I found a very cool planter online. Problem is, it's not sold anywhere (just a designer's project, I guess). I would like to get one made. I figure I can do the finishing (priming and painting), but I need a professional wood worker cut and build the pieces. Any reccomendations on where I could get this done? Here's a pic of it..
http://labourofheart.blogspot.com/2007/07/interior-weeds.html
2007-11-16 08:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by lazydazy 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Thats a simple box with cross-lateral support for the tile top.
You could certainly try any cabinet shop, they would have all the tools and finishing equipment, usually even the tile saws.
A handyman may have the equipment, but not the time.
I'd suggest tho, that your best bet would be the shop class at your local vo-tech, or high school. Students are always looking for projects... you provide the material, and they provide the labor (school provides the equipment, hehe)
Another place to look would be a local woodworking club.
As a project description, you need to keep in mind this is a planter, and needs to be able to hold water. The outside of the planter might be tile, but I suspect it is just painted wood (very high gloss), with a notch cut into it to match the tile spacing, making it look more like bricks laid adjacent to each other.
In order to last, you're going to want a quality joint technique, like dovetail joints, because the box material is going to want to move. Dont rely on staples to hold it together.
If I were to do this type of project, I would make it in two pieces. The outside shell, and an inner tray. (Think 'kleenex' tissue covers, and youve got the idea) The outside shell, with the tile, would slip down over the inner 'box' tray.
Good Luck
2007-11-16 11:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by thewrangler_sw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a local custom cabinet shop. Not a large one though they would just brush you off. But a smaller custom shop would most likely do something like that for you. Everyone charges a different amount for doing things like that though.
2007-11-16 16:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew79b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a professional wood worker association and ask who lived in your area. you should be able to do search as most of the pro associations have website.
2007-11-16 16:36:53 · answer #3 · answered by Iris R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a cabinet builder with a picture and ask what they will charge. Cabinet builders have the tools and talent necessary and money speaks all languages.
2007-11-16 16:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use tiles and sealant you can even buy half tiles for the sides
2007-11-16 16:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