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Author Topic: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Time.  (Read 56047 times)

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Sounds like with all the problems that you've had, you better scrap the project and send it my way.  Sorry to hear about that.  I'll try to find a good use for it. :applaud:

Go stand by your mailbox until it arrives.  Don't ever leave the mailbox, as I've instructed USPS to only deliver it if someone is at the mailbox.  It could be anytime 24 hours a day, so pack a thermos.  ;D

You sent it USPS?   :'(

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Sounds like with all the problems that you've had, you better scrap the project and send it my way.  Sorry to hear about that.  I'll try to find a good use for it. :applaud:

Go stand by your mailbox until it arrives.  Don't ever leave the mailbox, as I've instructed USPS to only deliver it if someone is at the mailbox.  It could be anytime 24 hours a day, so pack a thermos.  ;D

You sent it USPS?   :'(



Shhhhhh.  I just said that because I wanted him to stand outside by the mailbox.  He didn't have a FEDEX box at his house.  Get it?

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I heard those guys couldn't find it even if McCoy DID have a FedEx box in front of his house.  They're all over at the high school trying to fill the hallway outside the office
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..................... just came in to get a drink..................... I'm heading back out............... HEY! Wait a second................... :hissy: :banghead:

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Shhhhhh.  I just said that because I wanted him to stand outside by the mailbox.  He didn't have a FEDEX box at his house.  Get it?

Well I will let you explain this a you mucked it up. I do find it funny that he did stay outside untill 3:14 am.
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Damn.. I haven't checked the thread in a couple of days.  But now I see pictures.  And I am insanely jealous..

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It's a thing of beauty, without a doubt.


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That plexi is supposed to look like that.  I think it's actually pretty sharp looking.  You really don't like it?

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That plexi is supposed to look like that.  I think it's actually pretty sharp looking.  You really don't like it?

I would like it better if it didn't make the graphics look like they were out of focus.

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I was at the bowling ally this weekend and saw that they had a GT. I checked it out and it was out of focus too.

Just look at it like this. It is true to nature.
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I was at the bowling ally this weekend and saw that they had a GT. I checked it out and it was out of focus too.

Just look at it like this. It is true to nature.

Well, at least it's authentic.  :P


Thank you for letting me know that though.  At least I know the guy at IT is not lying to me.

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I saw one the other day at a BBQ joint.  I was quite impressed by the overlay material and it sorta had a texture like the plastic pads that your computer chair rolls on.  Slightly obscure and very durable. 


If it doesnt work out for ya, I'd buy it.
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Here is the cab with the monitor, bezel, and T-molding installed.  I still need to mount the front door (which will open with European hinges) and return the CP overlay and get one that is sharp.  I also need to get glass to cover the monitor, but I am very close to being completely finished.

Sweet!

That bezel looks alot better as a monitor surround than leaning up against a wall unused.

I'm impressed with the results of your handiwork and determination.


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im so tempted to do this, but i can get a golden tee cab without the kit for 600.

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Mark, you're one busy S.O.B., I didn't even know about this project. When do you find time to go to work?

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Mark, you're one busy S.O.B., I didn't even know about this project. When do you find time to go to work?

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Work?   He doesnt have a job, he's a photographer.   :cheers:

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There's too much detail in the text and glows to do it justice in Photoshop.  I'm hoping Nostrebor will pop in here and tell me how to magically polish the plexi so it will look good.

Yeah I was just popping in here and noticed this question you asked in April...

Ummmmmmmmmm... yeah... I got nuthin. :dunno

I think that they are supposed to look like that.  ;)

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There's too much detail in the text and glows to do it justice in Photoshop.  I'm hoping Nostrebor will pop in here and tell me how to magically polish the plexi so it will look good.

Yeah I was just popping in here and noticed this question you asked in April...

Ummmmmmmmmm... yeah... I got nuthin. :dunno

I think that they are supposed to look like that.  ;)

Gorilla Glue and C-clamps.

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Gorilla Glue and C-clamps.

Woops, wrong thread! :laugh2:

Sounds like a good beer/ lawnmower plan to me.

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #138 on: November 26, 2006, 07:50:35 pm »
Anyone know the measurements of the "Golf Ball" for these Golden Tee Cabinets?  I would like to make one, but having some measurements would help!   It would save me the embarassment of going into the tavern down the road w/ a tape measure! 

Bill

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #139 on: November 27, 2006, 12:28:39 pm »
I bit the bullet and went to a BW3's to measure the "GT Live" cabinet.  It wasn't so bad.  Most of the people who said anything were interested in what I was doing.

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #140 on: November 28, 2006, 11:11:59 am »
I bit the bullet and went to a BW3's to measure the "GT Live" cabinet.  It wasn't so bad.  Most of the people who said anything were interested in what I was doing.

Yeah, "What is that guy doing and why is he not wearing any pants?"
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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #141 on: November 28, 2006, 11:51:44 pm »
No, no, no.  That was when I was looking in my neighbors house before I went to measure the cabinet. :angel:

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #142 on: November 29, 2006, 11:39:21 am »
I bit the bullet and went to a BW3's to measure the "GT Live" cabinet.  It wasn't so bad.  Most of the people who said anything were interested in what I was doing.

please share your measurements :)

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet - Fixing One Mistake At A Ti
« Reply #143 on: November 30, 2006, 01:20:01 am »
The only thing I have is the graph paper I drew it on.  Maybe someday.  A file already exists for the measurements of the fore machines.  It is what Mark used.

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Hi Mark, great job with the cabinet.

I saw you used a Betson 27" Multi Sync Monitor, are you happy with it?  I'm looking for a monitor for my Golden Tee Fore 2005 cabinet and was looking at the Betson or a the Wells Gardner equivalent which seems to be a little more pricey.

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Re: Markrvp's Scratch-Built Golden Tee Fore Cabinet
« Reply #145 on: August 12, 2007, 02:38:17 pm »
Do you have the full plans?  Site says his HD crashed and he has a backup, which sounds/looks like the base.  If you've got the full plans, shoot them to me please.  I think you should still have my e-mail address.  Save the lemonparty pics for McCoy though.  I don't even care if that IS his grandpa!

Did anyone ever post the full plans for Markrvp's Exceptional GT Cab? I have the bottom half plans from BrianMerry's Website but need the top part. Any assistance is of course appreciated.

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Sorry, don't want to dig up an old thread but I just came across this thread of someone who used my plans to build their Goldn Tee Cabinet and also found some additional photos on an old computer.  I have posted them on my website http://www.brianmerry.com and decided to add a link to this thread for reference purposes. 

A tad late but.....ok, real late :)

Mark, good job with the build!  Your cabinet came out very nice.... :cheers:

Brian

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Anybody have these cabinet plans stashed anywhere?? The link to the website that had then appears to be dead.

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Anybody have these cabinet plans stashed anywhere?? The link to the website that had then appears to be dead.
Archive.org is your friend.   ;D

The site has many other GT cab pics and a suggestion for viewing for the AutoCAD 2002 format DWG file:
https://web.archive.org/web/20110208002228/http://brianmerry.com/

Download link for plans:
https://web.archive.org/web/20110208002228/http://brianmerry.com/gtphotos/GoldenTeeBase.dwg


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Thank you!!!