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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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