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« Reply #440 on: July 01, 2014, 04:06:56 pm »
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #441 on: July 01, 2014, 04:12:25 pm »
Mmmmmm Looks like a trip to ace hardware and Maryville Bolt and Fastener might be in order........

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #442 on: July 01, 2014, 04:16:27 pm »
Ohhhh... Are those Screw inserts for the joysticks!!!! That is a great idea! I REALLY did not want to drill thru the top to mount them.
You did read about them in this part of the FAQ, right?   ;D

There's also a picture of the type of threaded insert to avoid for MDF -- very useful if you're not getting them from GGG or Ultimarc.


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« Reply #443 on: July 01, 2014, 04:48:11 pm »
Ohhhh... Are those Screw inserts for the joysticks!!!! That is a great idea! I REALLY did not want to drill thru the top to mount them.
You did read about them in this part of the FAQ, right?   ;D

There's also a picture of the type of threaded insert to avoid for MDF -- very useful if you're not getting them from GGG or Ultimarc.


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Read an FAQ???? I am in IT.. We don't read no stinkin FAQ's :D

And thanks :D Let me go check that out :)

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« Reply #444 on: July 02, 2014, 09:44:38 pm »
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #445 on: July 02, 2014, 10:12:31 pm »
Love it. :applaud:

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« Reply #446 on: July 02, 2014, 10:15:08 pm »
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #447 on: July 03, 2014, 11:12:42 am »
Ohhhh... Are those Screw inserts for the joysticks!!!! That is a great idea! I REALLY did not want to drill thru the top to mount them.
You did read about them in this part of the FAQ, right?   ;D

There's also a picture of the type of threaded insert to avoid for MDF -- very useful if you're not getting them from GGG or Ultimarc.
Yup, the FAQ had some good advice on the inserts.  Those inserts you shouldn't use are for use with hard woods and have a fine thread to them.  It is important to note because if you tried to screw in the course threaded ones into a hardwood you would probably break threads off and would likely warp or collapse the insert.  I bought mine from GGG because the price was far better than Ultimarc.  I also bought some from Lowe's and I made sure that they were the courser thread for use with MDF.  They worked perfectly for mounting my screen to the bezel although they had the slot for installing with a flat blade screwdriver instead of the hex for using an allen key to install.  The FAQ shows a slotted, fine thread insert, and I wanted to point out that the threads are the reason not to use in MDF not the slot. 

I will also note that Ultimarc's trackball (U-Trak) comes with some very small inserts that are not threaded and are press fit instead..  Probably not the best for MDF, but they seemed to work just fine.  I will see after I have a few drunk friends slamming the trackball in Golden Tee.. but I am confident it will hold just fine. 

FYI, if you DO just put a wood screw in MDF or particle board and you have to remove it and screw it back in, if it strips you can take a toothpick and put wood glue on it, stick it in the hole, break it off so it isn't sticking out, and put the screw back in and it will hold again. 

If you ever need a super strong way to mount something in MDF, tee nuts are the best way.  MDF is strongest on the flat surface since it is basically layers of thick paper (MDF is technically just thick paper, not wood), and a tee nut plays to that strength.  You will break a bolt before you pull a tee nut through MDF. 

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #448 on: July 03, 2014, 11:32:48 am »
Very classy looking CP. Nice job  :cheers:
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« Reply #449 on: July 03, 2014, 02:31:46 pm »
Your CP is really turning out great.   Thanks for posting all the great pics!

Those custom Encom stools are really impressive as well.  Nice job.   :cheers:


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« Reply #451 on: July 05, 2014, 08:23:48 pm »
Tonight i plan on starting the CP wire up.

Looking forward to the finished art!

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #453 on: July 06, 2014, 12:44:39 am »
Tonight i plan on starting the CP wire up.

Looking forward to the finished art!

Why do i get the feeling i'll be jugged on it ;D

Interesting choice of words there. :lol

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #455 on: July 06, 2014, 06:55:35 am »
Tonight i plan on starting the CP wire up.

Looking forward to the finished art!

Why do i get the feeling i'll be jugged on it ;D


You probably will, but I wouldn't take it personal. You have done an excellent build.:notworthy: :notworthy: It's easy to be an armchair quarterback here, and you know there will always be criticism whether valid or not. BTW did you get you shaft size figured out? :laugh2:
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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #456 on: July 06, 2014, 07:02:10 am »
Hey btw where did you get those molex plugs?

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« Reply #457 on: July 06, 2014, 09:13:02 am »
Hey btw where did you get those molex plugs?

From the armchair quarterback. :P

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #458 on: July 06, 2014, 03:32:23 pm »
Are you jugging on me because have a short shaft joystick?

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« Reply #459 on: July 06, 2014, 11:10:19 pm »
"Genetics, peewee" - Ray Tango

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Are you jugging on me because have a short shaft joystick?

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« Reply #461 on: July 07, 2014, 04:41:13 am »
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« Reply #463 on: July 07, 2014, 06:45:51 pm »


Next time I'm not going to spray the cab... many cans died for this finish.  Meh.  :dunno



Man this is really looking awesome!!

And I Know THAT feeling!! I am in it  so far for 6 cans of KILLz Primer, 8 cans of white and 3 cans of black... And I am not even worrying about painting the inside!!

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Re: FLYNN'S ARCADE (Project Code Name: Overambitious)
« Reply #466 on: July 14, 2014, 10:24:38 am »
Looks really good!  Check them twice before mounting though!

Love wiring...   :applaud:

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« Reply #468 on: July 14, 2014, 02:04:02 pm »

This is looking great so far, nice work.

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« Reply #469 on: July 14, 2014, 03:02:19 pm »
It's...it's beautiful!

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« Reply #472 on: July 14, 2014, 10:41:49 pm »
Yeah, man.  Check all the connections twice before mounting the CP.  :D

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« Reply #474 on: July 19, 2014, 09:50:41 pm »
Holy Cow...This is one of the nicest builds I have seen!!!! Excellent job!!!!

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« Reply #475 on: July 19, 2014, 11:53:39 pm »
Nice looking job on the wiring.  Although I'm a bit surprised that Nephasth approved it.  I mean it's not black, on black, on black.  LOL.

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« Reply #476 on: July 20, 2014, 09:46:55 am »
It's approved because he took the time to learn a new skill, and learned it well enough to pull off a clean execution. But yeah, black on black on black would have put the wiring over the top. ;D

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« Reply #479 on: July 21, 2014, 05:02:54 am »
It looks really good Chance. I can't wait to see it finished

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