Author Topic: Apartment-Sized Cabinet: FINISHED! (Read 17658 times)

RayB · « **Reply #40 on:** January 04, 2005, 08:24:31 pm »

A barrel lock will not only look a bit more authentic, but you can keep the door locked shut and keep little hands out (assuming you ever have kids around??)

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #41 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:03:46 am »

Yeah, I think a barrel lock would be a HUGE improvement. Not as authentic as a coin door, but much better than that knob.

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #42 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:05:57 am »

Oh, and Peale's locks are super nice, I have a pair of them on my cab.

RayB · « **Reply #43 on:** January 05, 2005, 09:27:39 am »

PS: I haven't added my other 2 cents yet that I really like your cab design. I'm a big fan of smaller "low-boys". Good job!

thrdbace · « **Reply #44 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:31:20 pm »

Thank you, thank you.

Barrell lock will go on after paint etc...

day 7 today, waiting for paint to dry...not my favorite part of the project.

I most def. wanted a smaller cabinet - i ran golden tee pc today, just to check it out with my trackball - it kicks ass!!!

GGKoul · « **Reply #45 on:** January 05, 2005, 01:38:28 pm »

Quote from: paigeoliver on December 29, 2004, 09:37:51 pm

Apparently you have never been to my apartment. I have 11 uprights, 1 cocktail, 1 cockpit, and one countertop in my 2 bedroom apartment and it isn't even cramped.

Why the low height? Do you have 6' ceilings?

Everyone seems to be under the mistaken impression that a single normal sized cabinet takes up a lot of space. A normal full size cabinet has an identical footprint to that of an end table.

Did you get rid of your pinball machine?

thrdbace · « **Reply #46 on:** January 05, 2005, 02:41:39 pm »

I just wanted a smaller cabinet - i see no reason for it to reach the ceiling...i actually have high ceilings....

4'9" seemed good.

thrdbace · « **Reply #47 on:** January 05, 2005, 06:21:02 pm »

Oh yeah, paint works wonders.

I went with the Behr Home Depot Brand - i heard mixed things, but am totally satisfied with two coats so far.

I went with latex enamel semi-gloss...good stuff.

I primed, sanded, patched holes, primed again, sanded.

Then two coats of paint, sanding in between.

menace · « **Reply #48 on:** January 06, 2005, 07:25:34 am »

any plans to throw a coin door on there? I always find that it dresses up the front of the cab. just a thought

Minwah · « **Reply #49 on:** January 06, 2005, 08:54:14 am »

Not to start on again but I did check out the thread to see if we had the first 'giant' byoac-er

Anyway I really like the cab shape - looks great

I would also recommend a barrel lock instead of that knob, unless you really don't want to leave a key it or have to find the key out to open the front. A coin door would also look good, but this is no biggie - you can add one later if you want.

Since your CP is quite small I may have gone for a smaller trackball, then again I know the 3" ones are nice too...

thrdbace · « **Reply #50 on:** January 06, 2005, 05:46:56 pm »

thanks for the suggestions..

barrel lock will most def. go on there once painting is done.

the 3" trackball, i love it, tried it with golden tee pc and its a blast...

i took a day off today! damn it..i wanted to finish that thing by sunday.

Stingray · « **Reply #51 on:** January 07, 2005, 04:21:43 pm »

Maybe I'm the only one here who got what "apartment-sized cabinet" meant. Sort of like apartment sized washer/dryer.

Anyway, I like the overall shape of the little guy. Should look nice once finished.

-S

billf · « **Reply #52 on:** January 07, 2005, 10:39:01 pm »

Quote from: Stingray on January 07, 2005, 04:21:43 pm

Maybe I'm the only one here who got what "apartment-sized cabinet" meant. Sort of like apartment sized washer/dryer.

Anyway, I like the overall shape of the little guy. Should look nice once finished.

-S

Your not the only one, because I understood what he meant also.

thrdbace · « **Reply #53 on:** January 09, 2005, 09:08:48 pm »

Played a little golden tee Pc today - awesome...

heres the little guy in his final resting place - i ran out of disconnects...so could only ground the wiring :-(

anyways, need to figure out the marquee, change that stupid knob on the front, maybe another coat of paint on the door...

let me know what you all think.

thrdbace · « **Reply #54 on:** January 09, 2005, 11:37:07 pm »

I have a few hours of wiring to do, and have to install the marquee, thats it!

I worked about 10 days, total of about 60 hours...

Here was my final price tag.

