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MAME nut:
Is the bottom the only BAD area??

I just restored a cabinet that had BAD water damage on the bottom.....I simply cut off the bottom 2 1/2" of the entire cab, replaced the bottom, and added wheels to it to make up for the height.

I used an air sander to remove the sides.....it turned out GREAT!!

spystyle:
In my opinion, the cab is completely cool!

Use bondo to reapir the bad spots, and an electric sander with 60 grit sandpaper to smooth out the bondo. Paint it up and you're good to go! I don't think that cab is too bad off, flat black paint will cover any mishaps.

Unless you are a perfectionist you should be all set, you could'nt build a new one for what you'll pay to finish that one.

Dig it?
Craig

pointdablame:
I see no reason at all to use that cab as a template..... it needs a little repair and a front... not a big deal at all.

Do like spystyle said and fix the corners with bondo.  I've never used laminate so I'm not sure the best way to remove it, but a high grit sandpaper and sander might do it... not really sure.

Just be sure to sure up the cabinet if it is wobbly in any areas.  Add some bracing if you want to be safe.  

There is no reason to take that cab apart to build a new one.

owj:
If its really laminate you can take it off with a heat gun.  It will be a no-fun experience, but I've done it.

I had a $30 or so heat gun from lowes and a couple long flat screwdrivers... applied heat, pryed up, tried to break a piece off, moved on.

The laminate will get very hot.  Probably a good 2-3 hrs per side of work.  I was able to take off some ruined side art that was under at the same time.

If its contact paper, you can probably do about the same thing but with less difficulty.  I started to sand some once thinking it was paint, then made a hole in it and was able to peel the whole thing off in a couple of minutes.

Apollo:
Heat gun bad for laminate, gas powered blow torch good. I could do that whole cab in about 10mins.

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