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Infinicade (fka My Cab Without a Name)
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--- Quote from: Bender on January 19, 2009, 02:52:41 pm ---Its coming together nicely :cheers:
what are those quick release thingies?
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Thanks! I got the pins off eBay, but the manufacturer's website is here)
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I got a lot done this weekend, which was a welcome change from recent weeks!
First up, installing the keyboard drawer.
The drawer slides that I picked up from Woodcraft worked beautifully. I even rounded the bottom edge of the drawer front to minimize injuries to toddlers...and also as an excuse to use the router again. I added a cabinet lock on the drawer for more protection from toddlers. I figure I’ll keep the key on the same chain as the key for the coin door and store it on top of the cab or in a drawer in the rec room.
Next up was installing the front door using recessed European hinges that I also found at Woodcraft. While I thought this might be complicated, it was actually pretty straightforward.
Then I added the sliding bolt on the other side and a stop on the cabinet side to prevent the door from swinging too far in.
Then, figuring that I was done getting into the cab, I turned the cab on its side and installed the casters. I used swivel casters with brakes up front and fixed casters in the back.
Since it felt like I was on a roll, I went ahead and covered all the countersunk screws with wood filler, then sanded them smooth. For sleekness and protection from bumps and scrapes, I used a Dremel to round the remaining sharp corners. I suppose this will also help when installing the t-molding.
And suddenly, there it was: the completed (although still unpainted) arcade cabinet!!!!
Next up is priming and painting, which will probably take quite awhile because, well, it’s cold out and I don’t have anywhere to paint indoors where it’s both warm and well-ventilated.
You know, if I had any sense (and by “sense” I really mean patience) whatsoever, I’d wait a few weeks until it warms up before painting this thing. I have plenty of other things to do, like getting the software set up, working on the control panel, etc. I guess I'll just see how the weather is next weekend and wing it.
As always, thanks for reading!
shags0024:
Your cab looks great.
Excellent descriptions on the build.
thanks
Ond:
Beautifully documented, with alot of care and patience evident in your wood work, I look forward to seeing more. That's a very nice router too, mine is now the unpredictable beast you feared a router might be :laugh:
ivwshane:
--- Quote from: Bender on January 13, 2009, 12:10:14 am ---Great progress so far!
I can't believe this is your first time with a router :cheers:
just curious why you decided on MDO?
I love the stuff, but not many other people seem to use it for there cabs
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That's because you can't find MDO every where! I'd love to use it but I've never seen it in person around my area:(