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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: 16bitcatholic on December 10, 2011, 02:42:31 pm

Title: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: 16bitcatholic on December 10, 2011, 02:42:31 pm
I recently purchased a cocktail cabinet kit, and plan to start putting everything together in January.

However, the only power tools I have/can afford is your standard power drill. What I would like to do is take one of the control panels, and add a trackball (it has six button holes precut) and make it flush (I hate the look of those plates on top of the panel). Since I don't own any type of saws, I was wondering where in the world I could find someone to hire to do this.

Do I look at hardware stores, post an ad, find a specialty business, etc.?

Just looking for someone to point me in the right direction.
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: TopJimmyCooks on December 10, 2011, 09:20:38 pm
what's your 20?  since its just a cp top you could ship it to someone pretty easily. 
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: 16bitcatholic on December 10, 2011, 10:15:10 pm
what's your 20?  since its just a cp top you could ship it to someone pretty easily. 

Harrisburg, PA. Not a bad idea of shipping it, I just didn't know if stores like Lowes or mom and pop shops offered woodworking services.
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: muchuckwagon on December 15, 2011, 02:43:18 pm
Go on Craigslist and track down someone who builds/sells 60-1 games.  For a few dollars, I'm sure you will find someone local who can help you complete the cabinet build.
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: BobA on December 18, 2011, 10:53:53 am
Problem with the guys on Craig's list is that their whole profit is in the cab.   The 60 in 1 and controls cost very little of what they are charging for the cabs.
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: SammyWI on December 18, 2011, 01:20:33 pm
You might be able to find a local handyman service that would do this for you.  Maybe offer to drop off and pick up to get a decent price?
Title: Re: Finding someone to do wordwork
Post by: jennifer on December 18, 2011, 03:53:11 pm

    The local cabinet maker would have the tools and skills.