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?