Ecabinets question

[myxpykalix]

I just bought another duplex that needs a total update in the kitchen and bathrooms on both sides. All new cabinets, sink base, ect. I know that i couldn't have someone who owns Ecab make the toolpaths and send to me because of the way it's set up.

But because there is such a steep learning curve and i don't have time to learn before I would like to get this done, would i save any money over buying premade cabinets or could i buy the Ecab link, pay someone to create the files for me and cut them myself?

Or could someone create cabinets in other programs and send me the cut files for a fee?

[dlcw]

All those are viable options. The SBLink for eCabs is a steep purchase price for making one set of cabinets though. It is more of a long term investment in your CNC. There is a company, Mosaic, that makes a cabinet design package, that sits on top of Sketchup, that you can rent by the month. When you're done, cancel the subscription. There is a learning curve, but nothing like eCabinets.

There is another cabinet design program called CabWriter, that sits on top of Sketchup, that you could use. http://www.cabwritersoftware.com/

I know in my area, cabinet makers are really busy. I'm out to the middle of August with projects and more are coming in. Not sure how things are shaping up for your neck of the woods.

I could do the cabinet design work in eCabinets and send you the file, but it would be little bits of design work here and there. Depending on how complex your requirements are, it might take awhile to get it done for you, as I am very busy.

[myxpykalix]

I never bothered to learn sketchup, however i will check out your links. Thanks!

[dlcw]

Actually, you don't interact with Sketchup with the products I mentioned. They use the underlying engine of Sketchup and put a new interface on it. Just like eCabs is a unique interface to work with.

[Keith Larrett]

For a one off project like a rental property, I would be inclined to look into buying a set of ready to assemble (RTA) cabinets.

[guitarwes]

I'd have to agree with Keith. Probably come out cheaper, less labor, and have the project done ALOT sooner as to go ahead and start renting it to get $$$ coming in.

[jTr]

I'll make it easy for you:
http://www.cshardware.com/kitchen-and-bath/cabinets/kitchen-cabinets.html

Lots of basic to good looking designs there. These are selling for the cost of materials, + $500 - $1,500, depending on which one you select.

Good luck!
Jeff

[myxpykalix]

I'll make it easy for you:
http://www.cshardware.com/kitchen-and-bath/cabinets/kitchen-cabinets.html

Lots of basic to good looking designs there. These are selling for the cost of materials, + $500 - $1,500, depending on which one you select.

Good luck!
Jeff


Jeff,
Have you ever used these people? I don't want cheap home depot off the shelf type crappy cabinets, but certainly can assemble them and install to save money if they are decent.

[jTr]

Jack,
I trust the company from recent experience, though I have not bought any of these. Their sales pitch is very folksy - family owned and showing pictures of grandma, grandpa and the grand kids on their introduction page of catalog.
I do think if you read up on the construction of the cabinets, they are much better than some of the rental - grade cabs at the big box stores, with the exception of assembly required. I've been tempted to try, just haven't yet. Thought you could, that way I'd dodge a bullet if I'm wrong.

LOL!!!;)

Seriously though, they seem a perfect match to the criteria you've outlined.

jeff

[srwtlc]

I get some specific hardware from them often and they've always been very nice to deal with and shipping has been prompt. Haven't gotten any of the RTA cabinets, but they look to be of decent quality.