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| TeutonicDarkness:
Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons. I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size I know there smaller from top to bottom than others. If I can find out for sure about the magstick plus (Bat top) that would be great. I'll go ahead and order all the bits needed. I just recently bought the router.. but as of yet have no bits for it. I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint. If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind. If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that? I really appreciate everyone's input.... :applaud: Thanks |
| chopperthedog:
If you're gonna use the bats with the magstigs, I'm pretty sure the same 1 1/8" bit will be fine. The bats had a larger diameter shaft/dust washer. A 1/4" straight router bit is my main weapon for countersinking/material removal. good day. |
| PL1:
--- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm --- Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons. I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size I know there smaller from top to bottom than others. --- End quote --- Please pardon my lack of clarity. I should have said that Goldleafs use a standard 1-1/8" diameter button hole and have .110" Quick Disconnect tabs. If you want to add polycarbonate/Lexan on top, you can route out a pocket on the underside of the CP so the button nuts can tighten properly. --- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm ---I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint. If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind. If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that? --- End quote --- If you choose to route out a pocket to under-mount your joysticks, take a look at what EMDB did here. Just remember to keep reading until he uses the threaded inserts here. :lol He does end up over-engineering it a bit -- you'll only need 4 inserts/screws to hold the plate/stick. Scott |
| TeutonicDarkness:
--- Quote from: PL1 on April 22, 2013, 09:03:09 pm --- --- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm --- Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons. I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size I know there smaller from top to bottom than others. --- End quote --- Please pardon my lack of clarity. I should have said that Goldleafs use a standard 1-1/8" diameter button hole and have .110" Quick Disconnect tabs. If you want to add polycarbonate/Lexan on top, you can route out a pocket on the underside of the CP so the button nuts can tighten properly. --- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm ---I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint. If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind. If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that? --- End quote --- If you choose to route out a pocket to under-mount your joysticks, take a look at what EMDB did here. Just remember to keep reading until he uses the threaded inserts here. :lol He does end up over-engineering it a bit -- you'll only need 4 inserts/screws to hold the plate/stick. Scott --- End quote --- Ok I just ordered my bit for cutting out the joystick and push button holes. I also went ahead and got my t-moulding and slot cutter. Now that I'm thinking about it.. I think I want my joystick dustwasher countersunk. ( I really don't like them just sitting on top) How should I go about doing this without routing the hole to deep? My mind is racing with ideas as I get closer to actually getting started! |
| PL1:
4 words: Test using scrap MDF. ;D Scott |
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