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| Fordman:
Hello All, I have been reading for quite some time and I have to say there are some very talented craftsmanship here. On to my questions: I have built my CP but I want to put Lexan/Plexi over the top. I dont want to debate Lexan vs plexi. Does the Lexan/Plexi just sit on top of the CP and only held down with the buttons? I've seen some using screws but I don like that look. If the buttons are holding it down, is that enough to keep it down all the time? :dunno Also is the Lexan/plexi flush with the t-molding or is it just slightly higher than the t-molding? :dunno or did every one just buy the 23/32'' (not quite 3/4") plywood and the Lexan/Plexi just naturally kinda flush with the t-molding? :dunno I will start to post pics soon of my cab. |
| brock.sampson:
The two I have made the plexi is just held down by the buttons. I have quite a few buttons on my cp so it may depend on your cp size and layout. My t-molding is level with the top of the plexi, I used 5/8" particle board and and 1/8" plexi. You can get away with using 3/4" and chamfer the bottom of the cp top like Mountain did http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=63629.0 |
| Fordman:
Thanks for the help. I have looked at 5/8" ply or mdf, just didnt feel that strong to me with all the button mashing and people leaning on the CP ( I have 3 yr old son and a 4yr old grandson ). I have read the whole 'Mountain' thread and is very informative. Althouh my skills arnt what his are, I will try his techniques. Thanks, Again! Fordman |
| ViciousXUSMC:
Im new to wordworking so my guess may not count for much but see no reason you could not use a flush trim bit to bring the t-molding down the right size, or maybe better yet a roundover bit so it has a nice soft edge. |
| brock.sampson:
--- Quote from: Fordman on February 13, 2009, 09:42:11 am ---Thanks for the help. I have looked at 5/8" ply or mdf, just didnt feel that strong to me with all the button mashing and people leaning on the CP ( I have 3 yr old son and a 4yr old grandson ). I have read the whole 'Mountain' thread and is very informative. Althouh my skills arnt what his are, I will try his techniques. Thanks, Again! Fordman --- End quote --- I have a 6 yr old and 9 yr old son. I haven't had any problems with them and their friends mashing the keys and cranking on the joysticks in 2 years of frequent use. |
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