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Kangum:

ive modeled a project in sketchup and even built it out of foam fiber board. what are some other things i can do to make this project come out just as i designed it.

im afraid if i just start building it will come out half a---d. any tips?

pcb:

Without more information about what style of cabinet, or you chosen materials, it's pretty hard to give advice.  There are many examples of good looking cabinets, and a lot of folks have posted walk-thrus on how they built theirs.  I suggest reading them.  And just giving it a go.

Get familiar with the power tools you will be using.  Get familiar with the material you choose to build it from.

Personally, I like to use black, melamine coated particle board.  Which means you need to use sharp tools or it will chip on the edges.  Sharp router bits, and sharp Melamine blades in the table saw.  With my chosen material, it's very important to NEVER use a jigsaw on anything that will be exposed.

Good luck with your project.

 - Mike -

Jdurg:

Have lots and lots of patience.  Don't be afraid to scrap something if it doesn't turn out like you wanted it to.  I just completely scrapped the control panel that I've spent months working on because it wasn't coming out like I wanted it to.  Go slowly and take your time.  There are no deadlines with YOUR cabinet so don't feel as though you have to rush it.  Take it slow and make sure it's done right.   ;D

TOK:

The biggest thing for me was to keep it fun...

I only had one day a week to work on my machine, and occasionally a couple hours one night per week.
 
Initially made the mistake of setting benchmarks for myself to reach before that day was over. Deadlines were definitely not the proper method of approaching the hobby, particularly false ones that I created for myself.

What would happen is that things would go wrong, and I'd try to hurry, screw up worse and it became a vicious cycle of me being frustrated and stuff not coming out as I'd hoped. After I finally came to my senses, I'd work on the machine for a couple hours went I had the chance, more if I felt fresh because everything was going smooth. I found it MUCH easier to tackle problems if I occasionally put things down and thought about it for a couple days.

The downside was that building became so much fun that I now have 3 cabs and I'm contemplating a fourth.  ;)


Kangum:

the project is a bartop. nothing special about it that makes is different or better then the ones already done. just that its mine.

the cuts are all straight so the most difficult part i think for me will be the t-slot cutting. ive never used a router and im a little nervous i will chop it to shreds.



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