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dema:
Cyclops, if you only knew the problems I've had over the past year you'd breathe a big sigh of relief. I'm no pro when it comes to building things, but there were times I got in over my head. You should have heard the words coming out of my mouth last night. I'm sure the neighbors in my apartment didn't appreciate the vulgarities that I was spewing. In fact one of the people who usually talks to me when she walks by asked what I was doing now my response was, "doing everything it takes to keep from blowing my brains out". To which she quickly ended the conversation and walked away.

It's frustrating as heck sometimes, but it'll all be worth it. And don't worry about the small mistakes. What seems like a big deal now will be unnoticeable to others and even to you in time.

Bones:
You know there have been times where I have absolutely hit a brick wall with my cabinet construction. I was convinced I had "painted" myself into a corner. Then after sleeping on the problem I look at it next day and the easiest of solutions has presented itself.

Sometimes it is just worth walking away for awhile, it really does clear your head.

paigeoliver:
Also, as far as the examples and such you are seeing, remember that these things photograph VERY WELL. Most of these things don't look nearly as good in real life as they do in the pictures you are seeing.

drunkatuw:

--- Quote from: paigeoliver on September 14, 2005, 06:28:49 am ---Also, as far as the examples and such you are seeing, remember that these things photograph VERY WELL. Most of these things don't look nearly as good in real life as they do in the pictures you are seeing.

--- End quote ---

This is very true.  I get compliments on the paint job when people see pictures, but in real life, if you look at it, you can still see all the spots where I didn't sand down the putty or you can see screwheads popping out.  I'm still happy about the results, but I always have the thought in the back of my mind that I should sand it down again (now that I have a power sander) and repaint it.  But for now I'm happy with the results.

Cyclops:
Well I stuffed up...er..did a bit more on my cab over the weekend...not much.

I have decided to finish this one off, but not do a marquee or light or sliding door.  Just going to get the box done, paint it, setup the buttons etc....and play.  If I haven't stopped playing it after two weeks, I am going to go and get some more wood and start again.  This time, hopefully, with a bit more planning and patience.

At least it is standing! hehe....bit wobbly side to side though.

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