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benefits of 5/8 MDF for control panel

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DaOld Man:
My last project I used 1/2" for control panel.
I'd have to say the weight difference is a plus.
Also I used 1/8" plexi and 5/8" t molding.
Im pretty happy with the turnout.

NoMoUserNames:
I was debating swapping some 3/4" pieces for 1/2" where it is not load bearing (speaker/Marquee face, monitor bezel, rear door, control panel, etc.).

How big of a control panel did you do it on? If its something like a big 4p panel, did you feel the need to add any supports or anything? Throwing my numbers into the "sagulator" gives some worrying numbers.

DaOld Man:
Im not sure who you are asking, but my panel (1/2" MDF) is two player. 2 joysticks, 6 buttons each player, 2 player start buttons,  and a trackball in center of panel.
Panel measures 10.25" by 31.5".
Only have two admin buttons, so plenty of room for me.

Here is a pic. Quarters are lined up and ready to go.
You can see im not much on cab art. Maybe someday....

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