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Mini arcade machine: Project name "Ultimate Arcade" [finished]
Flaboratorium:
You are right, i'm not that happy with the cutting edges too. Well, this is my first arcade cab
ever build and i did not even thought of something like t-mold (in fact i googled it some seconds
ago :) ... i think i have to read some more about it to get the idea of how to proper install
that. thanks for the suggestion!
...the working area is in my sleeping room, after my girlfriend left me i had the opportunity
to "redesign" that room to something more useful >:D
BurgerKingDiamond:
hahah :laugh2: too bad it had to come at the expense of losing your girlfriend, but I'm sure it's nice to have anyway. for t-mold it's simple. All you need is a router and a slot cut bit. Something like this :
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIFETIME-CARBIDE-7-PC-C3-TIPPED-1-4-SHANK-SLOT-CUTTERS-/280563890017?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4152e93761
make sure that the slot cutter you use is SMALLER than the width of the T part of the molding so that it will hold when you push it in. I wish I remembered the size of the one that I used.... Anyway, just line of the bit down the center of the wood and run the router down the edge. Then just pound in the molding with a rubber mallet. Around tight curves you need to cut some notches out of the molding with a razor knife.
Flaboratorium:
hmm interesting...but apart from the price of a router i guess its impossible to cut the
slots into the mounted mdf plates? i think i will go for t-molds at my next project
then (somehow i feel like building arcade machines is addicting...). Maybe i try to find
something like edgebanders (if thats the right word for it?) for this little brother.
BobA:
Looks great. Next time around hide the screws and use T-molding or round the edge and seal it heavily before painting. Both T molding and rounding require the very useful router. Your artwork makes the little cab pop. Good going :applaud: :applaud:
Flaboratorium:
Thanks! Yes i think i learned a lot by building this. I made some mistakes
in the building process that i can prevent the next time, but nevertheless
im pretty happy with the overall outcome. Im thinking of a small pinball machine
for my next project. I saw some pretty cool projects here in the forum and i just
love pinball games. I don't think i can reach some of the high quality buildings
here, because i simply don't have access to some of the tools which would make
the process easier. But i don't mind as long as its fun constructing stuff :D
Damn, i should have added a real penny slot to earn some money from my friends
to finance the next project... :laugh2: