Seeking some help in Ottawa, Canada

[Effayy]

Hi guys,

Last fall I started on a project based on the Mameroom "UltimateArcade II" plans.  Unfortunately, I didn't get very far before the snow started falling and things had to be postponed until the spring.

Well, over the winter, my partner in crime (who had all the higher-valued tools, I might add) moved away.  That leaves me in a bit of a bind.  I do have a circ saw and jigsaw, but the mameroom plans call for some sneaky little miter cuts, as well as a lot of routing.  To be honest, even my straight cuts aren't that great.  Even with a guide on the circ. 

I'd love to go out and buy a nice high-end tablesaw that could do all of these cuts, but priorities seem to have shifted (Wedding in 3 weeks), so I'll be a little tight on cash for the remainder of this year.

That being said, I was wondering if someone here who lived in Ottawa would be willing to help me out with the carpentry part of this project?  I'm a computer-geek, and I'd love to work on all the electronic innards, but being as I'm not skilled with the wood, I just want to make the best with what I've got and learn a few things at the same time.   

Beer would be provided as needed, of course.  Swing me a line if you're interested.

Thanks,
- FA

[Quarters]

Hi Effayy

I live in Ottawa and I love beer! I don't own a tablesaw any more (apartment dweller) but I do have access to one at work. I have a router, jig saw etc. Here is an example of my carpentry skills.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,27612.0.html

Do you have a garage or other good workspace? If so we could get together and work on both of our cabs.

Congrats on the impending wedding.

(edit)
I forgot to mention I have a lot of extra black, silver and white t-molding if you're interested.
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[Effayy]

Hiya!

First of all, that is truly one awesome looking cocktail cab.  I think it would even pass as "furniture" as far as the fiancee is concerned. hah!

I do have a garage. I live in a newly built townhouse, and we all know how big the garages are in these puppies.  It's even smaller now that I have a hand-me-down 25+ year old snowblower sitting in there.  No worries, though. It's definately big enough to keep using it as a small workshop.  I'd be happy to help you out with your cab as well.  the more I can learn, the better.  Eventually I plan on finishing the basement as well, and the more I can do myself without bringing in contractors, the more I save in the long run.  An arcade cab as a carpentry lesson would eb a good start.

Well ok, after the wedding I'll send you a PM with some info.  I doubt I'll have time to work on anything before then, and it'll give the weather a chance to warm up a bit as well.  Thanks a million for the offer.

- FA

[Jabba]

Hey guys,

WOW! Two other guys in Ottawa who are interested in MAME too ?? Cool.

[Mooshoo111]

Hey, I live in Ottawa. Can I buy some of that t-molding off you?

[Quarters]

Hey, I live in Ottawa. Can I buy some of that t-molding off you?

Sure. Send me a PM or email me at: quarters@quarters.is-a-geek.com

[Effayy]

Nice to see there's a few of us in here...

Jabba/Mooshoo, are you guys working on a cab at the moment too? I'm tempted to say that if there's a few of us in town here, we could set up a little group to help each other out.  We could even start by setting up a time and place to meet in a pub to meet n' greet, shoot the breeze, swap ideas, etc...

- FA

[NoOne=NBA=]

Tablesaws do make GREAT wedding gifts.

How many different devices do you really NEED to chop up food, anyway?

[vader]

LMAO NoOne.......that made cherry coke come out my nose

 

[Effayy]

Tablesaws do make GREAT wedding gifts.

How many different devices do you really NEED to chop up food, anyway?

Oh believe me, I hinted.   Doubtful I'll get one, though.  The fiancee took care of most of the registry... It seems she just loves ways to chop up food.   Well, I was allowed to throw a super-duper remote control on it, too. That was my (minor) contribution.

- FA