The frame

[rhoelsch]

Does anyone have decent pics of their cabinet frame?  It seems like a logical way to go for me, and I'm just not mechanical enough to draw one up myself and risk collapse or ugliness (just as bad).

Btw, can anyone give me a source for a cheap 'n easy 3D modeling program, just to use for my cab?  Graph paper just don't cut it, and I'd like the ability to change dimensions easily!

Thanks!

[wee beastie]

I'm not sure what you mean by frame.  If you mean cabinet, look at the examples section, there are tons.  Or you could simply go to the local arcade and model your cabinet after your favorite one there.  Don't be afraid to take a tape measure, protractor, pencil and paper

[unclet]

Check out Scott's Unicade Mame cabinet.  I modeled my design from his.  He has a solid interior skeleton frame so it will never fall apart.


http://home.austin.rr.com/shumate/unicade/

[rhoelsch]

yes, for the record, I meant the skeletal frame (2x4 supports)

[paigeoliver]

Cabinets for the most part do not have skeletal frames, nor do the use 2x4s at all.

They basically just consist of the sides and bottoms, put together inside with 1x1s. Or sometimes just the sides/bottoms screwed together with metal brackets.

Kudos to anyone who does build a frame, and then make a cab around it, because I am sure that is strong. But the real cabs just aren't made that way.

[rhoelsch]

well, I'm not really looking for authenticity on the inside, per se, just the fact that I think it'd be 1. sturdier and 2. easier to assemle

[unclet]

Did you check out SCott's Unicade yet...?   Exactly what you want.   Do not get frustrated if you can not make datto (?) cuts like he did to join his 2x4's.....there is an easier solution for us people who do not have those type of tools (or skills).   Home Depot makes an "angled bracket" in many different varieties and configurations which allow the join of 2x4s easily.  They will be in the roofing or deck building supplies area.