Bezels

[DaemonCollector]

I searched around and couldn't find too much...I have a 25" Arcade monitor and need to get a bezel, the Happs 25" plastic bezel, is it trimmable to the proper OD from my cab? If not, where could I get one?

[daeven]

Definately trimmable.  Use a sharp utility knife and a well-secured straightedge.  I've used their 27" and 19" bezels and have had to trim every one.

[DrewKaree]

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=17175

Check There for a WAY better solution!

[versapak]

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=17175

Check There for a WAY better solution!

WOW!   I love the way that turned out, and you just saved me some $$$. I thank you, and my wife certainly thanks you. LOL

[DaemonCollector]

I'm gonna have to give this a try tommarow...just worried about how I'm gonna cut the curves...

[DrewKaree]

Glad to point you in the right direction, versapak.  Drop Tailgunner a PM and tell him as well, he's the one who did the hard work  

DC, just make sure you've got a sharp new X-acto blade or new razor blade.  Mark a line for your cut, and then just follow it.   If you don't have something large and bendy to make the curve to mark your line, buy two sheets of the stuff Tailgunner uses and wedge it between two books until you get the curve you want.  The sharp blade is the most important thing, though.  It'll give you a nice clean cut so you won't have to press so hard, making it easier to follow your line.  Mebbe post YOUR results in Tailgunner's thread to show more examples for others to realize they can do it too.

[paigeoliver]

If you don't want to make a bezel you can often go without one if you used smoked glass or smoked plexi.

This is post 100,000.

[Tailgunner]

I'm gonna have to give this a try tommarow...just worried about how I'm gonna cut the curves...

A sharp knife and a steady hand manage quite nicely. You'll likely get a better result if you make your cuts using two or three passes. I generally make a scoring cut first using minimal pressure as it's much easier to control the knife when you're not bearing down on it.

[subzero23]

Does anyone have any pics of their cabs with homemade bezels?

How much are Happs bezels shipped to like california?

[DaemonCollector]

If you don't want to make a bezel you can often go without one if you used smoked glass or smoked plexi.

This is post 100,000.

Don't wanna use smoked plexi so I can place instruction cards on the backside of the glass

[pcates]

How much are Happs bezels shipped to like california?

I am selling some 25" black bezels from a Run and Gun game, cheap on this thread :
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=27123

And I only charge exact shipping from the PO. If interested Reply to my post, or send a PM.
Thanks, Patrick