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joystick dust washers - adding felt on the bottom? (or something similar)

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markrvp:

I hate that I saw this thread.

Minwah:


--- Quote from: markrvp on January 28, 2005, 01:25:47 am ---1.  If the artwork (like Oscar's) is on top of the plexiglass, how do you cut nice looking holes in the artwork?

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Using a sharp knife I would think.  I've never done it though so I'd like to hear any tips people might have...


--- Quote ---2.  Since Oscar attached the artwork to plexiglass, does that mean you aren't supposed to attach artwork to wood ever?  Or, was the sole purpose of the plexiglass to allow for the dustwashers to be mounted under the artwork?

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I think Oscar did it basically to retain an original look (both artwork & washers).  Most people who use plexi do cover their artwork to protect it.  You can attach artwork straight to wood, although I would paint it first to make sure it is sealed.  If you don't want to use plexi then get your control panel printed onto proper control panel overlay (eg from www.classicarcadegrafix.com or www.mamemarquees.com).


--- Quote ---Would I be considered a "white trash cabinet builder" if I put the plexiglass on top of the artwork and the dustwashers on top of the plexiglass?

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No, many people do that, but your plexi might get scratched by the washers.  I personally don't want to use plexi on top as I think plexi gets too easily scratched, full stop (think watches, rings etc.)...

FractalWalk:


--- Quote from: markrvp on January 28, 2005, 01:25:47 am ---1.
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Mameotron:


--- Quote from: megashock5 on January 24, 2005, 10:33:58 am ---My wife actually suggested this to me, so I thought I'd see if anyone has tried this...

She wondered if adding something like felt to the bottom of the plastic dust washers would help with not scratching the overlay.

Any opinions? Thanks a lot!

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Last night I discovered something.

DrewKaree:

To me, what's so silly is that if you're going through all the trouble of attaching felt to the bottom of this, why not go the whole nine yards and make an entire dust washer out of felt?  Then you could make it match your cab by using a different color, you don't have to worry about scratching the plexi, and I bet they're hard as hell to spin! 



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