at. For that reason, no, my cab is barely begun and I'm already disappointed with the quality of its construction. I plan on simply making sure everything else works great (front-end, sound system, bling, etc) that I can live with the amount of wood putty it will take to make it look good. Good luck on your project!
JCL:
--- Quote from: webgeek on September 08, 2005, 02:37:54 am ---My carpentry skills are terrible and it just seems to be something that I can't really improve much at. For that reason, no, my cab is barely begun and I'm already disappointed with the quality of its construction. I plan on simply making sure everything else works great (front-end, sound system, bling, etc) that I can live with the amount of wood putty it will take to make it look good. Good luck on your project!
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If it is basically square and even (ie. angles are about right, pieces that should be the same look the same, etc) then the end result can be good even if it looks lousy today.
It might take putty, lots of sanding and extra coats of primer and paint, butt don't get too discouraged over minor dings, screw/nail holes, gouges, etc.
webgeek:
Thanks for the pick-me-up. I'm not discouraged with the project so much as irritated with my quality. I always picture it in my mind better then I ever make it. Just practice and patience I guess. I'll get there eventually :)
AllisterFiend:
--- Quote from: eggedd2k on September 07, 2005, 01:48:06 pm ---gonna be starting my scratch defender cabinet within the next few weeks.
did anyone doubt their skills before starting and then end up building a better cab than expected?
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I had no idea mine would turn out as good as it did.
When I started my project I had virtually no skills in carpentry.
Now, when I look at it in my house, I am still amazed at how good it came out.
So if you are having second doubts, don't, start building!, you might surprise yourself.
Allister Fiend
pictures of cabinet down below.