Death star storage unit

[Eng76]

So an idea I have had floating around in the back of my head is to build a storage / display unit based on a "Death Star Panel", much like the one behind these brave gentlemen:



I would plan on having it somewhat modular, so I can turn a part sideways to fit longer items (Lego )

My question to start is: can anyone point me in the direction of a person / company that does CNC work for small one off projects?

I can Google to my heart's content, but I prefer personal referrals - preferably in Auckland, and preferably reasonably priced (will also do cheap).

Many thanks

Sam

[MattG]

I got these guys to CNC the MDF panels for my Han In Carbonite project. They were very patient with working out the files I had on hand.

http://www.styrotechcnc.co.nz/

These were the costs when I did that project back in 2010 (likely have gone up, at least matching CPI):

In terms of machining, the cost for a standard 3-Axis cut (i.e. no undercuts) per sheet is $45.00 + materials.

A sheet of 3mm will cost you $15.18 + GST and a sheet of 12mm will cost you $37.98 + GST.

[MattG]

What's you're overall construction plan? If you're not looking at too much complexity, have you thought about just jigsawing it? I did the Death Star set that is in our rumpus room with just a jigsaw.

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[Eng76]

I did think about a jigsaw - but I thought it would be worth checking out how much a professional job would be.

Also I suck with power tools - and have the scars to prove it.

Still working on the final design, it may have changed 3 or 4 (or 8 or 9) times so far... but it's looking good.

[oota goota]

sounds like a cool project Eng!

[badges2nz]

Can't wait to see it, what size are you working with, full size like Matt's one?

[Postie]

I'm a bit jealous! That is very cool matt