[finished] Star Wars themed arcade cabinet build

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Niels Arcade:
I'll be using an artwork overlay, probably on some sort of vinyl, on top of paint. I am not using plexi, from what I've read on this forum it can get pretty dirty underneath it and will show lot of fingerprints on the outside.

I will check Howard's metal brake you mentioned, but I am also considering the plywood option you mentioned.

harveybirdman:
Yeah I'd just make it MDF or Plywood, do you have a round-over bit for your router?.

Also I've had my MAME CP covered with Plexi for over three years and it's not got any noticeable fingerprints or dirt I'll upload a pic tonight. It's just painted though, no artwork underneath.

Niels Arcade:

--- Quote from: harveybirdman on November 03, 2015, 04:08:19 pm ---Yeah I'd just make it MDF or Plywood, do you have a round-over bit for your router?.

Also I've had my MAME CP covered with Plexi for over three years and it's not got any noticeable fingerprints or dirt I'll upload a pic tonight. It's just painted though, no artwork underneath.

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Yeah I have a round over bit, I think I will go for the plywood option you suggested before. It's a sturdy material and the easiest for me to work with since I already own all kinds of wood working tools. Thanks for the advice!

harveybirdman:
One final thing to consider (since you probably don't want to buy a 4x8 sheet of plywood for one control panel) is looking for a piece of lumber. Where are you located? if you have Lowe's/Home Depot you might be able to find something int the 3/4 thickness designed for shelving/cabinetry etc.

Niels Arcade:

--- Quote from: harveybirdman on November 03, 2015, 04:28:47 pm ---One final thing to consider (since you probably don't want to buy a 4x8 sheet of plywood for one control panel) is looking for a piece of lumber. Where are you located? if you have Lowe's/Home Depot you might be able to find something int the 3/4 thickness designed for shelving/cabinetry etc.

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I'm in The Netherlands/Holland, I think I know a store that also sells half sheets of mdf, plywood etc., but shelving material might be even smarter to buy. I will check it out!

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