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darkomen64:
The Laptop has s-video output =)

darkomen64:
And the work continues, i got to work on it for a few hours today and got a few more pieces cut so it was a pretty good day =)

Parts left to cut are.. bottom, back, control panel front and back.. and i think thats it..

quick question tho.. as far as t-molding goes i know everyone says use 1/16 slot bit.. i have yet to order one and no one locally has one.. excpet my boss at work has a 3/32 slot bit.. how much of a impact would that have on the t-molding fitting?

Also i know most people cut there slots before they assembly the cabinet, but from what i have seen that mainly to avoid hitting and screws/brads that they have used to assembly it with.. is this the only reason? because if it is as long as i dont put any brads (using brads and glue) within 1 1/2 inches or so of the t-molded edges i should be good...

anyways heres a pic of all the parts i have cut..

darkomen64:
Well got the rest of the piece cut and started assembling the control panel.. I'm kinda at a impasse until i get the t-molding and slot cutting bit, but oh well

heres a pic of the control panel

btw i know all my pics havent been of the best quality.. but what do you expect from my cell phone? =)

darkomen64:
Well i have more progress to update.. today i got the frame for the tv to sit on made.. and did a test fitting.. (had teh sides held to the frame by clames just to see how the TV fit in it.. and there is less then 1/16 inch clearance on the sides.. you cant see light thought them except at 1 angle and its just a TINY bit..its actualy a little tighter then i would have liked but it fits great =) so here are the  :pics

oh.. sorry about the pic quality.. i've been taking them all with my cell phone lol

and the CP is just a test one i made to test out the contol layout  (that is gonna change) and size and such.. was never gonna be a keeper

AMDman13:
Hi darkomen64

Your project looks like it's turning out nicely. To answer a few questions for you. Yes you will need the 1/16th slot cutter. I at first order a 3/32 and luckly tried it on scrap wood first. Anyway it'll be slightly too big of slot. The 1/16th is perfect! All you will need is a rubber mallet and the T-Molding will fit snug as a bug.

I also assembled my cab using brads and Tightbond. It's rock solid now for over 2 years of heavy play!

Yes go ahead and assemble before routing for T-molding just make sure you leave enough space for the brads or screws and you'll be fine. 

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