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| Tonyjambo:
Hi all - my first post and im just in the planning stages for my first cab. I'm planning on a pretty simple Streetfighter+trackball layout for my CP but stumbling on such simple things as : Whats the best combination of thickness of CP (MDF) , plexi and tmould that makes a sturdy well put together panel ? Do i even need to add the plexi if i get a laminate from somewhere like gameongrafix ? thanks in advance - many more posts to follow im sure |
| shponglefan:
I've used 1/2-inch MDF, 1/8 inch plexi and 5/8 inch T-molding. Alternatively, you could use 5/8 inch MDF or 1/4 inch plexi, and then use 3/4 inch T-molding. That would give you more options in the T-molding department. |
| Tonyjambo:
yeah - i was looking at the 1/2 mdf 1/4 plexi but i figured that plexi might be too thick |
| Dawgz Rule:
You could also go with 1/2 inch MDF with 1/8 inch board and 1/8 inch plexi. I did this to provide a good surface for the artwork and to allow for easy swapping of parts later. |
| gamepimp:
I'm redoing my CP and I'm going to try 3/4" mdf with 1/8" plexiglas and 3/4" t-molding. I'm going to bevel the bottom edge of the CP with a 45 degree router bit so that it takes off 1/8" from the overall thickness. That way the thickness of the edge of the CP will appear to be 3/4" and will match the molding. I did see a guy on eBay selling 1" t-molding. I contemplated that before I decided on the beveling approach. But then I thought it might look odd being so thick... |
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