Because I don't like marquees mounted with angled profiles (looks too plump) I came up with the following mounting method for the marquee on kits with T-Molding. This method can't be used with T-molding because the t-molding slot would run into the top slot for the marquee, cutting of the edge. This could be prevented by mounting the marquee deeper into the cabinet, but think that would look awkward.
Now, hold on just a second. I may not have a lot of 'original' ideas, but I'd like to claim at least this one for my own.
To whit:
Each of my bartop designs have integrated 1/4" slots carved into them to support easy installation of plexi for playfield glass and marquees.
No harm, no foul here though. Even macattack heisted my idea.
Feel free to claim as you like
and I hate to spoil your party, but in what matter does this:
look like your slots in the sidepanels?
If you are referring to the other picture instead: I'd hate to spoil that party as well since I've used that method on my Evo XR Cade a few months back as well, and it's also commonly used for placing modular wall panels <- that's where my inspiration came from.
But as mentioned: hate to spoil the party so
Am i missing something but dont you need 2 pieces of plexi for a marque, you have to sandwich the graphic, right.
The t-molding method sounds promising, the only issue i forsee, is t-molding does not like to pulled in and out of its slot. Eventually with maintenance over time if you have to remove your marquee, that slot won't be as tight.
Why would you need 2 panels? This is only needed if you use a print on normal paper for the marquee, but since there are a lot of signing companies out there which can simply print the artwork mirrored on clearview vinyl and laminate it with white after that so you get a "sticker" that you can adhese on the back of the plexi I see no need for that.
Pulling out the t-molding won't really be nescesary (that often) if you use LED strip for the lighting.
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Does noöne have an answer to my question about what the pre-ground coated MDF is called in English.
Also I'm curious what a standard 1/2" plain black laminated particle board panel costs in the US? (e.g. 8x4 or 10x5 ft). Just to compare against the local prices