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Santoro:
Do it.  But keep the router away from your face. 

Just don't judge your success based on the some of the best cabinets around here.  If you have a solid working cabinet at the end of it, that is something you have never done before, and therefore it's something to be proud of.    Plus it's a great feeling when people say "you made that?"
Avrus:
Before this project I had never held:

A jigsaw
A router
A circular saw
A miter saw
My severered finger

(Just kidding on the last one)

As long as you measure 72 times, and take your time you'll be fine.  It pays to have a friend help you, because it makes things much easier for manipulating some of the larger pieces.

I was a big time computer guy (14 years in the biz) before I started the project.  If I can do it, you can do it.
Spaz Monkey:
Never knew anything about wireing/electrical stuff.  Read the book, read the posts.  If you're a newb (we all were once) it does get overwhelming.  Take your time to learn things, do things at your own pace. 
councilface:

--- Quote from: mrtim30 on October 16, 2007, 03:52:14 pm ---I'm new to this whole scene and I'm looking at building a cabinet. I have the project arcade book and have been doing a bit of research into what I want to make. Heres the thing. I'm not a talented woodworker nor do I have any wiring/electronic experience. I am though a relatively smart guy and have built my own pc s. I think with a little trial and error and a fair amount of time in the forums I get get through this. I'm planning on taking my time to build the whole thing. I dont want to waste too much time and money on a project I cant complete. Am I getting in above my head? Anyone who started with the same lack of skills as myself and made it through who can give some advice would be really appreciated.

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Mate. Its easy. Dont worry about a thing. If you have the nouse to build a pc then  a cab is easy. Just break it into stages.
unclet:
I think the most overwhelming aspect of cabinet making is the urge to want to finish it is a week or two.   The key is to think everything through in as much detail as you can before cutting anything or purchasing anything and finally take your time at each stage of the project.   

My stand-up cabinet took my 7 months to complete and my driving cabinet took me 10 months to complete.   I obviously did not work on it continuously  :P but I took my time and had fun with the hobby instead of thinking I "needed" to finish it fast for some reason.   Granted, this time frame is quite long compared to some around here, but I have two kids and a wife who keep me busy with real life .....

Once you finish it you will enjoy it forever ....

PS: Make sure you takes pictures along the way to help others .....  oh yeah ... and welcome to BYOAC !
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