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TOK:
Just gotta say I saw that one pic on the balcony and think its really cool when people build cabs in somewhat difficult circumstances. I originally really wanted a cockpit cab for flight sims in addition to MAME and always used the excuse of being in an apartment not to go through with building anything. I was only on a 3rd floor and had a large balcony, way easier circumstances than some people are building are under.
I went insane when I got a house to make up for it, and now have a garage you can't even move in because there's so much arcade junk out there ;) , but props to you for just going ahead with it, and it's looking great. :cheers:
JohnnyD:
Yes, I plan to go LCD. I have 30 inch and a 24 inch LCD monitor, I'll run the smaller one and see how it looks. As for paint, I'm going for a nice solid black with red t-moldings all around. I bought all my tools and supplies from Home Depot. I really did my research on tools to buy but I think I got carried away on the lil stuff. This is my first wood working project, I think I'm a lil bit over my head on this one lol :) The nerve wrecking part about this build is making sure I don't screw up, it's costing me a lot of money just for the wood I'm using for this project.
--- Quote from: Oni2382 on July 19, 2008, 05:21:46 pm ---I'm assuming you will be using an LCD display? What size are you going to use, and what paint scheme have you decided on? Looking good so far, I see you got a Dewalt work table and got your items from Home Depot so obviously you have good enough sense to use some of the best tools for the job. :applaud:
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JohnnyD:
Thanks!
hahaha yeah, I'm at the 16th floor of our condo and working on the balcony aint the easiest place to do a wood project. I also have to do as much work as I can in the day, I really don't wan't to piss off the condo management. I didn't think building a cab could be so time consuming, I was hoping to finish it this weekend but it looks like it's not gonna happen :(
--- Quote from: TOK on July 19, 2008, 10:00:23 pm ---Just gotta say I saw that one pic on the balcony and think its really cool when people build cabs in somewhat difficult circumstances. I originally really wanted a cockpit cab for flight sims in addition to MAME and always used the excuse of being in an apartment not to go through with building anything. I was only on a 3rd floor and had a large balcony, way easier circumstances than some people are building are under.
I went insane when I got a house to make up for it, and now have a garage you can't even move in because there's so much arcade junk out there ;) , but props to you for just going ahead with it, and it's looking great. :cheers:
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jban4us:
I wouldn't worry about screwing up. You sweat the small stuff a lot while you are working, only to realize it wasn't really a big deal later. I'm in the process of building my first, and it is also my first "real" woodworking project (shop class doesn't really count). As long as you take your time and pay attention to what you are doing it will come out great (a healthy, or not so much, obsession with this place helps too).
As for it taking longer than you expect, I think everyone can relate. I work on it pretty much all weekend every weekend and it has taken me about two months to (almost) get to the painting stage. It's totally worth it though, when you can look at something and say "I built that" ;D
rock on man, it's looking great :cheers:
JohnnyD:
Thanks!
I think I'm doin good so far, just gotta make sure I'm doing it right the first time so I don't have to do it again :) Anyways, how's your project going so far? I just finished the lower part of my control panel, router work will be next and laying out the holes for the lexan glass.
--- Quote from: jban4us on July 19, 2008, 11:39:22 pm ---I wouldn't worry about screwing up. You sweat the small stuff a lot while you are working, only to realize it wasn't really a big deal later. I'm in the process of building my first, and it is also my first "real" woodworking project (shop class doesn't really count). As long as you take your time and pay attention to what you are doing it will come out great (a healthy, or not so much, obsession with this place helps too).
As for it taking longer than you expect, I think everyone can relate. I work on it pretty much all weekend every weekend and it has taken me about two months to (almost) get to the painting stage. It's totally worth it though, when you can look at something and say "I built that" ;D
rock on man, it's looking great :cheers:
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