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atomaka:
Hey all,

I'm getting ready for the next phase of my arcade machine which is assembly and had some questions about the 1x1 Framing.

Firstly, how did you set it up. I am thinking that 3" long pieces of the 1x1 should be long enough to get two screws in. I am not sure how often I need to place these pieces. Any informatin on that would be great. I've seen several people using a similar method. I am using plans that are close to Lusid's dimensions, so that would be great.

Next, are 1x1s actually one inch by one inch. I know that 2x4s are actually something like one and a half inch by three and a half inches. This is going to make a big difference in decided how many screws I will need.

Finally, I was wondering what to do about screws. I was thinking that if a 1x1 was really one inch by one inch, than an inch and a half screw would be the size I need. Would I be correct in assuming this?

I understand that I need to pre drill stuff. Any other tips you guys had would be great. Thanks for your time and answers!

Wade:
They are .75x.75". I used 1x2s, which are .75x1.25" (or 0.75xsomething). I wouldn't use 1x1's unless you are gluing and screwing into real wood (plywood). If using MDF, I'd use 1x2s or 2x2s, since MDF wont hold screws as well as plywood and you'd get more surface area for glue.

FWIW, the 1x2's worked great on my cab (3/4" MDF, a 2x4 frame supporting most of the cabinet) but it never hurts to over do it a little bit, depending on the strength of your design.

Wade

SirPoonga:
I used 1x1s on my mdf cabinet. I just took a 1x2 and cut it in half first. I actually made the sides of the cabinet first and then lined it with strips. Look at the pics on my site.

I only glued a couple of sections. The base is using full 1x2, 2x4 supports for the weight of the thing.

shmokes:
wouldn't you want to put 4 screws in each strip of 1x1? Like this:

1UP:
I used 1x1s in my melamine cab. As long as you glue first, it's plenty sturdy. It's actually DAMN hard to break them free, even with the laminated surface--I had to use a chisel and hamer to remove some unwanted sections after I unscrewed them.

you can also get true 1x1's that are really 1"x1" square. I got mine at True Value. Home depot sells the .75x.75 versions. I would recommend the 1 inchers.

you're right about cross screwing to join two panels, that's the way I did it.

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