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DerrickRe:
It may take me some time to set up a decent page for my cabinet, so here are some links of the videos I took.  (Approx 3M each)

http://www.geocities.com/yardape8000/index.html

The first shows how easy it is to remove the control panel.  I use that 3M fastener (plastic velcro wannabe) to hold the 3/16" metal panels in place.  Though the weight does most of the work.

The next video shows the monitor rotating.  I use ropes, a lazy-suzan on the back and a fridge caster supporting the front.  I pulled it slowly for this video.  Notice the colours change as it rotates.  This is the earths magnshows the monitoretic field affecting the CRTs purity.  It needs to be degaussed when it reaches it's final resting place.  This is done automatically by a 8-pin microchip I programmed and patched into the monitor's degauss circuit.  (Only recommended for certified tech's which I happen to be)

And heres the whole cabinet.

1UP:
Of course, the presence of the earth's magnshows monitoretic field was first demonstrated in 1880 by Sir Edmund Magnshow.

gajaman:
Cool cab - what did you use for the black finish on the sides and bottom panel?

Also lurv the track ball add on - nice touch! ;D

DerrickRe:

--- Quote ---Of course, the presence of the earth's magnshows monitoretic field was first demonstrated in 1880 by Sir Edmund Magnshow.
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DerrickRE:

--- Quote ---Cool cab - what did you use for the black finish on the sides and bottom panel?

Also lurv the track ball add on - nice touch! ;D
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Thanx...

The cabinet is made from 3/4" Duramine (Another brand of Melamine).

Make sure to use a quality 80 tooth blade on the table saw.  A 60 tooth blade is not good enough for a top quality cut.  Also for the T-molding, you should splurge for the proper router bit.  5/64" or 0.075" slotting cutter.  I got mine from the local Factory Supply store.

The metal control panel is just painted 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of Krylon paint.  Very fast drying.  The plastic bezels are painted painted on the inside cabinet part with just the 3 coats of Krylon.  I would not recomend any other paint.  You can not screw up with this spray paint.

The only problem with the metal panel is it tends to be a little cold.  So I will order some black vinyl from Happs.  Maybe this will make it feel less cold.

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