Materials for a unit

[Steted21]

I am planning on building a large unit/sideboard fro my new aquarium to sit on i have seen something i want to replicate on ebay. After contacting the manufactuer they wont build one to my requirements. So im goin to do a self build unit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Milton-pa...rniture_EH&hash=item337153eb82#ht_3047wt_1413

this unit is made from oak but i dont mind what i build it from,And advice to build it? are there any suggestions any help would be great.[/url]

 

[big-all]

heeelllooo and welcome bentedder

its described as pine ??

i personally would exactly copy that design full plinth 2 intermediate supports etc
but would make the doors and drawers surface mounted to allow for deformation with the weight
or alternatively fit the doors and drawers when fully loaded on top and inside

what length are you looking at

an extract from the bottom off the description

Made to order bespoke furniture hence can be created with any dimensions as desired. If you cannot find what you want please call or email us the details and we shall see what we can do, to give your dream furniture. The lead time to finish the item will be between 4 to 6 weeks, we do have wood samples so please contact us on 01235 834831 for your requirement.

can they not take the base that will fit in the space and give you the next size top cut down to your length with a side fillet each side to fill the gap ??

 

[Norcon]

Start with a frame which might look something like this....

Joinery could be mortise and tenon (integral), loose tenon, dowels, pocket hole jiggery, festool domino or a combination of these. Tune in next week for side panelling and drawer design.