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fredster:
How about a pedistal with no monitor.  Just get the video to plug into a TV.  

Otherwise, make sure the cab is all bolted down inside so nothing will come loose when you move it. Real arcade cabinets are so buttoned up you can lay it on it's side and nothing will come loose.

And, you can Buy a $20 dolly at the local junk store.  Check the off the wall places, they are out there.
hyiu:
have wheels !!!... then push it around...
mine have 6 wheels in the bottom... and its great !!!....
paigeoliver:
Don't listen to any yayhoos who talk about multi-piece cabinets and all that mess.

To make a cabinet that is easy to move you should do 3 things.

#1. Build it out of PLYWOOD, without an interior frame (real games don't have frames).

#2. Make the monitor easily removable from the back of the cabinet.

#3. Make sure you have hand holds in the rear part of the cabinet towards the top, and on the underneath of the cabinet at the front.

The number one problem with moving some cabinets on steps is that too many builders use heavy mdf/particle board, senseless interior framing that adds weight, and then don't make anything for the guy in front to hold onto at the bottom. Atari was famous for that. I can't even count the number of Atari games I have carried up stairs while holding onto the LEG LEVELERS.
Stingray:
I took a slightly different approach. I assembled mine in the room where I intend to keep it until I die.  ;)

-S
JustMichael:
Build the cabinet out of styrofoam...   ;)

An appliance handtruck and a friend or two do wonders also...   ;D
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