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First MAME Cabinet (Mortal Kombat) - can it be finished within 4 years?!!
ivwshane:
Painting the t-molding does not sound like a good idea.
Do you have a router?
If you have to use a jig saw (that's what I used as my circular saw is broken) then you should invest in a saw guide.
http://wayneofthewoods.com/circular-saw-cutting-guide.html
beastathon:
My dad has lent his router to a friend, but I should be able to get a hold of it. Why?
Thanks for the link, I'll do that tomorrow before I cut the other side.
jban4us:
--- Quote from: beastathon on December 05, 2008, 04:32:05 am ---My dad has lent his router to a friend, but I should be able to get a hold of it. Why?
--- End quote ---
because if you think sandpaper is cool now, wait until you try the router ;)
You'll need a slot cutting bit for the router to make the slot that the t-molding goes in.
Also if you have a flush trim or pattern bit you can make rough cuts with the jigsaw or circular saw and then use a straight guide to make all your cuts perfect. Not to mention you can make the second side a perfect copy of the first.
brock.sampson:
If you have a router and template or flush trim bit you can cut the second side close. Clamp the two pieces together and use the router to make them match exactly. My router is my new best friend.
Edit: jban4us jinx your owe me a coke.
beastathon:
No pics today because all I did was cut the other side, no-one wants to see duplicates (well, I'm not sure if they're duplicate once I cut them!).
Other than that, I decided to make a checklist of things I need to purchase.
* 20c Coin door buttons from OzStick (I opted out of an actual coin door due to price and the fact I could only find a mech that accepted $1, or otherwise I didn't like the look of them)
* Marquee
* Control Panel
* Bat Joysticks
* 12 Buttons
* Wiring Kit from OzStick (ready made for only $20, it's going to save alot of time)
* 3/4 Red T-molding (I decided I'm going to try and trim it, any tips would be appreciated)
* 24" TV
* PC (I'm either going to scrounge around in my caravan for parts or buy a cheap second hand one)
All of this is going to be about $200.
About sideart, I've decided I'm either going to try my hand at stenciling or airbrushing, because if I was to purchase full side art it's going to cost $290, and I'm not really willing to spend that much.
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