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| rlemmon:
HI guys. I'm working on a cabaret cab and I don't think I'm going to be able to invest as much as i thought i was. I would love to see what you guys have made with little money. I'm building a replica ms pacman cabaret cab. Here is my proposed cost sheet that I'm trying to slash. I would really appreciate any ideas on cutting the cost down Thanks. Ms-pac. cabaret cab Wood 3 sheets (oac or birtch) $120.00 (needs to be something smooth and stainible. I tried good on 1 side playone once and it lookd awefull Marquee $16.00 Bezel (painted plexi glass for now) $15.00 Control panel overlay $30.00 Stain $ 7.00 T molding $20.00 Slot cutter $30.00 Keywiz $36.00 Cp clamps $9.00 Buttons $7.00 Magstick plus$shipping $47.00 Disconnects $4.00 Wire $ 7.00 Paint &primer $10.00 Screws $8.00 Plastic monitor bezel that goes undr glasss $15.00 Computer (used) $50.00 17" lcd monitor Acer V173Bb $102.00 The monitor needs to be a lcd and non wide screen, I havent seen any deals on used ones. Coin door/ cash box 100.00 Cant seem to find a used one mutch cheaper Vesa mount $25.00 Speaker grills $10.00 Speakers $20.00 TOTAL $688.00 |
| syph007:
Buying misc tools were what really shot the price up for me. Do you already have all tools needed? |
| Benevolance:
Yeah, my cabinet ran about $500 for materials and parts, and $1000 for tools... :D I cut costs on the computer side by using an old computer I had and snagging a 20" CRT that was being recycled by our office. There are still a lot of places switching CRT to LCD. I bet you could snag an old monitor from some of the recycling depots, too. Free is good. |
| meany:
loose the coin door. It's just for show. |
| javeryh:
Don't forget to add 20% to your estimate for all the miscellaneous stuff! |
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