Trying to save this Franken-Pac (should have killed it with fire)

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Gilrock:
I've never a done a restore but wouldn't you feel more comfortable moving the cab around and cutting on it if you removed the monitor?

JDFan:

--- Quote ---As I cut through pac's creepy smile, my Ultra-Saw started binding. So much for the brand new edge guide...gotta love Harbor Freight!

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Are you cutting using the guide right up against the edge you are cutting - or using the guide along the edge of the saw guide so the blade is never anywhere near the blade ?? THe guide is more for using in combination with the guide on the circular saw base not as a guide for the blade itself - The blade should never be able to get close enough to the guide to cut it !

Keroppi:

--- Quote from: Gilrock on April 10, 2019, 10:17:01 am ---I've never a done a restore but wouldn't you feel more comfortable moving the cab around and cutting on it if you removed the monitor?

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As I had mentioned, The monitor was doing a LOT to help keep the cabinet structurally sound and square. Even with it in, it is still a wobbly mess.

Keroppi:

--- Quote from: JDFan on April 10, 2019, 10:56:32 am ---
--- Quote ---As I cut through pac's creepy smile, my Ultra-Saw started binding. So much for the brand new edge guide...gotta love Harbor Freight!

--- End quote ---

Are you cutting using the guide right up against the edge you are cutting - or using the guide along the edge of the saw guide so the blade is never anywhere near the blade ?? THe guide is more for using in combination with the guide on the circular saw base not as a guide for the blade itself - The blade should never be able to get close enough to the guide to cut it !

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Kinda both. I was using the dremel ultr-saw with a flush cut blade, which pretty much puts the blade aligned with the outside of the guide by design (there is maybe 1mm gap)

Keroppi:
So, I took out the remaining front below the coinbox plinth. Luckily, that removed enough damage (as well as the rest of the pac-man). Based on my experience yesterday, I chose to use my jigsaw (and didn't get a perfect line)...dug in a little too far in a couple spots, and had to use the DA sander to flatten it out. Nothing a lil' bondo won't fix.

...then I drilled the first set of dowel holes for the 2 panels:

At Yotsuya's advice, and based on my inexperience with a router, I chose to skip all the rabbet cuts and planned to reinforce from inside. I proceeded to simple-cut the base and front panels. My cut was 1/16th of an inch off. Sadly, it's a very important 1/16th...I'll have to buy another sheet and re-cut:

The length of the front was perfect though:

I held up the base to make sure I got the length right. At least that went well:

Having a solid measure-able front now gave me the opportunity to recheck the side. I had gone for 7.5" so I could easily/cleanly use a 1x8...but I was measuring to thin air based on other parts of the cab. I turns out I was 1/8" off...

...that extra 1/8" of wood will be an pain in the ass to cut perfectly, as well as cost me an extra $20 in material. I am considering just shortening the whole damn cab but 1/8" and save myself the hassle. What do you think?

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