upright cabinet building questions

[mlcampbe]

Up until a few days ago the plan was to build a cocktail cabinet as I felt it would take up less space. However, after considering it more it seems that the amount of actual floor space a upright takes is no more than a cocktail table and I have now decided to go with an upright plan.

I have some questions if someone can help me out:
1 - How do you mount the lexan 'sandwich' that holds the marquee in place? I need a way to get inside to replace the light bulb when it burns out. What is the recommended mounting tecnique?

2 - How does one mount the CP top onto the CP box?

3 - The plans I have seen don't have a door in the bottom of the cabinet that can be used to access the computer. Whats the best way to do this? Add a simple door to the back of the cabinet?

4 - What about cooling? When looking at the cocktail table I was going to have to put in vents and fans to cool the electrical components. None of the upright plans I have seen have any extra fans/vents for this. Is this needed in a n upright plan?

Thanks

[missioncontrol]

3 - The plans I have seen don't have a door in the bottom of the cabinet that can be used to access the computer. Whats the best way to do this? Add a simple door to the back of the cabinet?

most go though the coin door to access the PC

[ahofle]

Up until a few days ago the plan was to build a cocktail cabinet as I felt it would take up less space. However, after considering it more it seems that the amount of actual floor space a upright takes is no more than a cocktail table and I have now decided to go with an upright plan.

I have some questions if someone can help me out:
1 - How do you mount the lexan 'sandwich' that holds the marquee in place? I need a way to get inside to replace the light bulb when it burns out. What is the recommended mounting tecnique?

2 - How does one mount the CP top onto the CP box?

3 - The plans I have seen don't have a door in the bottom of the cabinet that can be used to access the computer. Whats the best way to do this? Add a simple door to the back of the cabinet?

4 - What about cooling? When looking at the cocktail table I was going to have to put in vents and fans to cool the electrical components. None of the upright plans I have seen have any extra fans/vents for this. Is this needed in a n upright plan?

Thanks

#1 - use a marquee retainer: http://www.happcontrols.com/amusement/acesor/49100000.htm
Screws right into the top and bottom panels.  Easy to remove for light access.

2 - I used 4 L-brackets underneath to keep it on the cabinet because i wanted it to be removable in case I need to move it.  Haven't had any problems with it.

4 - It probably depends on the plans you go with.  I used the older ultimate arcade II plans which have openings in the back, and I haven't had any cooling problems.  I would just try it out first, and if you get heating problems, then maybe drill holes and add fans.