[M6TT F]

I drew up a cabinet to the dimensions I need, copying the style of one I'd seen that I liked. I took it to a local furniture place who said they can make anything. They looked at it and said no problem... around the 400 quid mark. (out of Oak)

Is there anything I should be asking/checking before I give them the go ahead... I was expecting a quote of around 800 quid tbh!!

[enablerbro1]

Do they offer a warranty?

[Paulie-W]

Maybe sorting out ventilation. Looks like it could get pretty toasty in those cupboard spaces.

[noidea]

are the 420mm widths of the end sections enough? I thought nearly every component was 430mm these days

[M6TT F]

well spotted noidea - I realised that shortly after I'd posted this 1st draft and have worked out my measurements and have changed it accordingly! - all three spaces are infact 480mm, it's just the thickiness of the 4 corner pillars that reduces the opening down to 420. I've also increased th height of the open spaces slightly to allow for different centre speaker options.

[M6TT F]

Originally Posted by Paulie-W

Maybe sorting out ventilation. Looks like it could get pretty toasty in those cupboard spaces.

I was planning on having an open back, but I will ask about the possibilty of ventilation options

[thudspud]

Very nice, keep me posted how it goes as that is very similar to something I would like made.

[Knightshade]

There's only maybe £90 - £100 worth of wood in it but there are quite a few hours worth of work there. Obviously you've seen the quality of his work?

One thing worth checking out is the quality of the finish ie oil, wax, varnish etc. A finish that will last and look as good in 10 years takes a lot of time.

HTH

[M6TT F]

Originally Posted by Knightshade

There's only maybe £90 - £100 worth of wood in it but there are quite a few hours worth of work there. Obviously you've seen the quality of his work?

One thing worth checking out is the quality of the finish ie oil, wax, varnish etc. A finish that will last and look as good in 10 years takes a lot of time.

HTH

I have seen a few different pieces in the shop although they weren't tv units... I'll ask if they have any others I can look at. good point, thanks! As or the finish, Id not thought about that too much tbh, I want something hard wearing obviously, and Ideally I'd like the wood to retian the pale finish and not darken too much with age?

[M6TT F]

well I've ordered it so we'll see how it progresses. I havent decided on the finish yet. I was given the choice of oiled, waxed or laquered. Im leaning towards laquered, although it's not quite as attractive as oiled, I'm led to beleieve it's a lot more hard wearing...

They're going to call me if any questions arise so fingers crossed I'll have something in about 3-4 weeks time.

[Knightshade]

Oiled and waxed is the nicest, it gives it some water proofing as well if you get rub makrs on it it can just be rewaxed. Laquered isn't really any harder wearing, it is more easily damaged and less easy to repair, it is the easiest to do though.

[M6TT F]

Originally Posted by Knightshade

Oiled and waxed is the nicest, it gives it some water proofing as well if you get rub makrs on it it can just be rewaxed. Laquered isn't really any harder wearing, it is more easily damaged and less easy to repair, it is the easiest to do though.

Ahh that's very interesting. I always thought that waxed or oiled took a lot more looking after. I have a 12mth old who has just progressed to pulling himself to his feet on anything he can. I was thinking about greasy fingers etc...

[smiffy333]

Very interested to see how this turns out, having some oiled oak furniture I'd go with that from a looks point of view.
Out of interest where did you see the cabinet in the first post?

[M6TT F]

i'll post the pics when it's finished. As for the origin of the cabinet I took for inspiration, I wish I could remember where I saw it!!! It was one of those moments where I was just grabbing pics of cabinets I liked whilst trawling sites ages ago. I never bookmakrked the pages and I buggered if I can find it again!

[lawrenso]

really looking forward to pictures and prices for this - not that far away from you!!

Cheers

Lawrenso

[M6TT F]

Not heard from them yet, but the lady did say they were busy, and I'm not in a particular rush for it.... price was confirmed at £399 so we'll just have to wait and see when it arrives

[GarethG]

Likewise, although I am on south coast, am really struggling for classy oak unit that will keep us both happy.

Any other ideas

For 42 plasma
to fit AV amp, set top box, DVD, CD

Light oak

[Beaker]

I'll look forward to seeing pics of the finished item. I have been looking for a cabinet and have decided I'm going to have to make my own or get one commisioned. My new Denon 4308 is a monster and I need at least 500mm deep and I can't find anything I like or what I like is no good.

Beaker

[M6TT F]

Finally been able to ressurect this thread. After 12, yes that's 12 weeks the unit has finally been delivered. 3 times longer than I was told it would take! Despite regular visits they kept saying it wasnt ready due to being busy, people being ill etc and I was beginning to think it was never going to happen and to get my deposit back. If they'd said 12 weeks from the off I' wouldn't have minded anyway!

First impression is very good. The unit is SOLID! it weighs as much as the car I think! The problem I'm going to have is getting it up 2 flights of stairs into the lounge (upside down house)

I'll take some photos when I've managed to get it into the lounge at the weekend, but overall for the price I'm very pleased

[indus]

That is a fantastic price for a hand made, solid oak bespoke unit. I wonder if anyone in London could offer a similar service for the price?

[M6TT F]

Finally got it upstairs with the help of a strong neighbour!!! Man there's some weight to it! the draw is made from inch thick wood alone!

They changed the design slightly from the picture I supplied, but overall I'm very pleased with it, especially for the price.

Pictures as promised

Matt

looks great, worth the wait!
Where do i get one of those and can you have extra shelves and less draws. Just got my pioneer pdp lx508d up on the wall and need something just like this to house all my stuff



Rich

[lawrenso]

Hi Matt,

don't supposed you could PM me the details of the company - This is something simular to what I am looking for - and what a great price!!

Cheers

Lawrenso

[inzaman]

Wow, that looks like a real quality cabinet; very well made and out of very nice wood.

[M6TT F]

Originally Posted by rickocross1

looks great, worth the wait!
Where do i get one of those and can you have extra shelves and less draws. Just got my pioneer pdp lx508d up on the wall and need something just like this to house all my stuff



Rich

You can have whatever you want - that's the beauty of bespoke - I drew up my cabinet using sketchup and based it around a pic of a cabinet I found on the net.

I got it from a local place where I live in macclesfield - i can let you know if you're interested

[Fred Quimby]

Thats a really lovely cabinet for the money. Dont forget a picture when its all set up.

[JM3003]

Can you post the manufacturer details? I live very near Macclesfield and want something made to a very similar design so these people look ideal.

Many thanks

[M6TT F]

http://www.countrypinetradingltd.co.uk/

pic now set up

just a few wires to tidy up

[ukbandit]

awesome well done there mate

[visioneer]

Your cabinet looks great Bet it weighs a ton

Tried the link to the company you used but it isn't working for me - anyone else had any luck with it?