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| superbigjay:
Marquee Retainer (part 2 of 2) ------------------------------ All right, this is the continuation of the previous post... (forum limitation of 8 pictures) 6. Paint those retainer. 3-4 coats using a spray can of semi-gloss black. 10 min interval between coats (pic#1) 7. Add a piece of foam tape on each retaine to protect the plexiglass from being scratched. (pic#2) Trim the artwork. -------------------------------- 1. Separate the side logos using the table saw (pic#3) 2. create templates to use with router's flush bit. 3. Center the artwork with the template (pic#4) 3. clamp the template on the artwork and route it! (pic#5) 4. you're done. Just need to clean it up... (pic#6) Jay :cheers: |
| superbigjay:
All right, las update for tonight... Install the side logos and marquee ----------------------------------- 1. Install the marquee using the retainer (pic#1) and the painted screws (pic#1) 2. Install the side logos, secured into place with foam tape (pic#2 and pic#3). Still have to clean the stainless surface. 3. Light up the Marquee and take a picture ;D soon, I should connect the side logos led strips to see how they look when lit... Jay :cheers: |
| bfauska:
:applaud: lookin good |
| superbigjay:
Today was template day! I decided to build my control panel template. 1. mouse template ---------------------------------------------------- first step was to do the trackball hole template (3 inches). I used an adjustable hole cutter. It took me 2 trials to get the right size (pic#1) 2. push button/joystick template ---------------------------------------------------- The other template was for the action buttons and joystick. I took my CP overlay (pic#2) and put a piece of scrap mdf under it. Drilled some pilot holes (pic#3). Then with my drill press, I drilled 1 1/8 holes in the scrap mdf piece. 3. Route the CP template ---------------------------------------------------- Now, equipped with my holes templates I was ready to route the main CP template. With my power drill, I drilled 5/8 holes using a spade bit aligned on the pilot holes (pic#4). This hole is just big enough to insert my router's flush bit. Once all holes drilled, I clamped the template over the CP and turned the router ON. So now, my CP template is ready to use (pic#5). I'll continue tomorrow... Jay :cheers: |
| superbigjay:
Hola amigo! tonight, a big decision was made : top or bottom mount the joystick. I spend the last 2 days trying to figure out if I should mount the joystick on the bottom or on the top of the CP. I wanted to mount them from the top to have the longest shaft possible, but wasn't too sure on how to proceed. So I decided to finalize my templates (joysticks+trackball) and see how they look when bottom mounted. First, I have 2 routers. One of them already had the t-molding slot cutter on it. Being on the lazy side, I decided to route the t-mold slot on the CP. So I did 2 trials to adjust the height to match the 5/8 mdf + 1/8 plexi and route that slot (pic#1) Then, I traced the outlines for the joystick bases and the trackball hole and mounting plate. The holes were roughly cut by first drilling a hole and then using the jigsaw. (pic#2) Then I installed guides (nailed into place) and used the router's flush bit. (pic#3) Trackball hole was cut as is. The others were cut 1/16 wider than drawn. Those will be used with the router bushing kit. Then, I tried the 2 joystick template with the bushing and tested how they look when bottom mounted. The joystick height seems appropriate, so I didn't bother to try the top mount. (pic#4) So that's it for tonight, If this post doesn't make sens, it's because it's too late and I need to get some sleep. PS: The next post will start the page 6 >:D PPS: The 31st, it's my nephew's birthday. He's gonna be 10. we're going to celebrate on Nov 10th. I told my sister that we're gonna do the party at my place and that I should have the cab functional (might not be 100%, but pretty close). wish me luck >:D Jay :cheers: |
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