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design request
« on: November 04, 2012, 05:14:06 pm »
i need to build a cabinet, but i prefer to let a carpenter to make the work, i'm a programmer and i would cut an hand if i'll use a saw.....

anyone know where to find some project with measures that i could give to a carpenter? i need something like a vertical arcade cabinet that can hold a D9400 Monitor (27'')

anyone can help?

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Re: design request
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2012, 05:20:31 pm »
jakobud.com is the standard place to start.  Some of the files aren't 100%, however an average person can easily adjust where necessary.  If you're using a professional carpenter/cabinet maker/etc, then it should be a piece of cake.

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Re: design request
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 08:07:06 pm »
Another approach is to download that Sketchup program and draw your own, even if you copy the design from another source.

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Re: design request
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2012, 02:57:00 am »
what sketchup program ???

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Re: design request
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2012, 04:04:59 am »
I’m pretty sure he is referring to Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com/download/

There are tons of arcade models built that can be downloaded and modified.
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Re: design request
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2012, 05:02:38 am »
I’m pretty sure he is referring to Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com/download/

There are tons of arcade models built that can be downloaded and modified.

Arcade cabinets by Gozer sketchup warehouse is a great resource.   :cheers:


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Re: design request
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2012, 07:30:02 am »
Link to my Metropolis Cab project which includes plans.   http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html  Suited more to a 23" LCD but could be modified to suit the larger monitor.
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Re: design request
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2012, 08:38:50 pm »
You could also buy a pre-fabricated cabinet that comes as a kit. Most seem to be as easy to assemble as most IKEA-style furniture.

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Re: design request
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2012, 02:12:52 pm »
i thought about assembled kit but i didn't find anything that i liked very much.......