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Wife- / Living-Room-Friendly Cocktail Cab
Jefferson:
Hey pieces, I'm working on the same kit (arcadedepot) and I'm wondering if you screwed the metal cocktail CP into the 'bare' wood underneath the wooden CP boxes... the directions don't say to and I dont think any screws were provided for that step, but there are holes in the CP metal and they seem to invite screwin... could you let me know what steps you took after installing all the joys and buttons into the metal?
your build has been very helpful. I'm cutting pieces for a very similar monitor mount this afternoon.
piecesof8:
No, I didn't use any screws on the outside of the cab for the metal CPs. Once I secured the brackets that go under the lip at the back of the CP (on the inside of the cab) and inserted the thin cover pieces of wood that rest above the controls they seemed very secure, so I left it at that. I haven't had any issues with them moving during several months of regular play now, so I think it's probably not necessary.
Glad the thread's been helpful!
lastrega:
wow you did a beautiful job:) I was going to buy a kit, and arcade depos kit is the best I have seen, the issue for me in the states was shipping:( the cost to have it shipped would have made it over 650$ , I made hand made bluprints, had a dude do my core cuts. I drilled all my own holes , built it in my loft, even the painting:) I really like you cab, however I had so much fun with my build and going my route, enabled me to make it with a 32 inch screen, and my horizontal games run in dual screens........ Love that finish too!!
PS wife loves our cocktail machine as well..........
piecesof8:
Thanks! You did a great job too. That 32-inch screen is insane!