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Project Raptor - Vewlix Inspired Modular Console/PC Arcade Cabinet
SpaceHedgehog:
Thanks CoryDee :)
Making very slow progress due to a nasty cold and cough I picked up but have managed to complete the black base coat (blackboard paint) for the retaining piece and the cabinet legs. I'll be using some matt polyurethane varnish once this has dried thoroughly. I've used this combination before and it generally comes out pretty well and nice and even.
I also ordered a slot cutter and some T-molding to fit to the lower opening in the base module. I figured that it would look much better with T-molding in place.
Just in the process of designing the door panels for the front of the cab and also the artwork for the sides. I'll also be adding a shroud at the back of the display and also a marquee.
I decided to call this the Raptor - I think it'll look quite mean sat on its haunches.
shrunkenmaster:
Looking good! You seem very handy with wood, what with all those precise bevels. What do you use for this? Any tips?
SpaceHedgehog:
Thanks Shrunkenmaster :)
I invested in a Trend T10 router a few years ago and that was the best purchase I ever made. I would like to buy a smaller one for more intricate work though. Most of the bevels are made with a very large chamfer bit - it's for a 1/2 inch collet - you can't get them in1/4 inch don't believe. The general shapes are rough cut with a jigsaw and then tidied up with a flush trim bit before using the chamfer bit.
Other than that, just the basics really; a circular saw, jigsaw, Makita combi drill and a basic Black and Decker work bench. I just take my time when I'm building and make sure I finish the cut ends of the MDF off, generally using car body filler for the purpose. It's the preparation and the finishing which takes most of the time.
SpaceHedgehog:
Legs and retaining piece have been varnished. Not completely happy with the latter so I may redo it at some point in the future.
SpaceHedgehog:
Completed cutting the slots for the T-molding and have fitted it. I was a couple of mm short where the T-molding joins at the top but never mind, you can't really see it. Both apertures will be covered by doors with a mesh grill anyway.
Mesh for the doors:
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