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Very nice. Thinking about doing this for myself. What do you think about using acrylic shelves instead of glass? Also, why did you specify 8 shelves? Doesn't the case already come with 3 + floor? Or did you spec 8 for consistancy?

I just picked up the unit and the Dioder kit yesterday. Now to pick up the other accessories and find a source for the glass or acrylic ... though I'm tempted to visit TAP plastics for the acrylic.

How much did the extra glass shelves set you back? TAP Plastics, who does cut to fit acrylic can do 4 1/4" thick pieces at that L x W for $44.

Here are mine:



Total cost, for both, came out to"

Cabinets $59 x 2 = $118
Dioder sets $49 x 2 = $98
3/8" wire rope clips x 32 = $32
package of zip ties = $2
1/4" glass shelves, bevelled and polished = $140

Total = $390

Letting the cat live, because she can't knock down my figures anymore ... PRICELESS

I had 8 made. If you search your local service directory for glass, anyone who does glass windows should be able to do it for you.

Definately recommend getting 4 wire rope clips to start. I picked up 2 different sizes and when I got home, it was pretty apparent which one was the right size. Measure your space a couple of times and cut out a cardboard template for the shelf to see how things will best fit. I also made/found a template (7 1/2 inch tall) to space all of my clips over the glass shelf. Then I got the rest of my clips and used my template to measure the space in each area.

Here's a top view of one of the shelves that are included in the set. Hopefully, this will give you an idea of what each will hold.

Isn't that crazy that it's cheaper just to buy a second unit, use the shelves, and throw away the rest than it is to get 4 new shelves cut?