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| DrewKaree:
yeah, but they blend in a lot better, in case you were going for the "natural" finish on your MDF cab. I dunno what else is included in those kits, but factoring in screws? I think you'd be hard pressed to use an entire 2 lb box, which is ~$3. The rest of the stuff, from all the kits I've looked at, are options, for a price. That's the stuff to factor in - how much are the options, and how much can you get them for in your area? |
| danny_galaga:
from my list: feb 04: pvc parts for fan ducting $9 feb 04: 240v cooling fan $27 feb 04: hookup wire $1 feb 04: adapter- din to ps2 for keyboard (not used on new machine) $9 mar 04: monitor extension while testing mame on 2 computers $15 mar 04: end caps for 't' legs (6 of) $5 mar 04: 6.5M of t-molding $9 mar 04: 6mm mdf and ply for monitor case and swivel $15 mar 04: tube of liquid nails $4 mar 04: 2 x 6mm sheets mdf (kick panels) $10 mar 04: 608 bearings, bits and pieces for rotating platform $10 mar 04: 3 x 16mm sheets mdf (cab structure and top), fixings $52 mar 04: lock, hinges, stays $20 mar 04: desk stays, hinges, lock $20 mar 04: 3mm pre-finished ply for top and edge veneer $26 mar 04: quad, paint for bezel. primer, roller cover for cab $39 mar 04: legs $67 apr 04: power supply $30 apr 04: cordless keboard/mouse $20 apr 04: micro switches, heatshrink $22 apr 04: relay $4 apr 04: door stops, suction hooks $10 apr 04: resistors (for tamiya motor) $1 apr 04: screws, paint (for legs) $15 apr 04: cable clips, flywire (for vent and speaker holes), vinyl $11 apr 04: sandpaper $3 apr 04: araldite $10 apr 04: glass top $126 total (less monitor, computer and controls) $590 granted, i needed more parts since it's a 'schooldesk' with a rotating monitor, but surely ONE sheet of mdf will be the least of the costs? paint, clips little rubber feety things? |
| DrewKaree:
I believe the kits to be simply the wood shell. If so, the rest of your list would be needed anyhoo. |
| DrewKaree:
I just looked. It's just the wood, a piano hinge, some angle brackets, braces, dowels, and glue. This is for $195. Add T-molding and stain/poly - it's now $275 Let's use your pricing, danny: mar 04: 6.5M of t-molding $9 mar 04: 6mm mdf and ply for monitor case and swivel $15 mar 04: 2 x 6mm sheets mdf (kick panels) $10 mar 04: 3 x 16mm sheets mdf (cab structure and top), fixings $52 mar 04: lock, hinges, stays $20 mar 04: 3mm pre-finished ply for top and edge veneer $26 apr 04: sandpaper $3 ~$140 - half of what they sell their cab for. Oh, and that's not for the additional 3rd panel, which I think, danny, I've factored in your extra wood, which would be used for the third panel, saving yourself $90. Their glass top would actually save $31, making the grand total you'd save over their kit price come to ~$200. |
| missioncontrol:
don't forget to add to the total the trips to the ER :P |
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