PRICE LIST:

800mhz Pc and Monitor $150 (craigslist)

Wood $75 (2 sheets of plywood and a couple 2x4's)

Pc Speakers from Walmart $14

14 Buttons, 2 Super joysticks, +shipping, $50

3" trackball ready with mouse interface and buttons $50 (ebay)

Paint and primer $35

misc. hardware, wire, flouro light, etc... $50

Plexi and lexan....$35

GRAND TOTAL - $450 give or take $50...i know i wasn't over 500...probably not under 400...

all in all, it was a bargain - i had an absolute blast making this machine....!

I will post some final pictures soon, with the marquee, etc...

HUGE THANKS are in order to this board....i truly had a rewarding experience over the past couple weeks; i really can't put it into words. it was fun/challenging/rewarding all in one.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #55 on:** January 10, 2005, 06:01:36 am »

You make it sound as if you're leaving.

Was it something (or many things) we said?

Did danny_galaga forget to use deodorant again?

Say it ain't so, mistah, pleeeeeeeze?

thrdbace · « **Reply #56 on:** January 10, 2005, 07:44:10 am »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 10, 2005, 06:01:36 am

You make it sound as if you're leaving.

Was it something (or many things) we said?

Did danny_galaga forget to use deodorant again?

Say it ain't so, mistah, pleeeeeeeze?

Why dont you stop being such an ass, and give me some comments on my cabinet....?

SirPeale · « **Reply #57 on:** January 10, 2005, 10:01:40 am »

Careful, Drew! This 'uns a sensitive 'un!

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #58 on:** January 10, 2005, 11:35:43 am »

Looks like the black around the CPO and the cabinet door could use some touch-up. Bit of white showing through.

Stingray · « **Reply #59 on:** January 10, 2005, 03:25:48 pm »

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 07:44:10 am

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 10, 2005, 06:01:36 am
You make it sound as if you're leaving.

Was it something (or many things) we said?

Did danny_galaga forget to use deodorant again?

Say it ain't so, mistah, pleeeeeeeze?

Why dont you stop being such an ass, and give me some comments on my cabinet....?

Easy. You won't last long around this place if your skin is that thin!

-S

DrewKaree · « **Reply #60 on:** January 10, 2005, 05:33:00 pm »

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 07:44:10 am

Why dont you stop being such an ass, and give me some comments on my cabinet....?

To stop would mean my death - and upon my deathbed, you wouldn't be around to hear me whisper ..... "rosebud.....woulda painted that door to match the rest of the cab"

Stuff like that, you mean? I notice you don't have your blaze orange on, so you may have a problem hunting the comment out on that one.

Also, I wish the monitor bezel on there was as black as my heart.

:sniffle: mommy, make the mean man stop saying the bad words :sniffle:

I possess the sick(th) sense - I see sensitive people

thrdbace · « **Reply #61 on:** January 10, 2005, 05:51:30 pm »

where's your cabinet drew?

maybe you should spend some more time at that ministry of yours....

clanggedin · « **Reply #62 on:** January 10, 2005, 06:04:25 pm »

I'm not too keen on the red cabinet door either, but other than that it looks good!. I like the unique design of the lowboy.

Will you be using smoked or clear plexi??

Have you started on your Marquee design?

thrdbace · « **Reply #63 on:** January 10, 2005, 06:07:01 pm »

Quote from: clanggedin on January 10, 2005, 06:04:25 pm

I'm not too keen on the red cabinet door either, but other than that it looks good!. I like the unique design of the lowboy.

Will you be using smoked or clear plexi??

Have you started on your Marquee design?

Thanks, i used clear plexi...

The marquee probably will be the most recent golden tee marquee, its red and blue and goes welll with the rest of the cabinet...

Im definately not into a "mame" marquee...and prob. not creative enough to make my own - plus i love golden tee.

I would consider RBI baseball also - i haven't looked at any examples though

DrewKaree · « **Reply #64 on:** January 10, 2005, 10:27:15 pm »

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 05:51:30 pm

where's your cabinet drew?

maybe you should spend some more time at that ministry of yours....

Would you like photos of my cabs? Somehow I think you're under the impression that I've got no cabs, therefore I'm not qualified to respond to your requests for comments because I don't give them in the form you wish. That's ok. I can laugh it off. You'll see that the world looks a whole lot better when you don't take it so seriously, but I understand....it's a frustrating project and all.

I'd spend more time at the ministry, but it ends up giving me an even happier outlook on life. Can you imagine if I were MORE happy-go-lucky? They might change the definition of irascible just for you!

You didn't comment on my comments - I thought that was your request - for comments on the project. I can't do much about the ass thing. It'd be like asking water not to be wet.

thrdbace · « **Reply #65 on:** January 10, 2005, 10:42:01 pm »

Quote from: DrewKaree on January 10, 2005, 10:27:15 pm

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 05:51:30 pm
where's your cabinet drew?

maybe you should spend some more time at that ministry of yours....

