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Great idea...I'd probably buy one.

---Ben V

on 12/4/02 10:18 PM, J. Larry Hendry at jlarryh@... wrote:

> I learned something this month about walnut synth cabinets.  It is very
> expensive to have them made far away and have them shipped 100% complete and
> ready to rock and roll.  I spent a boat load of Paul's money getting
> cabinets ready for NAMM.  And, when I look at the time and invested for
> wiring and packaging, I don't think I could sell cabinets at a price anyone
> would like.  Paul said something about looking for his portable
> defribulator.
> 
> However, I was tossing around another idea.  I'll let the feedback from you
> guys tell me whether this is idea is worth a damn or not.  I think I have a
> cabinet maker now who is actually interested.  My idea is cabinet kits.  The
> wood would be all cut, sanded and finished and ready to assemble by the
> purchaser.  I think we could support a few different sizes by letting the
> user mix and match parts.  Depth and cabinet angle would be standard.
> 
> I was thinking to have tops, bottom and sides.  Sizes for sides might be 1
> row straight, 2 row straight and 2 row slant, and maybe a 3 row straight.
> Tops and bottoms could come in a variety of standard lengths, lets say for
> discussion, 12, 18, 24U wide  So, depending on what size cabinet you want,
> you pick the side pair and top and bottom pair.
> 
> Here is what a cabinet kit might include:
> - All the wood parts
> - Flat rails
> - All the screws and hardware needed
> - Wire, lugs, and detailed instructions for wiring power supply that you
> supply.
> - Maybe a Stooge panel for the power connectors and power switch.
> 
> It would probably not include this:
> - plywood cabinet back (available at any Lowes, etc for cheaper than the
> cost of making the shipping container that big).
> - power supplies (you supply one for "your" needs)
> 
> I am almost thinking guys that want cabinets will want custom stuff and this
> "uniform" sizes might not work. But, the key to supplying them at a
> reasonable cost is keeping the shipping cost low and letting the end user
> invest some DIY time putting it all together.
> 
> Please e-mail me if you have interest or opinions on the subject.
> 
> Thanks,
> Larry
> 
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