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"The Varsity Club" Dual Monitor Arcade *Reconstruction has begun* 12/29/09

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mccoy178:
I also decided to fix the monitor bracket.  While doing so, I also made a nice retainer piece to hold the monitor solid and provide a perfect surface to hold the plexiglass!  Enjoy:

Here is how much I moved the monitor brackets.   About an inch or so up and about an inch or so forward as well:


I had to cut a little of the support piece on the betabrite shelf:


Here is a clamp holding the bracket in place:


Moving the bracket was a good decision I believe. :cheers: to the observant ones following this:


I also bought the plexiglass.  It cost $65!  There are some big plans for that badboy:

mccoy178:
I was able to paint roll on two coats of semi gloss today.  I also spray painted the inside, just to make sure everything was protected.  The exterior looks good and that's the important part.  The camera has dust on the lense giving the spotty appearance.  Everything was primed before painting:





Also, I finally finished getting all the wire ran.  I still need to clean it up, but it was terrible.  If I never have to spray paint or wire again, it won't break my heart:

mccoy178:
Now, for something rather exciting.  I started to make the jig to hold the plexiglass after it is heated.  Here is what I did:

First, I traced the curve of the cabinet onto a piece of paper and then cut out two identical boards:





Second, I attached the two boards and the paper together and drilled holes in strategic spots.  Next I cut dow rods to fit in the holes and put the jig together:





I hope to get to the bending before the weekend so I can paint the plexi on Sunday.  Anyways, more updates to come!

mccoy178:
Well, I just finished molding the plexi.  All in all it went very well.  The top bend was bend a little cold, so there are two one inch hairline cracks.  One on each side.  I figure that I can put some sort of instruction or something on there.  It is really not that big of a deal.  I get pissed when I mess up anything and this didn't cause any sudden knee jerk reaction if that makes any sense.  It could've been a ton worse.  I'm going to attempt to route out the speaker areas next.  I'll be back tonight with more pics. :applaud:

Santoro:
This is just great work, I love the cab design. 

(I cannot believe it took me that long to find this thread!)

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