Would you like photos of my cabs? Somehow I think you're under the impression that I've got no cabs, therefore I'm not qualified to respond to your requests for comments because I don't give them in the form you wish. That's ok. I can laugh it off. You'll see that the world looks a whole lot better when you don't take it so seriously, but I understand....it's a frustrating project and all.

I'd spend more time at the ministry, but it ends up giving me an even happier outlook on life. Can you imagine if I were MORE happy-go-lucky? They might change the definition of irascible just for you!

You didn't comment on my comments - I thought that was your request - for comments on the project. I can't do much about the ass thing. It'd be like asking water not to be wet.

Wow, i would hate to hear how you converse with people in person - it must be excruciating.

You must feel closer to God, coming on here, chastizing newcomers in the name of "humor"...then poking fun at their "sensitivity"....

I wonder, how many times have you played this game?

Its just plain sad.

Mameotron · « **Reply #66 on:** January 10, 2005, 10:56:44 pm »

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 10:42:01 pm

You must feel closer to God, coming on here, chastizing newcomers in the name of "humor"...then poking fun at their "sensitivity"....

I wonder, how many times have you played this game?

Apparently, you play this game too.

thrdbace · « **Reply #67 on:** January 10, 2005, 11:05:11 pm »

Quote from: Mameotron on January 10, 2005, 10:56:44 pm

Quote from: thrdbace on January 10, 2005, 10:42:01 pm
You must feel closer to God, coming on here, chastizing newcomers in the name of "humor"...then poking fun at their "sensitivity"....

I wonder, how many times have you played this game?

Apparently, you play this game too. What was it that you said earlier??

Quote
what size are the apartments over in smart-ass-ville?

do you have a baseball team?

Poor little newbie, only looking for help and you have to endure all this chastizing in the name of humor...

yes, i am just a poor little newbie.

i have no idea.

please, enlighten me on senses of humor, the ways of the message board, and all things dorkology.

Gunstar Hero · « **Reply #68 on:** January 10, 2005, 11:22:26 pm »

Hey now.

I'm a professor of dorkology. Plase don't belittle my lifes work.

Seriously...

Gentlemen please. No one means ill. Let's all play nice.

Remember, mutual abuse keeps the gears of friendship turning.

thrdbace · « **Reply #69 on:** January 10, 2005, 11:24:58 pm »

I've never seen such a collection of helpful information (about a totally fun hobby) and complete ********.

Its hilarious!

Edit: Profanity

SirPeale · « **Reply #70 on:** January 10, 2005, 11:56:23 pm »

You seriously need to chill. Now.

There was some gentle ribbing about an 'apartment sized cab' which IS funny.

But now you're starting to take this to a personal level, which is not.

Both of you, shake hands, to your corners, and call it a day.

DrewKaree · « **Reply #71 on:** January 11, 2005, 01:42:32 am »

*shakes hands, then goes to find medicine to lessen the shakes*

pocketbikez · « **Reply #72 on:** January 11, 2005, 12:30:30 pm »

nice job and congrats on a cab well done.

a few things i would change...

if thats plexi on top of the control panel id remove it. it looks out of place and you dont need it unless you are putting printed graphics underneith.

i wouldve made the sides of the cab flush with the top of the control panel. the way it looks now your palm is going to rest on the half inch protruding side piece.

i would paint the front door and the visible monitor frame black.

golf themed graphics would work well with this cab.

hbm*rais · « **Reply #73 on:** January 11, 2005, 03:16:19 pm »

I also vote for a black front door and for painting the monitor frame. You can use duck tape or something like that, if you don

Invader_Stu · « **Reply #74 on:** January 18, 2005, 10:43:52 pm »

Stick em up, this is a thread-hijack :p

Has anyone got any examples of plexi vs. smoked glass? I'm intrigued as to the differences to aesthetic look and viewing quality.

Any links appreciated

DrewKaree · « **Reply #75 on:** January 19, 2005, 01:26:02 pm »

Here ya go.....one link, comin' up - http://tinyurl.com/3ovzd.

That page should give you a FEW examples and explain things pretty well for ya.

thrdbace · « **Reply #76 on:** January 19, 2005, 02:57:12 pm »

oh yes, its done...actually a couple weeks ago. no time to post pictures.

here they are.

thrdbace · « **Reply #77 on:** January 19, 2005, 02:58:12 pm »

more pictures

quadmasta · « **Reply #78 on:** January 19, 2005, 03:45:08 pm »

What's with the shoe bin next to the cab? Do you have to take your shoes off to play or something?

thrdbace · « **Reply #79 on:** January 19, 2005, 04:09:02 pm »


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