Hi,
im gonna build a mum box out of a old set of drawers, i hoped my fluro tubes would fit with it stood up but the dont so gonna have to make some changes to it.
ive flipped it on its side and now need to get some doors on an keep it as light tight as best i can.
ive built a few boxes from scratch an always look shit, do the job but look very untidy, i want this to be my last build so would like it as neat as poss, so would like to know what im doing before i start drillin/cutting bits off it.
so can anyone give me any pointers on puttin doors on neatly and any good idea for me, plus if anyone has built one an has any pics or anything, any links, pics would be very much appreciated.
heres some pics what ive got so far.
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http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=173281&hl=
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=134377&hl=
these might help ya along the way a little bro.
but to be fair id go for the one door/panel option for the front.IE,...easier acsess.
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=134377&hl=
these might help ya along the way a little bro.
but to be fair id go for the one door/panel option for the front.IE,...easier acsess.
Hey Buddy
Dont know if you've seen this thread:-Click me but its very similer to your box and as we know Blabs the King of DIY mini growboxes
You wont go far wrong with that thread...... 
Dont know if you've seen this thread:-Click me but its very similer to your box and as we know Blabs the King of DIY mini growboxes
You wont go far wrong with that thread......
awsome bizz, lennon.
ill have a good read of em all an see what i come up with, ive seen the operation bonsai from blab but not his box build.
had quick look an both look very neat, will have a proper read now, will keep ya's informed how i get on
thanks agen, much appreciated
dan
ill have a good read of em all an see what i come up with, ive seen the operation bonsai from blab but not his box build.
had quick look an both look very neat, will have a proper read now, will keep ya's informed how i get on
thanks agen, much appreciated
dan
Post a picture when your done....Be cool to see your finshed box
will do buddy, ill take pics as i go, will make a start today/tomorrow, dont need to rush this time tho like i have on the others.
oh n bizz, love the double drobe idea, looks proper good.
dan
oh n bizz, love the double drobe idea, looks proper good.
dan
hahaa...no probs danku,..as long as some of what ever ya see gets used or helps you in some way then jobs done aint it.. 
but yeh as lennon said defo get some build pics up if ya can,i know it can be a hassle stoppin to take pics every five mins but its all good bro,all good...later.bizz.
but yeh as lennon said defo get some build pics up if ya can,i know it can be a hassle stoppin to take pics every five mins but its all good bro,all good...later.bizz.
Dan, have a look at this HERE might give you some ideas
ive seen a few good ideas already an its not a prob wi takin pics, could help someone else one day, but i am pretty shit at diy so might not wanna follow my way 
cheers JH, looks nice an neat too, could of done with summet with the doors already on like.
thanks agen
dan
an its not a prob wi takin pics, could help someone else one day, but i am pretty shit at diy so might not wanna follow my way cheers JH, looks nice an neat too, could of done with summet with the doors already on like.
thanks agen
dan
QUOTE (bizzaro73 @ Oct 23 2009, 02:03 PM) 
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=173281&hl=
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=134377&hl=
these might help ya along the way a little bro.
but to be fair id go for the one door/panel option for the front.IE,...easier acsess.
http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?show...=134377&hl=
these might help ya along the way a little bro.
but to be fair id go for the one door/panel option for the front.IE,...easier acsess.
Had a look at your thread Bizzaro...nice work...sweet as. KDD
should i use matt white to paint?
QUOTE (DanKu @ Oct 23 2009, 03:44 PM)
should i use matt white to paint?
Yeah man
madness
QUOTE (DanKu @ Oct 23 2009, 03:44 PM)
should i use matt white to paint?
thats what i used, but give it time to dry between coats, otherwise the paint cracks,
i also used some floor secure stuck to the floor/base inside with double sided tape.
& heres some pics of a cab i saved ages ago
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that looks awsome JH, wish i had the funds for summet like that.
well ive not quite made the best of starts, ive filled up the holes inside and found some wood for the doors an got some hinges, not bad for 2 weeks work eh
right heres some pics of what ive got, the's the hinges which will need some extra wood on the doors and on the inside cos dint realise how the went on and im gonna have to cut some wood out for the hinges to fit flush if ya get me, dont really know wat im doing so if im going the wrong way about things just let me know.
and ive got some wood for the doors but as ya can see the only fit one way so im gonna put the doors on the cupboard stood up the correct way then just lay it down on its side when im using it.
well ive not quite made the best of starts, ive filled up the holes inside and found some wood for the doors an got some hinges, not bad for 2 weeks work eh
right heres some pics of what ive got, the's the hinges which will need some extra wood on the doors and on the inside cos dint realise how the went on and im gonna have to cut some wood out for the hinges to fit flush if ya get me, dont really know wat im doing so if im going the wrong way about things just let me know.
and ive got some wood for the doors but as ya can see the only fit one way so im gonna put the doors on the cupboard stood up the correct way then just lay it down on its side when im using it.
Dan, hold up bud, i think you might be making things awkward for yourself !
instead of using doors, have you thought about keeping the drawer fronts & screwing them to a piece of wood, similar to this ?
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i think it would be a lot easier & more discreet than you having to make new doors, all you would need is the drawer fronts obviously
some wood to use as a backing for the drawers & create a seal inside the frame, some thin wood strapping 10 or 12mm thick,
3/4 inch panel pins, 1/2 wood screws, a roll of draught excluder, magnetic door contacts, screw in hooks & some cable glands.
instead of using doors, have you thought about keeping the drawer fronts & screwing them to a piece of wood, similar to this ?
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i think it would be a lot easier & more discreet than you having to make new doors, all you would need is the drawer fronts obviously
some wood to use as a backing for the drawers & create a seal inside the frame, some thin wood strapping 10 or 12mm thick,
3/4 inch panel pins, 1/2 wood screws, a roll of draught excluder, magnetic door contacts, screw in hooks & some cable glands.
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