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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

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