jds78 08:01 PM 03-05-2009
Originally Posted by SmokinDuck:
Wow, just wow.
So how long do you think it will take to season it?
I'm really not sure. I've heard the Accumonitor system does a pretty good job of raising the humidity fairly quickly. I would guess 2-5 days?
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CigarmanTim 05:40 AM 03-06-2009
WildBlueSooner 12:26 PM 03-06-2009
That sucks...Im not jealous at all. Ok..I might be lying. Ok I am definitly lying. Damn it...give me that.
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Agent11br 01:20 PM 03-06-2009
geezus that is more hott than Keely Hazell
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ahc4353 01:21 PM 03-06-2009
Originally Posted by Agent11br:
geezus that is more hott than Keely Hazell
No it's not. Close.
:-)
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Heliofire 11:36 AM 03-29-2009
I can't wait to see the finished cabinet. This thing is awesome.
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jds78 06:17 PM 04-13-2009
Finally, an update on the cabinet project. It has taken longer and cost more than originally planned but I’m really happy with the quality of work. I moved about a month ago so I’ve been extra busy and haven’t been on CA much lately. Anyway, I’m finally getting settled in the new place and wanted to post some new pictures.
Here are the shelves. Notice the concealed hardware on the slides, I thought that was a nice touch.
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Here is the walnut burl for the doors.
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It should be finished in about two weeks.
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That is simply amazing! Great work!!!!!
:-)
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AllOGistics 07:25 PM 04-13-2009
Great work! That looks awesome. I can't wait to see it completed.
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leasingthisspace 07:59 PM 04-13-2009
WildBlueSooner 08:20 PM 04-13-2009
That project is looking amazing, the finished product is going to be amazing
:-)
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BORIStheBLADE 09:07 PM 04-13-2009
kydsid 06:44 AM 04-14-2009
Can't wait to see the finished product. I have been looking at cooled humidors recently and yours looks very nice.
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PeteSB75 10:30 AM 04-14-2009
It does look very nice. Once it's done, can you put up some numbers on what your final cost was for materials and aproximate time?
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O-Danger 11:05 AM 04-14-2009
3inst3in 11:18 AM 04-14-2009
Very impressive work...you are very talented!
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marge796 12:18 PM 04-14-2009
Very nice piece of work, you're a skilled artisan.
Chris......
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jds78 01:46 PM 04-14-2009
Thanks for all the kind words. I wish I could take some credit for the work but it’s actually my wife’s brother that is building the cabinet for me.
Originally Posted by PeteSB75:
It does look very nice. Once it's done, can you put up some numbers on what your final cost was for materials and aproximate time?
The materials so far are around $5500-6000 Canadian including shipping, duties, etc. My best guess in US dollars for someone in the States would be around $4500. The labor is what really gets expensive for a custom project like this. Total hours so far including design are around 350-400. I can give you some better numbers once it’s complete.
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PeteSB75 07:10 AM 04-15-2009
Originally Posted by jds78:
Thanks for all the kind words. I wish I could take some credit for the work but it’s actually my wife’s brother that is building the cabinet for me.
The materials so far are around $5500-6000 Canadian including shipping, duties, etc. My best guess in US dollars for someone in the States would be around $4500. The labor is what really gets expensive for a custom project like this. Total hours so far including design are around 350-400. I can give you some better numbers once it’s complete.
That's quite an investment. Even if you figure it at an hourly rate of $50, which is low for custom cabinet work like this, you are looking at almost $20,000 in total cost. This is a beautiful piece, I hope you are planning to pass it down to your kids/grandkids/great grandkids. Definitely an heirloom.
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