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Arcade Bones (Marquee & Dashboard graphics finalised)
GameOver:
Gorgeous CPO! I wish I knew how to use PSP better, but that program runs sooooo dang slow on my PC I probably wouldn't bother. It took me FOREVER just do do my simple CPO using it. Maybe one day.
The buttons on your CPO seem kinda close - almost bumping into each other. Hopefully that won't present any problems when cutting/drilling. Got a drill press or know someone who does?
I'd be careful cutting thru the CPO - and really don't think I would, not with a drill anyhow. I would advise applying the CPO after drilling the holes in your CP, then apply the CPO and cut the CPO holes with a utility knife. A drill may tear it to shreads and then wouldn't you be pissed!
Your jig looks reasonable - I used the same approach although I used a piece of 4' straight edge metal made for this purpose. Be certain your piece of wood you're using for a jig is as perfectly straight as possible.
Is child labor legal in Australia? :D Nice pic of your daughter, I'm sure she's a great helper! And be careful in the shop! Shoes and protective eye gear is a good idea (if not required) and don't forget your dust mask (I see your daughter didn't!). You can sand the kamikaze bugs off after your paint dries. Don't leave 'em, they''' create miniscule bumps in your CPO that'll make you crazy if you don't!
Great work so far! I'm looking forward to your progress.
Bones:
The buttons are spaced 40mm (1-1/2"=38mm) apart.
The guy who did the printing was so confident it wouldn't tear during drilling that he said he would print me another free of charge if I had any problems. I peeled the sticky back of one corner for a peek and it was not like vinyl, it was more like a thick flexible plastic. I think I will trust him and if it turns to crap I will put it down to experience.
Thanks for the jig tip. I looked at metal but couldn't find anything with a thick enough lip to get a clamp onto, will keep my eyes open though.
Today on the way home from work I purchased some black paint and a reasonable paintbrush; ching, ching $38.00 later......
Tonight I will sand and re-coat.
Here is a full pic of my CP overlay. I had to climb onto my workbench to fit it all in hence the unusual angle. The CP is upside down, for the sake of the pic I didn't flip the wood over.
walls83:
You know what I would do. Just not to take a chance in ripping the overlay. I would get it on there where you want it without sticking it down and clamp it down. Then I would take a blade and cut lines where you have the "X" in the middle of the buttons. Take a pencil and mark exactly where you want the buttons. Pick up the overlay and do the drilling. then Stick the overlay down and take a exacto blade to cut out the circle where the buttons go. Then you wont even have a chance to rip the overlay.
Just a thought.
Bones:
--- Quote from: walls83 on April 18, 2005, 09:18:41 am ---You know what I would do. Just not to take a chance in ripping the overlay. I would get it on there where you want it without sticking it down and clamp it down. Then I would take a blade and cut lines where you have the "X" in the middle of the buttons. Take a pencil and mark exactly where you want the buttons. Pick up the overlay and do the drilling. then Stick the overlay down and take a exacto blade to cut out the circle where the buttons go. Then you wont even have a chance to rip the overlay.
Just a thought.
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In a perfect world that would be my method also. But, I live in fear just knowing that if I went this way I am going to have problems with a huge sticky overlay getting stuck down where it is not supposed to and just a few mm out will stuff me up big time. I have two identical CP overlays so if I trash the first one I will try a different way next time.
Thanks for the suggestion, I know it's a good one but I am determined to take this guys advice. When I am wrong, YOU will ALL know. ;D
I shall keep all my failed parts and once the machine is built I shall webcam the mighty fire that will be fueled with my failings.
Grasshopper:
It's looking good so far.
I cut my panel using a jigsaw and a straight edge, and I have to say my experiences were very similar to yours.
I found the first cut went very well although it was slow noisy work. But after that the jigsaw developed a slight bias to the left possibly due to wear and tear as it's quite old. This doesn't matter much if you're freehanding because you can compensate, but it's disastrous if you're using a straight edge. The blade slowly got bent sideways until the jigsaw ground to a halt.
I've now bought a new heavier duty jigsaw and a circular saw (which are surprisingly cheap) ready for when I start building my second panel this summer.
I think the moral of this story is - always use the correct tool for the job.