Thommo82 1,397 Posted October 21, 2017 So as my collection grows and my watch boxes are full I got to thinking about a more custom style watch cabinet. Then I found this tucked away in a corner at work. Dirty as fuck and complete with broken door, however it takes a lot to discourage me, so I took it home, cleaned it up and fixed the door. Three shelves and two drawers which should hold 10 watches each totalling 50 watches. Gotta fashion slots and felt line everything but it should be fun bringing this piece of wood to life. Ill update as things progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted October 21, 2017 Nice f'n score! Going to throw some hidden LEDs in there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted October 21, 2017 Nice projects guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted October 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Xpletiv said: Nice f'n score! Going to throw some hidden LEDs in there? That's a possibility. What colour you think? Im fond of blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted October 22, 2017 Yup, any thing else would look a little circusy. Just make sure you hide them to only produce a glow, of course. You can get some of that 90° clear plastic hardware stores sell to protect wall corners, paint it(may need to trim it down to 1/8" height)and double stick tape it around the inside to hide from seeing the LEDs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omegex 0 Posted October 22, 2017 That has cleaned up a treat - well done sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted October 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Xpletiv said: Yup, any thing else would look a little circusy. Just make sure you hide them to only produce a glow, of course. You can get some of that 90° clear plastic hardware stores sell to protect wall corners, paint it(may need to trim it down to 1/8" height)and double stick tape it around the inside to hide from seeing the LEDs. Thanks mate, that's a good idea to hide them. I'll be doing that. 16 minutes ago, omegex said: That has cleaned up a treat - well done sir. Though it was filthy I saw it's potential, and it's only half way there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/21/2017 at 07:51, Thommo82 said: So as my collection grows and my watch boxes are full I got to thinking about a more custom style watch cabinet. Then I found this tucked away in a corner at work. Dirty as fuck and complete with broken door, however it takes a lot to discourage me, so I took it home, cleaned it up and fixed the door. Three shelves and two drawers which should hold 10 watches each totalling 50 watches. Gotta fashion slots and felt line everything but it should be fun bringing this piece of wood to life. Ill update as things progress I'm liking what I'm seeing......... Great find! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 11, 2017 So I spent all fucking night measuring and cutting felt for the inside of the cabinet, off to get some glue and wood tomorrow and hopefully finish it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted November 11, 2017 50 watches ? That's not gonna be enough ! You might want to look if there are three or four more at your work ... If you want to go with colour (RGB with remote would be the best choice) LED I would have chosen a more neutral felt, black or white. Nice project ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 11, 2017 25 minutes ago, Glaude said: 50 watches ? That's not gonna be enough ! You might want to look if there are three or four more at your work ... If you want to go with colour (RGB with remote would be the best choice) LED I would have chosen a more neutral felt, black or white. Nice project ! Decided against the lighting Went with the green felt as I used to play a lot of pool and you know, it just felt right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted November 11, 2017 You're right if you don't felt like it or maybe you were struggling to figure out how to make lightning works inside this cabinet then it struck you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 12, 2017 Bit more fucking around with this thing tonight. Got the slots made up for the drawers. Tedious bloody work but I'm pretty happy with how it's going Gotta get the top shelves on an angle for display purposes, then figure out how I'm going to make the slots for them as what I've done for the drawers won't work for the shelves Gluing the felt to everything is going to be REALLY fun me thinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 464 Posted November 12, 2017 Wow, the full fucking Blue Peter there Thommo! I’m very impressed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 12, 2017 21 minutes ago, Foxindebox said: Wow, the full fucking Blue Peter there Thommo! I’m very impressed Just wait till it done Gonna be a thing of beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,010 Posted November 12, 2017 you're a thing off beauty Thommo, i don't care what anyone says Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted November 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, brang1 said: you're a thing off beauty Thommo, i don't care what anyone says My drum of bottle caps is a thing of beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griffo 6 Posted November 12, 2017 This is gonna be awesome. Looking forward to seeing it finished! Cant believe you're allowed knives though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted November 12, 2017 Don't forget to make the slots in the foam a little bigger before you add the felt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narikaa 129 Posted November 12, 2017 If your shelves have the height go with transparent 'C' Stands A row of watches all angled the same will out stun those lay down cushions (I reckon you should get half a doz on each shelf) Then if you really want to show boat your watches, a mirror to the back of the inside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites