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KrawDaddy:
Hey dude, Iam still with ya!
I have a friend that is going to build with me. Were going to set a web site up so you can follow along with us. This weekend we hope to make some important decisions on the design and then start with the monitor box. Youll need a good router!
As for arcade parts, take your time, and buy em when you need them. New products come out all the time.
Kind Regards\
Kraw
Silver:
Hey thats good news! Looking forward to seeing more of you superb handy work....
I've been throwing together some sketch designs for my cab, and I have to stay I my well pinch your monitor box design. ;D Although It does not look as nice as yours as I want screen to be more upright.... (makes the curve at the back a lot sharper).
I'm new to routing (this could be interesting) but now I've got an excuse to learn. You've already thrown plenty of tips in this thread, so I'd love to see the odd tip on setting up jigs etc... (hint hint!) I'd be interested to know how the triangular supports at the inside bottom of monitor box are attached....
IntruderAlert:
I have an older router attached to a little routing table
but I have been thinking about getting a new one.
Can you recommend one that doesn't cost a fortune?
I'd also like to know how you deal with all of the router dust.
Router dust makes my lungs angry
Zero_Hour:
I'm A fan of this kit -
Porter Cable 1-34 In. HP Variable Speed Router Kit
Porter Cable
1-34 In. HP Variable Speed Router Kit
Model 694VK
$199.00
(Home Depot Listing)
Not sure what price range you are looking to stay in. This kit has a fixed and plunge base, so you could save some money by picking up just the fixed base model. The reason I'm sold on them is that the Woodshop at my local college uses them - and they have highschoolers beating up on the equipment all the time. The guy who runs the shop says the Porter Cable Routers are the only thing the kids haven't been able to break (5+ years of year round use).
I just picked up the above for my home shop a few weeks ago, and I think they are rock solid. Possibly the last router you'll need.
As for the dust - usually just a disposable dust mask works for me. If it is mainly your router table causing the discomfort - look into a dusct collection cabinet. They work in tandem with a shop-vac or other dust collection system. Very slick, and effective.
IntruderAlert:
I have a Porter Cable sander that I like quite a bit
Maybe i'll give their router a try
what's the plunge base for anyway?
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