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Custom Cocktail (finished!)
piecesof8:
That's the same monitor I'm using in my cocktail. I don't think you can find a better LCD for use in a mame cab - no worries with viewing angles on that one.
For speakers, you might want to check out the Logitech S220 system. Sounds amazing for a system with such a small footprint. Plus it has an inline volume control that you can velcro somewhere for easy volume adjustments.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: popsicle on December 21, 2010, 10:09:23 am ---The stain is minwax red mahogany and I had to put it on rather thick and leave it for a good week to dry as opposed to wiping it off like the directions say. When I wiped it off the color was not nearly dark enough and made the grain look tiger striped. I then used a fine steel wool to get it smooth and added multiple coats of spray poly.
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Wow I can't believe it came out as good as that picture makes it look based on your description! If you want a deep color you are supposed to leave the stain on for a while (like an hour max) but still wipe it off. If it isn't dark enough you repeat that process until you get the desired color. I can't believe it didn't dry completely uneven! :o
Looks like you are off to a good start! :cheers:
popsicle:
Good timing pieceof8 - I was just given an Amazon gift card for $25 yesterday. The $25 Logitech speaker system you recommended has now been ordered!
Avery, the Minwax instructions say to leave the stain on for 5-10 minutes, then wipe it off. I left it on for a good 20 or 30, and still had the same problems after 3 coats, so I just painted it on and let it dry for a long time. Someone else in a different thread had the same problem with the darker stain. I think maybe the very thin birch layer on top of this particular ply doesn't absorb the stain so well.
popsicle:
A bit of progress today... assembly !
opt2not:
Turning out nicely. Small-form cocktail with some nice lines! :applaud:
I like the CP roundness, as well as the skinny box shape.
Though I was looking forward to seeing your top mounted trackball, did I read correctly that you've nixed that idea? Would have been nice for a flat area for Golden Tee type games.
I also think you're missing a Coin-door. For a cocktail, aside from the glass and t-molding, a coin-door definitely says "arcade game", as well as gives you an opportunity to give it a few more lit-up things (the 25 coin inserts), for that extra allure.