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hulkster:
okay, i have a happs coin door (over/under) and its a 2 player one.  anyway, im going to cut the hole in the middle of the piece of wood in the front so i can mount the coin door.  my question is, whats the best way to go about measuring for the hole?  i mean, im not measuring the outside of the coin door, but the inner part, and that itself is curved on the edges.  how can i be as accurate as possible on this?  anybody have suggestions?
GadgetGeek:
happ controls website.  Find the diagram for your door and it should have a cutting template
hyiu:
go to http://happcontrols.com

then search for coin door...

you can find the exact same coin door there...
then click on the explode mounting view...

I believe the door cutout is
7.30" x 19.80"

if you want to be sure.... try one on a cardboard...
(or scrap wood...)

drill a hole in the middle first... then use jigsaw and cut slowly...

hope it helps....  ;) ;D

and as always... when done.. plz post pics... we love pics !!  haaa haaa....  ;D ;)
Jabba:
I installed a new Happ Over/Under door. The inner lip measurements on the one I installed are Width=185MM x Height=503MM (roughly 7" x  20" in imperial). I documented how I did it on my website at http://www.garry.ca/construction03.html

Look for February 11.

Before I cut the real hole, I practiced on a pieces of scrap. Make sure you round the corners or you'll leave gaps.

Hope that helps...

Cheers!
Ghoward:
You can also use a small paint can to draw the rounded corners on your wood before cutting it. If you need to take a little more off after the hole is cut try using a Dremel with a sanding bit installed.

Gary
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