So a guy asked me to build him a standard 4-player cabinet--after some back and forth we settled on a traditional shape and size and something that had plans available (I had no interest in creating a new set of drawings). I also wanted to (for once) keep track of all my time and materials and see how long a build actually takes/costs.
So far to date:
emails exchanged, plans downloaded and dimensioned (from classicarcadecabinets.com) - 1hr+/- $0 cost
Trip to home depot to buy 1 x 5/8" 4'x8' black melamine particle board
2 x 5/8" 4'x'8' MDF
1x2x8 spruce (for blocking) 2hrs $130
Paper to transfer plans to wood $12
Transfer plans, cut 2 sides and 4 interior pieces 5hrs
Progress pic: