BowieReefer84 July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 (edited) I keep debating in my mind how to skin my new metal stand. I want the back to be completely open. I am thinking the sides can be a flat piece of 5/8" wood (23"x35") and the front can be two cabinet doors (28"x35"/ea). What is the best type of wood to use if I plan on painting it, and where is the best place to get it. I want it glossy black. The same with cabinet doors. WHERE SHOULD I GET THEM, and what material? Anyone want to help me out with this? It won't be for another month or so... I want it to look professional (and modern) None of that decorative trim. I want all straight edges etc... Edited July 3, 2012 by BowieReefer84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 I think these are the best, Mike: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 July 3, 2012 Author Share July 3, 2012 I can only imagine what is on the other side of that door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 It's Candy Land! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 (edited) My build is a bit like yours. You may want to check out my thread: LINK I too wanted black, modern looking, straight edges, nice doors. My back is completely open. What I did was measure everything, bought one really nice sheet of plywood from Lowe's, and had them cut it into "a bunch" of pieces. If you look at the second to last pic on this page, you'll see what it ended up looking like: LINK I used Black Oil Based Rust-Oleum paint. Semi-Gloss is shiny enough. Could have used gloss. Very happy with how the paint has held up. I scuffed up the doors before I painted them, because they had a clear finish. In my case, to buy the doors, I found a "scratch and dent" vanity at Home Depot with perfect doors, marked down to about nothing, and bought it just for the doors. I disassembled it in the parking lot and took all the pieces home. I know you can buy doors online as well. Those doors are oak. Very solid, came with hinges attached. Made it easy. As you can see from the thread, I used the scrap pieces of the plywood to build up an outer rim to give depth. Still straight lines, I think it looks nice. Edited July 3, 2012 by extreme_tooth_decay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 ive used some 3 ply sheets from HD with i think its a road oak skin on it, they arent too expensive but look really nice when finished....they are light which is good for magnets and if you make a quick little frame for the back of them you can make them very sturdy...this is/was the plan for the 120 that never got completed. hopefully ill be able to give it a try for the next tank. it can be stained to look very nice, ive been using a wood stain but if you want it black there is always a black stain...if you dont want wood grain dont worry about getting the nice looking ply..paint will cover it anyways and save you a few bucks. otherwise i would just see anything much thicker getting too heavy for magnets, and anything thinner warping very easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecool2 July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 It would be more expensive, but probably a better selection, if you look for a "You Finish" furniture store. Don't know any big names in this area, but an example is Howard Hill in NJ. Everything is made of solid wood and is ready to finish. It can get pricey, but you can most likely find exactly what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 It would be more expensive, but probably a better selection, if you look for a "You Finish" furniture store. Don't know any big names in this area, but an example is Howard Hill in NJ. Everything is made of solid wood and is ready to finish. It can get pricey, but you can most likely find exactly what you want. I have been happy with Saah for unfinished furniture: LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 July 3, 2012 Author Share July 3, 2012 I have been happy with Saah for unfinished furniture: LINK Thank you! This is what I am looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLazar July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 We're hoping to get a quote from Bob M. (YbeNormal) who built stands for several members, most recently Roni's. His work is awesome. So glad you started this post, great responses! Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbartco July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 I used www.barkerdoor.com, was happy with them. Drilled the hinge holes as well. I would advise against mdf, but others have used no problem. http://www.barkerdoor.com/MDF-Slab-Flat-Cabinet-Door-p/mdf-slab-door.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 July 3, 2012 Author Share July 3, 2012 I don't know why I even post on RC. I asked this over there thinking there would be more input from a wider range of folks. I got nothing... I post here, and get the most useful information! (other than Chad acting in for Ryan today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsi1330 July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 (edited) I build a lot of cabinets and your best bet is to buy poplar. Easier than oak or maple to work with and paints up nice (less expensive also) If you give me sizes of your openings I can give you a good deal on any size door you want. Edited July 3, 2012 by corsi1330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinebiologist July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 I built a storage for my chiller and Ca reactor and when i did this i just went and bought a hard wood front kitchen cabinet from homedepot and destroyed all the back and just used the faceframe and doors. It was a quick easy way to get professional looking doors and face frame since I did not own a table saw and router when i was building the set. Quick easy and then you get hardwood frame pre made. And lots of ones to choose from. Another option to save more money is to go looking at one of the salvage stores and buy a used cabinet. Since you are going to paint it and seal it anyway it does not matter if it is used and discollored. Just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 We're hoping to get a quote from Bob M. (YbeNormal) who built stands for several members, most recently Roni's. His work is awesome. So glad you started this post, great responses! Maureen Bob does do great work. He was going to skin my stand for me, but I haven't been able to reach him for months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill stine July 3, 2012 Share July 3, 2012 (edited) The habitat for humanity restore is a great place if your looking for an old cabinet to break down for the faceplate and doors, in fact you can probably find just doors pretty cheap too. Frederick Frederick County ReStore, HFH of 622 North Mkt St Frederick, MD 21701Phone: (301) 662-2988 restore@frederickhabitat.org Gaithersburg Montgomery Co, Maryland ReStore, HFH of 9100 Gaither Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20877Phone: (301) 947-3304 restore@habitat-mc.org Hagerstown Washington County HFH ReStore 100 Charles St Hagerstown, MD 21742Phone: (301) 745-5457 restorehagmd@att.net Alexandria Northern Virginia Restore-Alexandria, HF 7770-G Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22306 Phone: (703) 360-6700 manager@restorenova.org Chantilly Northern Virginia ReStore-Chantilly, HFH of 4262 Entre Ct Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone: 703-953-37-47 info@restorenova.org Manassas Prince Wm Co-Man & Man ReStore, HFH of 9506 Ctr St Manassas, VA 20110 Phone: (703) 369-6145 ReStore@habitatpwc.org Edited July 3, 2012 by bill stine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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