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Semi Slim Cabinet Scratch Build (COMPLETE!) with LCD Widescreen, LOTS of pics!
topher0002:
I zip tied the remote inside the cab just in case its ever needed. Here just a couple pics of the finalized back of the cabinet.
severdhed:
looks good
topher0002:
I wish I had a final pic after I cleaned up the cabinet really well and put the white background on the marquee but the pic below is the closest to final pic I have. I was really happy with it except for the trackball hole.
Here are the my lessons Learned:
- Use 3/4 inch MDF instead of 1/2 inch
- Do not cut trackball hole too big
- Budget $150 more then originally planned for Misc Costs
- Make sure t-molding fits securely with the slot cutter you bought on a scrap piece of wood....you do NOT want to have to glue this stuff in, its a major pain.
- Be VERY careful with Goo-Be-Gone or other products that are similiar, they can ruin parts of your project and cost you time, money and aggrevation. Light use on wood is fine, keep it FAR AWAY from your Acrylic or Plexi.
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I think thats about it, thanks to everyone for checking out this build. Hopefully I have let some first timers know what not to do. I have learned a lot from the people on this forum and I thank you all. My 4th build is just a gutted cabinet I am putting together for a friend at his house, that one will not probably be documented....my 5th project will be a Scratch Cocktail or jukebox , but first I have to focus on finishing my basement.
THANKS!
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