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"Mame Mania" - First Mame Cab - Finally Getting there! Lots of pics
leapinlew:
I just had a great idea.
It's either be great or it'll blow up in your face.
* Take all the buttons off your CP
* Put your Lexan on the CP box - leaving the trackball plate on
* Secure it down with a few buttons
* Drill a hole where the trackball isBe very careful with the last step - you could really screw up the trackball plate. The flush trim bit will eat through the trackball plate if your guide isn't spot on
* Set the depth with your flush mount bit to ride along the trackball plate
* Cut out the hole
Of course, the biggest method is prep. Make sure your CP is securely fastened. double/triple check router bit is riding on the edge of the trackball plate and not cutting into it.
Good luck - take some pictures.
acevedor2:
Unfortunately, the lip of the trackball plate is not thick enough. The router bit has a slight space between the bearing and the start of the blade. That space is just enough so that the bearing won't ride on the plate and still cut the plexi where it needs.
Oh well, guess it will have to be the jig...
I am going to try and cut it tomorrow or Wednesday. I'll post pics.
leapinlew:
I understand. It's risky business, but thats how I did it.
Good luck! Your cab seems like it's being built pretty steady and quick.
acevedor2:
Ok, I got the hole for the trackball cut and chamfered. I actually used the method Lew mentioned with one exeception. The trackball comes with a small rectangular plate when used with the large rectangular mounting plate. I used carpet tape and fixed that to the underneath of the hole and then routed and chamfered it. Worked like a champ. Gotta love that double sided carpet tape. I decided to fill in the gaps and bolt gholes on the top with plastic wood filler. It is actually looking pretty good. Should be dried shortly and then I can sand it. I'll post pics later. Cheers
acevedor2:
Ok, here she is. Ready for prime and paint of the CP top.
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