Project: MAME (LocoZ31 - Vewlix style)Hi Everyone,
This is my first Arcade cabinet project (and my first woodworking in my life, to be honest lol). So pretty much I just learned how to use a jigsaw, circle saw, router, etc off youtube, to be able to start doing this project.
Ok, so going to the project, I was following the LocoZ31 model, as posted on his video below:
But, the stairs going to my basement, are not wide enough to go through, so I made a last minute adjustment and followed this model from Xtension Arcade, to make the cabinet in two sections and to be able to get in downstairs:
However , I kept LocoZ31 style as he shared the artwork for the CP. I just needed to tweak it to my like.
Ok, so here are some pics of this project:The control Panel, I messed up the acrylic. I used a knife to cut plastic (i got it from home depot) but still I cracked the acrylic. I am not looking to change it now as it is not cheap, so I will keep going and if I find a way to hide a bit that crack, then it will be great.
Making the holes with the step bit, wasn't that bad at least.
Also, I screwed the CP art, (as I never install vinyl before either lol, so I ripped it when I was installing it) but I have a backup of this one as the guy who printed this out for me is a friend of mine, and he said "in case you messed up I am giving you a second print" lol
I made sure here to make a strong base and frame to hold the top part. Since the top part is tilted a bit, so I didn't want any unbalanced weight on the cabinet.
I may probably add a another 2"x2" "beam" beatween the two frames, but I may be over reinforcing it, I guess. Well, I will see if I feel it wobbling, then I will do so.
Here it is up today, this project is taking form with the top parts and the CP (with the damaged art still, but as I mentioned, I am ok as I have the backup print) on it.
Well, has been a learning experience so far and I have been trying to cover some mistakes I have made. However I am humbly pleased