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robot8319:
i am going to build me a mame cab built around a 21 inch dell monitor now i want to know everything as possible before hand..

i dont have anytools and i called lowes and they said they can cut the wood for me as long as i bring the measurements how would i go about bring the measurements up there??

do i draw my machine on a sheet of paper and mark the conrners of it with measurements or is there someother way i should do it??

i really dont know how to tell them how to cut the plywood...i was thinking of using 1 1/2 inch plywood is that enough??

i am not looking to spend no more than $40 on the whole thing i know i am cheap but i am also broke..lol

please give me some advice on how to give the correct info i need to get my project started..

thanks.
leapinlew:
Lowes won't do exact cuts... if thats what your hoping for. They can rip a sheet of plywood for you and even then it's an approximation.

$40 is nearly impossible. I would say it's impossible, but I'm sure someone would try to prove me wrong. No tools, no materials and only $40... I would say it's impossible for you.

leapinlew:
Also... what do you mean by 1 1/2 inch plywood.

Do you mean 1 4x8 sheet of 1/2 inch plywood or plywood thats 1.5 inches thick? Either way, the answer is probably no. Traditionally, people use 3/4 inch. You could probably do 1/2", but you'd need to make sure your t-molding is also 1/2". Since you only have $40, t-molding is out of the question (as is paint, formica or even wood!)

Good luck on your build. This is a fun hobby, but it can also get expensive.
spacies:

Im with leapinlew on this one.

$40 isn't enough money, sorry.

Your best bet would be to find an existing cabinet for free or REAL cheap and start from there.
Because you have no tools this is going to be the only way you are going to get started.

Now go find one!

robot8319:
i figured i wasnt going to use t-molding as i can sanddown the corners and as for paint i already have some primer..all i need is matteblack paint right?

and i checked the prices on wood earlier its quiet cheap around $10 a pop i think i can do it.

i already have the following..

pc
21" monitor
arcadestick
2x4's

i am going to opt out on a coinmech for now...

all i need is the sheets of wood cut and i would be good to go.
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