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New Jukebox - Wurlitzer style - Spring construction has begun!
mccoy178:
Finally some updates. I have been working on it on and off for the past few days. I am almost ready for paint to be honest. One thing that I did that I am super excited about, is that I purchased a new receiver at Bestbuy and it made all the difference in the world in regards to the sound quality. I thought it already sounded great, but the speakers were completely rejuvenated after this.
Here are some pics of the casters that I added. I will need to add two candy canes on the bottom to each side to hide the casters, but I think that will help the overall appearance of the jukebox.
I was trying to figure out how to attach the candy canes to the cabinet and I remembered seeing some neat hardware that they use on cheap material. I drilled holes where I wanted the bolts to go, I then drilled out the area where the nut would go, countersunk the nuts into the candy canes, and then it was done! It really solidified the cabinet, and if the front lenses ever get broke, I can replace them now. If I had permanently mounted them, that would have been a total bear.
I also redesigned and cut out the front piece because I wasn't pleased with the top openings being square and the new 3d piece having an angle. Here is an upclose shot of what I am talking about. I am trying to catch all these aesthetic details, it is difficult while making it.
This area is going to be quite the challenge. I need to design a cap for here that will cover the bubbler system, and then tie into the upper section. You can see that I added the curve that compliments the 3d piece to the bottom of the open area also, resulting in some difficult design work for myself. It will probably one of those details that no one even notices, but I'll always spend twenty minutes explaining it as they roll their eyes. ::)
Finally, I have designed the holders for the led lights that will go in the side areas. It will make more sense once I get the pictures posted. :cheers:
Franco B:
Looking great bud! I can appreciate the work that's going into it. Cant wait to see the finished juke :)
mccoy178:
Update:
1. I found a good amount of this metal grill at a metal salvage yard. I was amazed when they rang up the 4' x 2' piece at a whopping $3.20. What a deal! So, I've attempted to clean it up and have put a coat of clear coat on it.
2. I mounted the secondary monitor to the corain. I used the same system from the last jukebox, the aluminum strap, but bent it at 90 degrees and predrilled my holes. The following pictures demonstrate nicely what I'm talking about:
3. I glued the shell together tonight in preparation for priming. I am excited to get this guy painted, I just don't know if I'm going to run out of time before school starts. :'(
Franco B:
Sweet deal on the grill!
I've seen your LCD mounting technique before, that's definitely the technique I will use when LCD mounting.
Don't tease us and stop work now! Make it some kinda watch and learn school project :)
mccoy178:
Well, I am taking a lot of the parts home tonight to prime and paint. The base won't be done due to the parts covering the casters still need to be machined. But I am going to give it a good effort. God that corian is fugly as is. :cheers: