Looking for Baltimore-DC Area carpenter to build EL70 MicroTower cabinets

von.ah · 28th May 2011, 03:13 AM

Forgive me if this is inappropriate to ask in this forum, but what would be a ballpark figure I might expect to pay for having a pair of the castle microtower cabinets built by a professional carpenter?
Does anyone know of a reputable cabinet builder in the DC-Baltimore region who wouldn't charge an arm and a leg to build these relatively simple cabinets?
I love do-it-yourself audio but I just do not have the time to build things with my hands these days.
Thanks in advance!

Marc

italynstylion · 28th May 2011, 03:45 AM

Marc, I think it largely depends on what type of finish you want and what type of wood. You may want to set out your expectations to clarify things a bit.

von.ah · 28th May 2011, 04:01 AM

Good point, thanks.
I'd prefer to have baltic birch or a near equivalent, and some sort of darkish veneer (walnut, teak, etc.) with a simple yet durable natural oil finish (tung/linseed/beeswax?).
My intent for the speakers is to have them in the family living room, so 'presentability' is high in priority.
I've never contracted any carpentry before so this is all new research for me.

Doug Kim · 28th May 2011, 04:34 AM

I had good experience with John, but I don't know if he still runs the business. He was in Pikesville area.

Diy Speaker Cabinets Home

The speaker in the middle on his website was mine.

von.ah · 28th May 2011, 11:32 AM

Excellent recommendation, Doug! Thank you. I will contact him.

von.ah · 31st May 2011, 08:02 PM

Well, that builder is out for several months at least.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks!

italynstylion · 1st June 2011, 03:07 AM

If you're willing to have them shipped to you I know an excellent wood worker who does stuff for my business Stereo Clarity. If you're interested PM me your email and I'll put you in touch with him.

von.ah · 2nd June 2011, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind as i try to exhaust every reasonable local possibility.

italynstylion · 2nd June 2011, 08:48 PM

You're welcome, always good to have a plan B

von.ah · 7th June 2011, 05:49 PM

I'm moving forward with a DIYAudio-knowledgeable builder. Thanks to all for the responses -- here and PM.

28th May 2011, 03:13 AM	#1
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	Looking for Baltimore-DC Area carpenter to build EL70 MicroTower cabinets Forgive me if this is inappropriate to ask in this forum, but what would be a ballpark figure I might expect to pay for having a pair of the castle microtower cabinets built by a professional carpenter? Does anyone know of a reputable cabinet builder in the DC-Baltimore region who wouldn't charge an arm and a leg to build these relatively simple cabinets? I love do-it-yourself audio but I just do not have the time to build things with my hands these days. Thanks in advance! Marc

28th May 2011, 03:45 AM	#2
italynstylion diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx.	Marc, I think it largely depends on what type of finish you want and what type of wood. You may want to set out your expectations to clarify things a bit. __________________ www.StereoClarity.com

1st June 2011, 03:07 AM	#7
italynstylion diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx.	If you're willing to have them shipped to you I know an excellent wood worker who does stuff for my business Stereo Clarity. If you're interested PM me your email and I'll put you in touch with him. __________________ www.StereoClarity.com

2nd June 2011, 08:48 PM	#9
italynstylion diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx.	You're welcome, always good to have a plan B __________________ www.StereoClarity.com

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28th May 2011, 04:01 AM	#3
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	Good point, thanks. I'd prefer to have baltic birch or a near equivalent, and some sort of darkish veneer (walnut, teak, etc.) with a simple yet durable natural oil finish (tung/linseed/beeswax?). My intent for the speakers is to have them in the family living room, so 'presentability' is high in priority. I've never contracted any carpentry before so this is all new research for me.

28th May 2011, 04:34 AM	#4
Doug Kim diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	I had good experience with John, but I don't know if he still runs the business. He was in Pikesville area. Diy Speaker Cabinets Home The speaker in the middle on his website was mine.

28th May 2011, 11:32 AM	#5
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	Excellent recommendation, Doug! Thank you. I will contact him.

31st May 2011, 08:02 PM	#6
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	Well, that builder is out for several months at least. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

2nd June 2011, 02:11 PM	#8
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	Thanks for the offer. I'll keep that in mind as i try to exhaust every reasonable local possibility.

7th June 2011, 05:49 PM	#10
von.ah diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland, USA	I'm moving forward with a DIYAudio-knowledgeable builder. Thanks to all for the responses -- here and PM.

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