The size of the sefer or sifrei Torah is critical to your decision. Without knowing the exact measurements you run the risk of getting something either too small or bigger, heavier and bulkier than you actually need. Is security a factor? Will you need to be able to lock the aron? Is a simple lock and thin-walled cabinet sufficient or do you need something more like a safe? I’d consider asking Misaskim for advice since they have several sifrei Torahs and mini arons they lend out to aveilim. It’s probably not a big deal to build one yourself using plywood, but you need the time and expertise to do so, and a plywood aron may be heavier than a thin-walled metal cabinet.
Good luck.
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