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Title: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: somunny on April 05, 2007, 02:35:03 pm

I'm somewhat of a pack-rat when it comes to materials and refuse to throw out the smallest scraps, telling myself "I may need that later".  My son has been sitting on a milk crate since I finished his 3/4 scale machine and because I couldn't find a suitable stool or chair for him, I decided to build one myself.

All from scrap materials (except the black t-molding which was bought for a separate project) and a couple of days work.  It's not perfect as I pretty much made it up as I went along but I think it came out ok.

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6239/dsc00005kh7.th.jpg) (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00005kh7.jpg)

(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/260/dsc00004afm7.th.jpg) (http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00004afm7.jpg)

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: ChadTower on April 05, 2007, 02:35:44 pm

 :applaud: :applaud:

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: javeryh on April 05, 2007, 02:52:50 pm

Very very nice!!  :applaud:

I too was planning to use a crate for my daughter to stand on while playing her mini cabinet... now it looks like you've raised the bar!

 :cheers:

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: Kaytrim on April 05, 2007, 03:06:43 pm

Quote from: javeryh on April 05, 2007, 02:52:50 pm

it looks like you've raised the bar!

Or at least the seat.  :laugh2:  Nice job there.  I like the T-Molding in the holes and it is a perfect match to the cab.

TTFN :cheers:
Kaytrim

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: mountain on April 05, 2007, 03:49:01 pm

From a fellow pack-rat...... Great job! I really like the stool and the colors go great together.

Do you have any close ups of the CP?

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: somunny on April 05, 2007, 04:21:24 pm

Thanks for the compliments!

Mountain, here's the link to my project thread.  If you want to see a closer pic let me know.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=58794.0

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: superbigjay on April 05, 2007, 10:13:31 pm

Good job Somunny!  The "stool" idea is great...  :applaud:

I'm a bit a pack-rat too, but from time to time, I decide to do a big clean up.
(And usually a few days after, I realize that I could use something I threw away...)

Jay

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: needlesmcgirk on April 07, 2007, 05:03:59 pm

Way to use the scrap my man!  I love it when you can find a use out of the old stuff you bought.  I always buy in bulk because I feel like I will be able to use the stuff later, but it always just ends up piling up.  Excellent!

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: theCoder on April 08, 2007, 01:42:02 am

Looks great!  Is there storage inside?  What do the holes lead to?

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: somunny on April 08, 2007, 11:54:07 am

Quote from: theCoder on April 08, 2007, 01:42:02 am

Looks great!  Is there storage inside? 

Thanks!  Sadly, there is no storage inside.  I actually did consider this but to make it happen I would have had to buy some hinges.  ;)

Quote from: theCoder on April 08, 2007, 01:42:02 am

What do the holes lead to?

Another dimension, maybe?  ;D

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: Chris G on April 08, 2007, 10:41:12 pm

Wow, this looks awesome!  Great job.  Now all I need is some kids so I have an excuse to do one like this.  ;D

 :cheers:
Chris

Title: Re: Scrap MDF, laminate & T-molding equal...
Post by: NiteWalker on April 09, 2007, 06:23:41 pm

Awesome job! I like how it's not just a plain stool. :cheers:

I hoard materials too...
I like the shape on it. Excellent job.