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Epyx:



I have finally begun my long dreamed of Mame arcade cabinet. A cabinet that will figure prominently in the "Man Cave's" Home Theater.  First of all a thank you to www.arcadecab.com (Mike Trello) for his excellent cabinet plans on which the "Behemoth" is based.

I should also mention as an IT guy who is very competent with electronics and computers I am a complete neophyte when it comes to handyman projects. This project to me, will be about proving myself in that arena (Ikea furniture assembly doesn't count!).

Here are some basic specs:

Cabinet Height 6'
Cabinet Width 34"
3/4" MDF for sides
5/8" MDF for back/top etc
X-Arcade Tankstick (for now)
27" Sony Wega (Now Wells Gardner D9800)

I should also mention that I now have the utmost respect for the process of building ones of these things...I thought I could bang one off this Canadian long weekend...hehe I was delusional...Here are a few pics of the progress so far:







I will be adding 2x4 back support beams later today.  I will also look at purchasing a router (yes I know I didn't router pre-assembly as I was going to just glue it on by shaving off the T section of the molding...anyone know the part number for the Home Depot 1/16" slot cutter?

javeryh:
Looks good so far.  I'm not sure Home Depot sells the slot cutting bit - try MLCS.  They have everything.  I highly recommend you get a router if you think you will be doing any more building in the future (of any kind - not just arcade related).  It is such a versatile tool - I couldn't imagine being without one.

Also, finishing a cab over a long weekend?  No way! 

 :afro:

Epyx:
Thanks Javeryh I will check out MLCS...can't help but imagine that there has to be a place here in Canada though where I can buy a 1/16" off the shelf.

And ya my hopes of finishing it off this last weekend were definitely misguided....I ended up wondering where the hell the time went at around 9pm on Monday...Thankfully my wife is pretty understanding as I think i saw her for Thanksgiving dinner and thats about it...

javeryh:
Thanksgiving in October?  Crazy Canadians!   ;D

MLCS is great - I've ordered form them a bunch of times and they have good quality products at pretty low prices.  I sound like a commercial.  Anyway, if I were you, prior to cutting the slot I'd round some of the corners on the cabinet.  It will be easier to wrap the t-molding.

 :cheers:

Epyx:
Ya we celebrate thanksgiving as your Columbus Day rather than the pilgrim thing in November :)

Thanks for the tips on the T Molding, appreciated. If I don't find anything local by lunch I will place the order with MLCS.

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