WTB: Would like to commission a diyer to build me a pair of speakers

[Greg3333]

Pinkmouse, good suggestion but he would like to build entirely from scratch when he has the time available.

I started a thread here but didn't get a response. Perhaps this discussion would be better off there instead of clogging up Max's thread?

Thanks

Greg

[mlaroche]

I guess I'll ask someone at home depot to cut the wood for me. I can't order these cabinets from PE cause they charge more for shipping than what the cabinet costs.

Max

[chainenoble]

you will not get good cuts at home depot.heres a litte thing i found for small floor standers.got to their railing/step dept.the sell risers and runners precut.i think there are a few different sizes.they are cut accurate and are cheap.you just have to cut the tops this way

[chainenoble]

also how far are you from t.o. i have a router and jasper jig.could help you cut them.but!!i'm leaving for europe real soon and won't be back till mid january

[mlaroche]

What are runners and risers precut sorry... would I be better asking for a local woodworker to do the cuts ?

[chainenoble]

the runner is the part you step on and the riser is the back of the step.each piece cost like 3.00.don't know if you could find a woodshop to cut them that cheap.

[cfbuck]

pE only ships with UPS. When UPS crosses the border they charge a custom brokerage which is exhorbitant. You live fairly close to the USA border. If you can locate a UPS outlet in a US border town/city close to you, you can have PE ship it there. UPS will hold it for a small fee ($5) until you can cross the border and pick it up. That is how to circumvent the custom brokerage fee. Alternatively, have it sent to a friend or relative on the US side.

[chainenoble]

i agree with cfbuck.avoid psrts express and ups like the plague.pe will ship by mail but you have to call them to do that.you save alot by shipping mail.

[TerryO]

Originally posted by mlaroche
Hi,

I'm looking for someone to build me one of Zaph's design. If you are interested just send me a PM. The cost of buying the tools will be greater than the cost of the speakers themselves. I am looking for someone professional to build me this great project.

Max

Max,
If you can't get a pre-made cabinet like PE's, then either a local wood worker hobbiest or a quality cabinetmaker should be able to do this for you. I don't know what the schools are like in Canada, but it's sometimes possible to use your local high school woodshop. If you have a local woodworker's store like Woodcrafter's or Rockler, you could ask at the store, they may have a pretty good idea of who does that sort of thing. It's possible that you might get by with just the cost of materials and a case of beer (for the woodworker, not yourself!!!).
In any case, good luck with your project.
Best Regards,
TerryO