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SirPeale:

--- Quote from: paigeoliver on May 03, 2005, 10:16:39 pm ---No one other than BYOAC members builds cabinets with t-molding covering the lexan (heck, the Lexan itself is more of a conversion game thing then something the original manufacturers did).

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That's because most BYOAC'rs print artwork that will be easily damaged, so to protect it they put it under a lexan sheet.  To give the impression that it's all one piece, they do that 't-molding' thing.  Actually quite a clever trick, IMO.

Actual arcade artwork doesn't require that because it's already printed on lexan (usually).  The plexi on top of CPs is to hide the holes from previous conversions.
Avery:

--- Quote from: Kremmit on May 04, 2005, 12:05:41 am ---Or, why not just finish the job, & rout the whole thing, making that 5/8 sheet you wanted in the first place?

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That's one of those easier said than done things.   The problem is, when you get to the end, you would have nothing for the router base to sit on and would wind up having to finish with a hand plane or chissel.

Though you're right - If you are just making a thin spot to bolt something on from behind, there is no reason it has to be precise.
Kremmit:

--- Quote from: Avery on May 04, 2005, 08:40:43 am ---
--- Quote from: Kremmit on May 04, 2005, 12:05:41 am ---Or, why not just finish the job, & rout the whole thing, making that 5/8 sheet you wanted in the first place?

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That's one of those easier said than done things.   The problem is, when you get to the end, you would have nothing for the router base to sit on and would wind up having to finish with a hand plane or chissel.

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Not if you rout before you cut the control panel off of the full-sized sheet.  Go to the store, buy a sheet of wood, rout a rectangle a little larger than the size of your control panel, then cut it out.
AceTKK:
Buy a planer  ;D

On my CP I'm going with 3/4" MDF with a laminated print (like what Mamemarquees offers).  It's more authentic, just as durable, and won't scratch all to hell like plexi. 

-Ace-
Joystick Jerk:
If you can afford it, buy a 5/8 sheet of hardwood. It's easier to find than MDF, plus it'll stand up to the abuse of years of jerking the joysticks and slamming on the trackball.
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