Valchromat

JBOT · 2022-09-27T10:34:59.450Z

No, not a vintage Eastern bloc drum machine.
The building material, that’s like a pre-coloured MDF.

I’ve just had a (yellow) bathroom unit done in it, and I think it’s really nice stuff.
There’s a couple of small gear stands I’ve seen on the market, but was wondering if anyone has done anything more substantial with it. I can’t justify the spend right now, but if/when I get my home studio/office overhauled I’d do it entirely in valchromat.
Anybody beat me to it?

handed · 2022-09-27T10:38:17.728Z

Yep, I clicked this because I thought it would be an Eastern bloc drum machine.

JBOT · 2022-09-27T10:40:15.973Z

ah, sorry about that.

Fin25 · 2022-09-27T10:42:21.292Z

Real producers only use asbestos for all their studio building needs

JBOT · 2022-09-27T10:47:18.042Z

with a good coat of Scheele’s Green paint.

Fin25 · 2022-09-27T11:11:16.297Z

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

sabana · 2022-09-27T11:19:55.700Z

Thats the Perkons

Nils · 2022-09-27T14:04:40.017Z

I haven’t, but a friend has used it a lot for speakers and cabinets. I like it, it has a very nice surface. I think it’s quite easy to work with. I made a big studio console in painted mdf for my previous studio . I guess if I ever find the time to build a proper console for mye new studio, it will be in Valchromat.

I sometimes see people selling leftover boards from finished projects in the second hand ads. Might be a nice way to test and get to know the material before embarking on a bigger project.

Jayko · 2022-09-28T10:01:17.845Z

I haven’t made anything studio related with Valchromat yet, but I have made some other furniture. And I must agree with you, it’s really nice stuff. It is easy to work with, and I have found it especially good for milling!

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JBOT · 2022-09-28T12:02:28.325Z

nice.
detail of my bathroom (if I insert the pic correctly)

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Jayko · 2022-09-28T12:07:49.699Z

That look real nice!

JBOT · 2022-09-28T12:11:37.642Z

Another for you then.

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