MDF ??

[ian_d]

Hi Guys,

Im just about to start my project, but have found out that the biggest sheet of MDF available here in Sydney is 2400mm x 1200mm

do i need to make any adjustments in the measurements ?  Im planning on building the plans from the book

Thanks

Ian

[markrvp]

My rough conversion shows the plans for the cabinet sides to be approximately 2000mm tall by 910mm wide, so you will be fine.

[elvis]

I used 2400x1200 sheets for my LuSiD-based cab.  On the "design" page you can download the metric plans in PDF, and see how much waste you can roughly expect from each sheet:

http://benchmark.mameworld.net/cab1/

As above, 2400x1200 is fine.

[Bones]

inches X 25.4=mm

[ian_d]

Thanks Guys

Im off to the hardware store on Sat, found out today that they can make cuts for $1, although i thought that this was expencive at first, it does pay for any mistakes im sure to make, so im going to have a good look at the plans and decide on how many to get done.

I Figure that this takes the error out of things, saves money on tools i dont have, makes transport easier, build time quicker etc etc (should cost $15 max)

I Cant wait to get stuck into this project, i will take photos on the way, and post them here (if successfull)

Saint - Thanks for writing the book, and sorry for originally posting this in the wrong forum.

My kids (aged 8 & 6) love and cant wait for this project, so if all goes well im planing a mini cab for them - just dont tell the Mrs !!


Great forum, i have learnt so much, but still have pleanty to learn. I only found this forum about a month ago, and id never dreamed about building an arcade game before now .......... well cant wait to start, buying the book was a great start


I will probably still need some help wilh CP layout, Artwork and set up (to name a few) so i appoligise in advance for all the dumb questions


Gee, i wish i lived in the US as it seems you guys are really catered for, there is nothing here in sydney (apart from a big bridge and an Opera house!)


'Thanks



Ian

[MikeDeuce]

How is your hardware store? Over here some of the biggest ones (Home Depot/Lowes) make some truly atrocious cuts. They'll forewarn you that they will not make precision cuts, but  half of the time at my local store about the best they can do is at least offer a fairly straight cut. It can be a gamble depending on who is doing the cutting. I've had some guys miss by about 2" which is a little odd, I think.

Also, they'll only do straight cuts, and only at 90 degrees here.

The only solution that kept me happy was to go out and buy a table saw, heh.

[elvis]

Bunnings hardwares here in Queensland will do one cut for free.  I can't fit 2400x1200 in my car, but 1200x1200 fit fine.  So I buy a 2400x1200 sheet and ask them to cut it in half for me for smaller cabinets.

For larger cabs, I just order a few sheets and get them delivered.  It's around $AU 35 for delivery, which is worth it if you buy 4-5 sheets at a time.

[kelemvor]

2400mm x 1200mm  =  7.87' x 3.937'  or  7' 10.5" x 3' 11.25"

Might have ot rearrange some piececs but should be able to fit everything in.