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Build an OND designed cab 'Metropolis'
tophite:
Anyone who has done this build....two questions.
1st the silly one: Did you put the graphics on the wood bezel or the glass/plexiglass???
2nd: How did you secure the glass/plexiglass over the monitor? Did you really just "rest it on the ledge behind the CP" or do you do that and use some means of securing it.
Thanks!
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brihyn:
--- Quote from: tophite on October 02, 2014, 11:42:30 am ---Anyone who has done this build....two questions.
1st the silly one: Did you put the graphics on the wood bezel or the glass/plexiglass???
2nd: How did you secure the glass/plexiglass over the monitor? Did you really just "rest it on the ledge behind the CP" or do you do that and use some means of securing it.
Thanks!
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Others' answers may vary, but here's how I did it...
1) When I had my marquee printed (Walgreens) I also printed the instructions that I use. I then spary on some glue spray and apply it to the bezel.
2) I've done a bit of perfection on the three that I've built. My current process is to leave a bit of room between the bezel and the overhead board and cut the plexi a bit long, so that it can slide up between the two, then drop back down behind the CP. Just make sure to leave enough room so that when you paint the cab, the plexi will still fit.
tophite:
Perfect! Thanks!
anders:
just joined this forum and have decided i am going to attempt this build as love the design, question is reading over this topic i have seen a few people have used MDF, would this be strong enough material to make the whole cab out of? or would anyone recommend different wood?
horizon:
In an effort to answer even though my rookie status is evident, MDF is fine. I think most people go with 5/8" so they can use 3/4" tmolding.