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The Final Stage - (06-22-12: Project COMPLETE. Final pics in OP!)
RyoriNoTetsujin:
--- Quote from: DaOld Man on April 29, 2012, 10:04:21 am ---... Havent seen that in a long time, is it an old house?
--- End quote ---
"Pre-war" building like most in the neighborhood. Probably built in the '20's. Given how strict NYC is, it's probably up to current code, but I can almost guarantee they did it in the cheapest way possible.
For example: to get around the fact that you now have to have GFCI outlets in a bathroom, they didn't install ANY power outlets in the bathroom!
:dunno
RyoriNoTetsujin:
After what felt like an eternity of days that looked like this...
and a watered down workshop:
I finally got a day off, and enough good weather yesterday to do some work that actually makes me feel like this project is rolling again! :woot
To get everyone up to speed, on Thursday afternoon I was able to finish all the rough/straight cuts with my circ saw. I was taking a risk weather-wise, but I mananged to get everything done and back inside before we saw any rain. No pictures of that process, obviously. For Sunday, my plan had been to just draw out and start cutting detail cuts (the arm pieces, the new control panel base, etc.)
And here's a pic of what *will be* the hole layout of the outer portion of the articulating arm (this will all make sense soon, I promise!)
So I started (and finished) doing those detail cuts, and created their twins using my router and a template bit. At that point, it was only about noon. Since I had time, I took a break for a quick sandwich, came back out and cut out the first cabinet side! I'm incredibly pleased with how it turned out!
One very slow and cautious template cut later, and BOTH sides were done:
With both sides finally cut, it dawned on me that I had already finished all the pieces I had that also needed routing for t-molding. I was feeling pretty gung-ho about the whole thing at this point, and I had the router out already, so I went for it!
After that was done (probably another 2 hours? I HATE t-slot routing... you have to be really careful!) I was exhausted, but I had another realization. Now that the slots were cut, I could assemble the new CP base. I know it's not really ready for use, but I wanted to see something standing, damnit! :laugh2:
So I jigged up those pieces with my Kreg Jig:
... and put that thing together!
Cleaning up for the day:
So now I have a pile of scrap, a pile of detailed cut pieces, and a pile of straight panels, plus another pile of panels not pictured! The control panel base is done and the cabinet sides are just about ready for assembly - gotta drill and install the threaded inserts that will hold the steering wheel arms. I've got a few more non-curved detail cuts to do, but it's looking like this thing may in fact be up on its' feet on Thursday, weather permitting! :cheers:
RyoriNoTetsujin:
Super Mameolix SimCade 2: Fighting Dream Match of Aged Fighting Heroes for a New Millenium... of Fighting!
So, I got some work done today. One of the steering wheel arms is slightly off, needs adjustment. The lid at the pedal base needs to be sanded down a bit, it's too tight a fit right now. Gotta cut the jig knobs down so they actually work as clamps. Working on the monitor mount tomorrow too, hopefully.
yotsuya:
Still think 'Occam's Racer' was the best name. :D
P-chan:
I bought and just received that wall mount that you have pictured (strangely enough, I also have the exact same jigsaw), have you messed with the wall mount yet? It had good reviews on Amazon. I have a pedestal and I'm mounting the TV onto the wall in front. The TV has been ordered and is on the way.
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