McGraw's Flat File Flip

mcgraw23 · Sun Aug 25, 2013 12:28 pm

Well, wanted to post a quick update on the new projects I'm working on. A buddy wants to turn one of the files into a coffee table w/glass top so that should be an exciting project to tackle. For his, we're using a smaller file (41x28) and it's already got the top off so that should help with the process.

Here's gambit putting in work on his file.. After a long morning of sanding it down, it's ready to have the base/top built, and get the painting done!

Also queue'd up is a project for Chandler53. I ran out of time yesterday so didn't get as much paint off in the first stripping phase but it'll get there! God bless paint remover.

I'll post as I get more updates!

dasponyboy · Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:11 pm

Personally I think that looks super rad as is. I'd put a mahogany top on it and call it a day!

mcgraw23 · Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:21 pm

dasponyboy wrote: Personally I think that looks super rad as is. I'd put a mahogany top on it and call it a day!

It does look pretty sick with the naked metal.. problem is the label holders on the drawers don't come off on this unit so it's tough to get the paint/primer out of the nooks of it. Ultimately, it's up to gambit as to what he wants it to end up looking like. May do a flat black finish with white drawers and black handles which would end up looking pretty smooth.. especially once the glass top gets put on

gambit · Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:34 am

would definitely like to thank mcgraw for all the help and letting me borrow his garage. havent yet figured out exactly what color I want to go with but i need to find something that will look industrial/modern as it will end up going in my living room. super excited to get this project rolling. any idea would be appreciated.

Chandler53 · Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:50 pm

You're a saint and a scholar McGraw.

turne289 · Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:38 pm

great thread, some good advice in here

mcgraw23 · Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:31 am

Annnnd Chandler53's file has been completed finally! The only thing it's missing are the label holders, which are drying now.. They'll be the same color as the sides but here's a look at the assembled file! He's a Texans fan (and America, I assume) which explains the badass red/white/blue color selections

Sorry for the crappy phone pics.. a new digital camera is on the agenda for Xmas.

Chandler53 · Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:58 am

Thank you again Jack for the work on the FF.

Much better than the poster board I was using!!

Awesome job!!

mcgraw23 · Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:12 am

^That Capt. America fits in perfectly! Glad you're happy with it!

quexzea · Wed Dec 18, 2013 2:17 am

very cool

FAMPart · Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:24 pm

dammmn son

gambit · Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:44 pm

Chandler53 wrote:Thank you again Jack for the work on the FF.

Much better than the poster board I was using!!

Awesome job!!

got to find time to finish mine up but damnnn this looks good chandler.

mcgraw23 · Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:22 pm

Just finished another project I've been tinkering with for a few months... I love dark wood but HATE doing the staining on such a big piece. Next time I'll be investing in a spray apparatus or just buying darker wood

jrsheppa · Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:23 pm

ISO

When I move to Jackson, I am going to look into getting a nice flat file

mcgraw23 · Thu Apr 17, 2014 7:27 pm

You can find some really good deals on Craigslist and with a few hours, elbow grease, and a trip to Home Depot, can end up with something pretty sweet.

In other news, Gambit was doing some research and found a new plastic paint that we're going to try on his from the top of this page. Just put together his wood framed top so a few coats of paint and a quick trip to the glass shop and he'll be all set!