Turnarcades?

[s_busby_uk]

Anyone know what's going on with Turnarcades? I had a reply from Craig before Christmas and now he seems to have gone dark. I'm GAGGING to put an order in! 

[seanr28]

same here, I've given up with them now!  They clearly don't want the business

[s_busby_uk]

I'm not complaining - I get that it's a small team and he stated clearly on his Facebook that he was taking Christmas off. Just want to know when he's back! 

[surface tension]

Craig wrote a long and open-hearted post on facebook a few days ago. I imagine it's frustrating for a potential customer, but I think it's just part of the deal if you want to buy from him. He's got a lot on his plate and the addition of Revival doesn't really help. But he's a great guy and wants to keep it small so the business remains close to his heart.

I know that doesn't help, but you can see where he's at if you check in on him on facebook.

[s_busby_uk]

Ah thanks for pointing that out - hadn't realised he'd posted since his Christmas update.

Best of luck then Craig, all the best for 2014! 

[seanr28]

Craig wrote a long and open-hearted post on facebook a few days ago. I imagine it's frustrating for a potential customer, but I think it's just part of the deal if you want to buy from him. He's got a lot on his plate and the addition of Revival doesn't really help. But he's a great guy and wants to keep it small so the business remains close to his heart.

I know that doesn't help, but you can see where he's at if you check in on him on facebook.

thats fair enough, but simple response or update wont hurt.

[DHTech]

I gave up with Turnarcades and built my own, too much hassle to get anything from Craig, seems to be one excuse after another.

[s_busby_uk]

Well my woodwork sucks, I have no room to do it and I don't have the tools. Plus I like his slimline model.


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[surface tension]

There's only one way to do something about that! You're in the right place too. Everyone has to start somewhere and that goes for tools too.

Make a start on the plans and before you know it, it will be spring and warm (and dry!) enough to work outside if you don't have a garage.

[s_busby_uk]

I made a plan to do so 3 years ago, bought some wood, promptly wasted it and realised I wasn't having fun either. I'm quite content buying a flat pack at this point!


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[DHTech]

There are plenty of other flat pack kits about, ebay or do a google search you'll find them, they may be a little more expensive than Turnarcades, but a lot less hassle. Also worth loking for an old cab to restore, again there always seems to be plenty on ebay.

[s_busby_uk]

Yeah have been looking, but like I say, it's the slimline model I really want as I don't have room for a big one. I did find a "midi" model on eBay lately but it looks pretty cheap...


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[seanr28]

I looked into buying a quality flat pack kit, but in the UK there are very few people doing them, and as you say, the ebay ones are junk.

[s_busby_uk]

'Zackly. So for now I'm happy to wait a bit until Craig is back up and running!


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[seanr28]

your other option is to use some of the plans around the net, and send them to your local CNC wood cutter and have them make you a flat pack kit.  I nearly did this, but ended up finding a suitable complete arcade cabinet for good money.

[s_busby_uk]

Yeah that may be an idea. I'd worry about the joins though. Is there yet a repository that collects plans for cabinets on the internet? Is there one in the wiki? (I'm not at a computer to check properly)


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[seanr28]

drop me your email addy, I'll send you what I have collected over the last 3 months.

[yotsuya]

You guys don't have a British version of Rick willing to take this on? 

[floob]

I was just looking at this vid:


I really like the look of the quality - it would be good if Turnarcades is still doing this. I'll send them an email anyway.