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| DEIVIONCRX:
This is my first build. Ive looked into building a MAME cabinet for a few years now, but never followed through with it. I decided last month i was just going to do it. After some more research i came up with Arcade Paradise's Version 3 plans i liked the most. I started with his but didn't like the idea of 3/4" MDF as it would end up weighing a billion pounds, so i went with 1/2" Plywood instead. Still going to use MDF for the control panel top tho for ease of drilling and smoothness. This is as far as i got last night, hopefully tonight ill get all the panels fastened and the monitor shelf/monitor installed. I'm using a old 25" CRT computer monitor(27" Sony TV), donated by a friend. |
| DEIVIONCRX:
Got a bit more done tonight. Need to cut out the CP sides/top and assemble it. Then i can pickup some plexi and make my bezel. |
| yotsuya:
Are you planning to use 1/2" T-Molding? What are your plans for the finish? You going to woodfill/bondo the knots in the wood, then paint? Laminate? Welcome to the club! |
| DEIVIONCRX:
Yea i need to pickup some wood filler. I planed on filling the knots, cracks and screw holes. Sanding it smooth, primer/paint/clear/buff. I started with the plan of 1/2" T-Molding, but i think ill try 3/4" in Green and try the chisel trick to cut it down to 1/2". |
| DeLuSioNal29:
Consider laminate. MGB did his Vertical Retrace cab with it and it looks amazing. It's not as hard as you would think. http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,108784.msg1154790.html#msg1154790 D |
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