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Digital Dream Machine 08 - My First cab
koinsatx:
After the slots were cut on the base I was anxious to begin the assembly. A couple of items to mention here.
Since I was the only one available at the time it was rather difficult to line up the bottom side pieces since adding the casters. Again, here make sure you have drawn out all your measurements to give you lines that you can use to line up on. At some point when I was driving the screws in, I scooted the cab against the wall to help hold it in place while I put in the screws.
I probably went overkill by adding more screws than the plans call for. Additionally, I also used liquid nails. This stuff is not going anywhere.
Everything lined up fairly well, at least no gaps that some wood putty couldn't fill. I ended up placing the "D" board 3/4" back to accommodate the keyboard drawer face so it would be flush.
Tools Used:
1 1/4 screws
Liquid nails
Drill
counter sink bit
ruler
At this point I have a total of 19 hours invested.
PS. Broke my counter sink bit, damn.. off to Lowes again tomorrow.
koinsatx:
Today I continued work on the cabinet base. I finished up the keyboard drawer. This was a little challenging making sure it was even, flush on the front and still slid and opened easily. I could not find 12" drawer slides as the plans called for and went with 16" instead. I did not really notice a difference.
When I put on the slides, I attached them to the drawer sides first. I then tacked the cabinet slides on in the rear which allowed me to swivel up and down to level it out. After a few repositions, everything turned out pretty decent.
I installed a small simple black handle that should not be too noticeable under the CP.
I have never installed drawer slide before and wasn't sure what was top and what was bottom. It seems to work ok as installed so regardless if it is right or wrong, it's staying.
koinsatx:
I finished up for the evening by installing the monitor shelf support, monitor shelf and bracing the the inside of the cabinet.
I have a tendency to over build and thought a 2x4 inner frame at the base would help support the overall structure. (Thanks Paul for the idea).
I have also not finished off the back of the cabinet yet. I am still toying with ideas of a possible hinged back to allow easy access yet cover the rear.
Tools used:
Drill
Countersink bit
Liquid nails
#8 screws
level
Total time invested so far is 21 hours.
koinsatx:
Tonight I worked on assembling the upper half of the cabinet. Nothing to difficult here except paying attention to make sure both the left and right upper sides are even with each other. I used a straight edge and ruler to ensure it.
I also connected the top of the marquee and the speaker boards. I am using two 4" speakers so I centered them equally from both sides. I used a compass to draw the circles and a jigsaw to cut them out.
I also mounted monitor shelf brackets under the already stable monitor shelf. As I said before I tend to overbuild but heck this this will hold some weight.
I have left off the back pieces for now as I think it will be easier to test fit the monitor with out them.
Tools used:
Drill
screws
counter sink bit
level
jigsaw
Total time of project at this point is 21 hours.
koinsatx:
Starting to feel like the assembly is getting there. Finished up a couple of the top panels and one of the back panels.
Though the plans did not call for it, I decided to add a board to support the LED light bar that will illuminate the marquee. Nothing fancy, just a couple of L brackets and a scrap of MDF board.
Also still debating about putting the rear board on a hinge to allow access to the back of the monitor if necessary.
I also added a small trim piece to the rear of the monitor shelf just to catch anything that may slide down.
That is all for tonight, working on a few more tweaks to the cabinet before sanding and painting. Still trying to decide on color scheme also.
At this point I have 22.5 hours
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