So how exactly do you design your cabinet in order to accomadate a monitor?

[Wiibound]

Err what do you build to mount a monitor or TV?

I've never found this out

What is it, a shelf? with maybe some planks (2x4s) underneath?

How well supported does it need to be?

What angle do you put a monitor at?

[danny_galaga]

it's up to you. some people use a shelf, particularly if its a tv and they dont want to decase it. others use mounting brackets, particularly if its an arcade monitor (about the only way youcan mount it then). obviously a shelf would be easiest, and  brackets harder but more satisfying...

angle will depend on what sort of cab you build...

[NoOne=NBA=]

Angle depends on the type of cab, but also your preference in addition to that.
You could have it nearly vertical, like the monitor on an Asteroids or Williams cabinet.
You could also lay it back nearly horizontal, like a Pacman cab, or anything in between.

I always liked the Nintendo vertical face glass, coupled with the laid back monitor, so that's what I currently have.
Mine only leans back about 30 degrees though.
I've used both methods.

The shelf method is easiest, but I would only use it for a TV, or a monitor without a stand.
If the monitor is on a stand, you will need to block it in, to prevent it from wobbling if anyone shakes the cabinet.
My current cab has a PC monitor in it, mounted vertically to a piece of plywood, that is then mounted to ledger blocks screwed/glued to the cab walls.

[Namco]

It's really best to look at as many projects as you can. You'll get tons of great ideas from the examples (the ones that still work! ). From my experience your choices are:

• Monitor mounted on a bezel board and screwed onto big angled nail strips
• A big angled shelf that you sit a TV or a PC Monitor on
• Wooden frame substructure that supports the TV as well as the bottom and sides of the cabinet