Cocktail Conversions

[ark_ader]

Hi,

I have limited funds and I want to make a cocktail arcade cabinet.  I know I can cut one out and make it with available plans, but I want to convert an existing coffee table or occasional table.

Has anyone have any pointers or suggestions that could help me?

I want it to look like a used piece of furniture not a gameroom piece.

[SavannahLion]

I've spotted a few projects where someone converted Ikea tables into a cocktail table. Ikea currently has a couple (or three) glass top tables that look like they might lend themselves well to such a project. A few non-glass tops look like they can be converted as well.

Or hit the thrift stores and see what you find.

[MazzMn]

Here is a thread that SavannahLion is probably thinking of
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=76916.msg801692#msg801692

I've also seen this coffee table converted
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/ArcadeFurniture

Check out this slick looking piece of furniture
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/TeaTable

And this one isn't converted either , but kind of looks like furniture
http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/A._Carnine%27s_Supercade

Mine was done on a $300 budget and is meant to fit in (course it is on wheels  )
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=75709.0

Good luck on your project, keep us informed !

[SavannahLion]

Here is a thread that SavannahLion is probably thinking of
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=76916.msg801692#msg801692

Thanks, that's the one. I also found this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ehgradman/sets/72157603236737588/ while Googling.

[MazzMn]

That's is a pretty slick dinner table!

I also remembered this one,
http://www.instructables.com/id/Furniture-grade-cocktail-arcade-cabinet/

[MazzMn]

Oh yeah another one. controls that fold out of a coffee table

http://wiki.arcadecontrols.com/wiki/Coffee_Table_Arcade#Pictures

[ark_ader]

Lots of great ideas thank you for them.

I shall research your offerings and respond back with my progress.

I like CRTs better than LCDs, and I have space issues too, but I cannot wait!

Nice idea about the Thrift stores too.

[MazzMn]

I know you said you wanted to convert a cocktail table, but here is another take on converting furniture on a budget

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=78525.0

[SavannahLion]

That's is a pretty slick dinner table!

I also remembered this one,
http://www.instructables.com/id/Furniture-grade-cocktail-arcade-cabinet/

Wow, that one is really nice. Professional cabinet maker, go figure.