What am I missing here then? mcgraw23's unit has no top, right? I've seen a few for sale like that, but others that look like the tops must be an integral part of the unit.shagdonk wrote:The tops aren't removable.snowphun wrote:I really like the glass top approach, I think that would make for a great project. I'm struggling to understand which types have a removable top, and looking at pictures on CL doesn't make it any easier. Do most of them have removable tops? Is this primarily to enable better stacking?
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They cut the top out, or remove the rivets.snowphun wrote:What am I missing here then? mcgraw23's unit has no top, right? I've seen a few for sale like that, but others that look like the tops must be an integral part of the unit.shagdonk wrote:The tops aren't removable.snowphun wrote:I really like the glass top approach, I think that would make for a great project. I'm struggling to understand which types have a removable top, and looking at pictures on CL doesn't make it any easier. Do most of them have removable tops? Is this primarily to enable better stacking?
Thanks.
Is there a refurbed flat file thread where we can post pics? Swore I saw one a few weeks back, but can't find it?
Was inspired by this job and some of Billy's pics, but don't want to step on their respective threads.
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You can post in mine. Doesn't bother me.natepachl wrote:Is there a refurbed flat file thread where we can post pics? Swore I saw one a few weeks back, but can't find it?
Was inspired by this job and some of Billy's pics, but don't want to step on their respective threads.
There's also this thread though: http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 32&t=48516
Thanks man, this was the thread I was looking for. Pics coming tomorrow.....iambillyg wrote:You can post in mine. Doesn't bother me.natepachl wrote:Is there a refurbed flat file thread where we can post pics? Swore I saw one a few weeks back, but can't find it?
Was inspired by this job and some of Billy's pics, but don't want to step on their respective threads.
There's also this thread though: http://forum.expressobeans.com/viewtopi ... 32&t=48516
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Does anybody have progress shots for cutting a hole in the top of a flat file? I'd love to do it so I can make it a feature, but I'm concerned that the top would bend in on itself.snowphun wrote:OK, thanks. Removing rivets I can work with; cleanly cutting a hole in a large sheet, hmmm.wottagunn wrote:They cut the top out, or remove the rivets.
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I just cut the top off my safco last weekend. I have no pics right now, but I basically just cut a hole in the top leaving a couple inches of border around it and it's still pretty solid. As long as you support your glass in the corners or around the edges, it should be fine. I wouldn't cut the top completely off a safco though, you would probably lose all your support. But it looks like the guy who originally made this thread, made a wood top with a hole in it and secured it to his flat file.DonPiano wrote: Does anybody have progress shots for cutting a hole in the top of a flat file? I'd love to do it so I can make it a feature, but I'm concerned that the top would bend in on itself.
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Cool, that's pretty much what I had in mind to cut mine a few inches in. Did you take it off first and then rivet it back in place or just cut it whilst it was attached? What did you use to cut it?farmerjay wrote:I just cut the top off my safco last weekend. I have no pics right now, but I basically just cut a hole in the top leaving a couple inches of border around it and it's still pretty solid. As long as you support your glass in the corners or around the edges, it should be fine. I wouldn't cut the top completely off a safco though, you would probably lose all your support. But it looks like the guy who originally made this thread, made a wood top with a hole in it and secured it to his flat file.DonPiano wrote: Does anybody have progress shots for cutting a hole in the top of a flat file? I'd love to do it so I can make it a feature, but I'm concerned that the top would bend in on itself.
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Mine has no rivets. It was much easier to cut on and the metal isn't very thick, so taking it off would've been a lot more work and risking of bending it. I used an angle grinder with a cutting wheel and a piece of angle iron to help guide it straight. Then I bought some thin aluminum edge trim, which I will paint the same color as the file, to cover the rough edges. It's nearly impossible to cut a perfectly straight and smooth cut. I can try and post some pics of my progress so far tomorrow.
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Looking forward to the updates! I've got a couple with metal tops that I've been debating cutting into so it'll be nice to see what yours looks like.farmerjay wrote:Mine has no rivets. It was much easier to cut on and the metal isn't very thick, so taking it off would've been a lot more work and risking of bending it. I used an angle grinder with a cutting wheel and a piece of angle iron to help guide it straight. Then I bought some thin aluminum edge trim, which I will paint the same color as the file, to cover the rough edges. It's nearly impossible to cut a perfectly straight and smooth cut. I can try and post some pics of my progress so far tomorrow.
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Awesome. I have both an angle grinder and an angle iron that I can use so I should be able to do that. I'm looking forward to seeing what it looks like. Cheers.farmerjay wrote:Mine has no rivets. It was much easier to cut on and the metal isn't very thick, so taking it off would've been a lot more work and risking of bending it. I used an angle grinder with a cutting wheel and a piece of angle iron to help guide it straight. Then I bought some thin aluminum edge trim, which I will paint the same color as the file, to cover the rough edges. It's nearly impossible to cut a perfectly straight and smooth cut. I can try and post some pics of my progress so far tomorrow.
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If I remember correctly from the Facebook thread, I believe that the flat file pictured here actually has a wooden top instead of a hole cut into the metal. The wood was constructed to sit on top of the rest of the unit, and then stained to match the color. I imagine it's a lot easier to get nice straight lines when you're working with wood. If you look closely, you can see the corner joints in this photo:DonPiano wrote:Does anybody have progress shots for cutting a hole in the top of a flat file? I'd love to do it so I can make it a feature, but I'm concerned that the top would bend in on itself.snowphun wrote:OK, thanks. Removing rivets I can work with; cleanly cutting a hole in a large sheet, hmmm.wottagunn wrote:They cut the top out, or remove the rivets.
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Here is what I've got done so far. Progress is slow, in the middle of moving. I decided to go with all metal instead of using wood, especially since it already had a top to work with and I don't have the tools or experience with wood working to do it myself. So I would've had to pay someone to do that. I plan to paint everything gloss black, except the inside of the drawers, then add a piece of glass on top and an RGB LED strip underneath the top once it's all done. I just cut the edge trim with a miter box and a hack saw, then sanded the edges smooth. They came pre -drilled with tapered holes, so the screws sit flush and won't hit the glass and they have a small lip on the inside that hides the cut edges and nuts from view.