DeliBebek Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Found this cool looking cabinet thing with 15 long, flat drawers sitting outside an antique store with a tag on it that said "for paper collectibles?". It looked to have been a former tool/hardware chest based on some of the junk I found in it, and was in rather rough shape. Here's initial state: Here's the repurposed finished product...a new paint job and added drawer handles on each drawer with sliders underneath. Lined the drawers with black felt, and filled them with some paper collectibles! That's very cool. Inspiring! Makes me want to go on a junk hunt for cool pieces to fix up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Inspiring! Makes me want to go on a junk hunt for cool pieces to fix up. +1 That is so awesome. My plastic container on wheels looks pretty "cutlery" now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky13 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Very nice re-purpose of the printers file the color works well for it and seams to hold slabs nicely. I have been looking for something similar to re-purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Found this cool looking cabinet thing with 15 long, flat drawers sitting outside an antique store with a tag on it that said "for paper collectibles?". It looked to have been a former tool/hardware chest based on some of the junk I found in it, and was in rather rough shape. Here's initial state: Here's the repurposed finished product...a new paint job and added drawer handles on each drawer with sliders underneath. Lined the drawers with black felt, and filled them with some paper collectibles! That's very cool. +1 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gclicon Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Here's a bit of repurposing. I found a filing cabinet on craigslist that was in good condition but the paint was falling off so figured i'd give it a bit a character. Unfortunately I didn't take a full before picture. Didn't think to take one until I took the cabinet apart. Went thru the 25cent bin at a couple local shops. After a few hours of work, I ended up with this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Here's a bit of repurposing. I found a filing cabinet on craigslist that was in good condition but the paint was falling off so figured i'd give it a bit a character. Unfortunately I didn't take a full before picture. Didn't think to take one until I took the cabinet apart. Went thru the 25cent bin at a couple local shops. After a few hours of work, I ended up with this: Looks very cool How many books does it hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gclicon Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I haven't filled it up yet, but that bottom drawer has a little over 800 comics. I'd say it would comfortably hold about 3200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelayo31 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hmm tough call. I personally love Batman 11.. I think it's one of the better Batman covers.. Also detective 69 the classic double gun Black Joker cover. A classic Robinson cover. But hey, it's really all up to you. Brian Both awesome suggestions! Sweet covers...I'm looking to add two more single framed slabs to finish the batman wall. Any suggestions from my fellow batman fans/collectors? What frames are you using? They are custom made frames from a local person I've used to basically frame everything from my movie posters to degrees. She is great and her prices are more than reasonable. All the comics are behind museum glass too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jking3437 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Here's a bit of repurposing. I found a filing cabinet on craigslist that was in good condition but the paint was falling off so figured i'd give it a bit a character. Unfortunately I didn't take a full before picture. Didn't think to take one until I took the cabinet apart. Went thru the 25cent bin at a couple local shops. After a few hours of work, I ended up with this: Looks very cool How many books does it hold? Hopefully that's a walking dead image first that you tore up on the frontside of that cabinet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehumantorch Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Here's a bit of repurposing. I found a filing cabinet on craigslist that was in good condition but the paint was falling off so figured i'd give it a bit a character. Unfortunately I didn't take a full before picture. Didn't think to take one until I took the cabinet apart. Went thru the 25cent bin at a couple local shops. After a few hours of work, I ended up with this: thats 100% awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Surfer Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Found this cool looking cabinet thing with 15 long, flat drawers sitting outside an antique store with a tag on it that said "for paper collectibles?". It looked to have been a former tool/hardware chest based on some of the junk I found in it, and was in rather rough shape. Here's initial state: Here's the repurposed finished product...a new paint job and added drawer handles on each drawer with sliders underneath. Lined the drawers with black felt, and filled them with some paper collectibles! That's very cool. +1 Very nice Looks brilliant, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Awesome ideas for cool storage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrothecollector Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Awesome ideas for cool storage! Yes it is.... Just need more books!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freshcollect Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) I'm doing some work on the disaster that's supposed to be my comic room this weekend, so while I was taking things apart and had the pile of boxes moved enough that I could actually see my statue display I thought I'd take a pic. This shelf isn't going back in the space, so this is a bit of a before (although I'd pulled out a few statues from the pile of dust before I thought to take the pics. Hopefully soon I'll be showing off the newly designed room. Edited September 21, 2013 by freshcollect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Illmannered Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 The moment has finally arrived. My batman project is complete, for now. I really hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks to the boardies who helped me along the way. Oh yeah, theres a little marvel wall also that I'm wrapping up shortly with a hulk 181. Feel free to ask any questions ladies and gents. I love it! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylander Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I'm doing some work on the disaster that's supposed to be my comic room this weekend, so while I was taking things apart and had the pile of boxes moved enough that I could actually see my statue display I thought I'd take a pic. This shelf isn't going back in the space, so this is a bit of a before (although I'd pulled out a few statues from the pile of dust before I thought to take the pics. Hopefully soon I'll be showing off the newly designed room. Very cool display, I have many of the same statues and busts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrothecollector Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm doing some work on the disaster that's supposed to be my comic room this weekend, so while I was taking things apart and had the pile of boxes moved enough that I could actually see my statue display I thought I'd take a pic. This shelf isn't going back in the space, so this is a bit of a before (although I'd pulled out a few statues from the pile of dust before I thought to take the pics. Hopefully soon I'll be showing off the newly designed room. Very cool display, I have many of the same statues and busts That's an awesome display... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrothecollector Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Right now all I have is some art on my wall. Soon I'll have my own room/office. Waiting on a few things to clear till my wife and I move to a bigger house. I'm new to book collecting, so all I have is a short box (not filled yet) and a long box for my slabs. Gotta start somewhere, right? It's not displayed as kool as some of the ones I have seen on here, but it's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelayo31 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The moment has finally arrived. My batman project is complete, for now. I really hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks to the boardies who helped me along the way. Oh yeah, theres a little marvel wall also that I'm wrapping up shortly with a hulk 181. Feel free to ask any questions ladies and gents. I love it! Well done. Thank you! Marvel wall is now complete. Only need to look for 2 more batmans. I'm on the prowl for the dark knight returns #1 9.8 graded if anyone has one. Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jking3437 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The moment has finally arrived. My batman project is complete, for now. I really hope you guys enjoy it. Thanks to the boardies who helped me along the way. Oh yeah, theres a little marvel wall also that I'm wrapping up shortly with a hulk 181. Feel free to ask any questions ladies and gents. I love it! Well done. Thank you! Marvel wall is now complete. Only need to look for 2 more batmans. I'm on the prowl for the dark knight returns #1 9.8 graded if anyone has one. Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions! Room is super cool. Love all the batmans. Where did you get the frames for the CGC books >? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
