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Arroyo:
I remember your Magneto build, I think I read it all the way through when searching build logs to learn from. The woodworking is coming along nicely, that's such a classic design and it looks like you are faithfully recreating it.

You almost had me looking at a router for the track that I have but too expensive for mine. I also have that Makita, and I saw you mention that you already have a circle jig but that it is limited on size of cuts. I bought this one that is designed for the Makita, and it can do any size you want (to a limit of course). I enjoy not having fixed positions so that I can create any size circle. A little more setup, but worth it in my opinion. It can also really help to balance the router from tipping on a lot of cuts, here's a pic for reference:

Here's a link in case you are interested : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32923043776.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dIXunNl

Subscribed to the build, looking forward to seeing it come together.

edekoning:

--- Quote from: Arroyo on May 26, 2020, 06:12:36 pm ---Here's a link in case you are interested : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32923043776.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dIXunNl

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I bought the same one. Only took 2 months to deliver ... Anyways I really like it, as the larger base really helps stabilize the router when doing edge profiles or cutting a t-molding slot.

It was such a pain to make the bracket that holds the screen. The screen has 3 different bezel widths, and the back (when rotated) due to the speakers is not flat. So I has to route out a 10cm wide 12mm deep channel. As that only leaves 6mm of wood, and the screen being 8KG, I decided to add another piece of wood for additional strength.

edekoning:
Time to start putting the cab together. This went pretty smooth, and only the TV bracket gave me some small issues.
Hmm maybe I went a bit overboard with pocket screws on the bottom panel :lol but seeing as this cab is super heavy, I did not want to take any chances.

At this time I was not sure if I wanted to add coin doors, hence the front panel is still solid. Once I decided that I did want them, they were sold out in all EU shops that I know off, or are priced insanely high, and many US shops have stopped shipping internationally. In the end I bought two via the EU office of Suzo-Happ. This was a very painful process as it took 2 weeks just to get an account, before I was able to order anything :banghead: Delivery times are 6-8 weeks from US to EU Suzo-Happ office :o so it will still take a week or 6 before they will arrive at my doorstep :angry:

edekoning:
Test fitted the screen.

edekoning:
The bezel as always is a tricky part to get right. In this case the screen is much larger than the bezel, so I spent ages measuring everything. Even after cutting I had to use the router to shave a off 0.5 mm here and there. Finally added a chamfered edge. I am really happy with the end result.

For keeping the bezel in place I decided to use a small piece of wood, with a 45 degree angle on the back, onto which the bezel and plexiglass will rest. The front of this wood piece, has an insert nut for fastening the control panel box to the cabinet. Works pretty well.

Note that the plexiglass is some scratched leftover piece I had laying around. Its just for test fitting. Its also way too dark as this TV is not that bright. So I will probably go with either clear or 20% tinted plexiglass.

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