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My first Cabinet Project --Killer V
KillerV:
Well, I'm your typical 70's - 80's child that grew up in the greatest time for cheesy TV shows, horrible clothing, and great video games. So naturally I want to relive it all! Well, just the arcade games.
My goal was to have an arcade game that reminded me as much as possible of the classic cabinets. I don't care too much for the huge control panels that a lot of people make. All that extra room for buttons and stuff would be nice though.
My experience with woodworking is as extensive as my aircraft piloting, zero-zilch!. But my career has always been in technology. So, the PC-MAME-electronics parts are all good. But operating sharp blades spinning real fast, not so good. But anyways, lets give it a try.
Luckily I know a few good carpenters with excellent advice (and tools.)
I already have a Centipede upright & vs. Super Mario Bros. So this Cab will fit right in.
I shall call it Killer V, I think. Maybe Max. I'm not really sure yet.
I started off with a plan in my head. Then changed it 23 times. Then I got 3 sheets of MDF wood.
I clamped 2 of them together, traced out the design I wanted, then cut with a table saw & jig saw.
Here's the side panels cut out
I then measured the correct distance and all to place some sliced up 2x4's (about 3/4 in thick) to support the top, back, and bottom pieces.
Then, I cut out the tops & back pieces
KillerV:
Now here I started screwing in the bottom front, back, and bottom to one side panel. I discovered that it's really important to have everything squared. Also, make sure your cuts are nice an straight.
Next, I attatched the other side panel.
And then the top pieces (notice the gaps, I have since re-cut those pieces)
Allright! Finally starting to look like something! (a fort for my boy :))
Next up, my CP
mahalos:
Looking good buddy, keep up the good work.
TOK:
Looks real good! The kid is gonna LOVE that! :cheers:
KillerV:
--- Quote from: TOK on June 27, 2008, 09:03:34 am ---Looks real good! The kid is gonna LOVE that! :cheers:
--- End quote ---
Yes, I ;D will love that!
Oh, you mean the little kid. :laugh:
More to come later.
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