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| Pauly:
I am actually pretty proud how this is coming together. Tonight I got it standing up. What has happened so far. * 3 half inch splinters removed from under my nails - F.U. Plywood * Purchased a Rotary Sander...and OMG...best damn tool ever - THANKS for the tip vwalbridge * Learned how to use a Rotor and a "Flush Bit"....yep...I made some mistakes * Learned the true power of Wood glue, haven't used a screw yet. * Taught my oldest daughter how to use a tablesaw - she helped with some of the pieces * Had my youngest daughter help me decide what to do with the over theme of the cab * Had the wife help me one weekend Seriously, the experience so far has been great. I am already thinking about my next one and what I could have done better. (Next one will be a bar top for sure) Now I need to choose some Joysticks out. I bought this one, from Paradise Arcade - it's O.K.....Does anyone have a Joystick recommendation? I would like an LED lit ball top - bubbles inside a plus. Next up, finishing the sides....THEN SAND, THEN PAINT! :cheers: |
| drventure:
Nice job on the build so far. For joysticks, everyone's got their favorite, but for maximum flexibility, you just can't beat Ultimarc u360's. THey're a little more $$, but being digital, they can do anything. Be sure to get the stiff springs and longer shafts though. |
| rablack97:
JLW jstik with Thorsten Ludwigs hollow shafts and led balltops....best setup you can get for a lit ball top.... I didnt care for the PA version either. No screws? Might want to reconsider for reinforcement, once the weight starts to add up. |
| Pauly:
--- Quote from: rablack97 on July 27, 2015, 11:45:13 pm ---JLW jstik with Thorsten Ludwigs hollow shafts and led balltops....best setup you can get for a lit ball top.... I didnt care for the PA version either. No screws? Might want to reconsider for reinforcement, once the weight starts to add up. --- End quote --- Well, I should say that I do have brackets screwed in the corners. So I lied a little, I just wasn't thinking of those during my post and I agree..that MDF is heavy as crap. Alright JStik...I am glad to hear that! Going to purchase tomorrow. Where can I see Thorsten Ludwigs stuff? Thanks! |
| vwalbridge:
Looking good Pauly. Starting to come together. :cheers: Looks like you might have abandoned the double angled marquee? |
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