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Title: Working with cardboard?
Post by: WoadWarrior on September 10, 2017, 09:16:14 pm: So I've been seeing a lot of DIY projects on youtube that involve making a lot of cool stuff out of cardboard (I even went out and bought a whole bunch of stuff to make projects that I haven't even started on) and I was thinking... since woodworking is going to be outside my capability for a while, and I'm interested in doing some test runs, would cardboard still be a decent material to use to make some basic arcade cabinets out of? I'm probably going to have to make them extra thick, but do you think it would work?
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: pbj on September 10, 2017, 09:45:37 pm: Do it.
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Post by: yotsuya on September 10, 2017, 11:12:41 pm: Why???
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: WoadWarrior on September 10, 2017, 11:45:05 pm: Quote from: yotsuya on September 10, 2017, 11:12:41 pm
Why???

Because easier and more cost effective? I know it won't be as structurally strong, but I'm getting started on this whole thing and I think it would be a good first step.
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: yotsuya on September 10, 2017, 11:47:16 pm: Maybe for mock ups... but for regular use?
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: WoadWarrior on September 11, 2017, 02:24:18 am: Quote from: yotsuya on September 10, 2017, 11:47:16 pm
Maybe for mock ups... but for regular use?

I think I implied that that was the point. I want to see if I can do it properly. Besides, wiring up cardboard isn't a good idea. The last thing I need is a cabinet that's a major fire hazard.
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Post by: Mike A on September 11, 2017, 09:13:35 am: :dizzy:
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Post by: Drnick on September 11, 2017, 09:45:46 am: I would think that 3 layers of 6mm cardboard all glued together could do a control panel. You would probably have to top mount the sticks and use some washers on nuts/bolts to stop them being pulled through. They won't really hold up to much either. For a template sure but for anything longer lasting If I was going to do this I would use corrugated plastic.
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Post by: Slippyblade on September 11, 2017, 01:12:38 pm: (https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s---O6gBR-i--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/18ml03b2w1xf6jpg.jpg)
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: yotsuya on September 11, 2017, 02:36:13 pm: Quote from: Slippyblade on September 11, 2017, 01:12:38 pm
(https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s---O6gBR-i--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/18ml03b2w1xf6jpg.jpg)

Exactly
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Post by: Titchgamer on September 11, 2017, 03:15:22 pm: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170911/7ce660b4568c29186d526e873d03bcf9.png)
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: vwalbridge on September 11, 2017, 04:16:47 pm: Quote from: WoadWarrior on September 11, 2017, 02:24:18 am
The last thing I need is a cabinet that's a major fire hazard.

Good thing original arcade cabinets were never made of wood.
Title: Re: Working with cardboard?
Post by: yotsuya on September 11, 2017, 05:03:55 pm: Ok, so if you're doing it for prototyping, sure, go for it. Otherwise, I don't think so. Personally, of course.
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Post by: slickam on September 11, 2017, 09:55:23 pm: I wouldn't do it, but it could work. This cab was posted on Reddit a few months back. It uses aluminum composite plates for the control panel, but the rest is cardboard.
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Post by: surtr on September 11, 2017, 10:29:24 pm: I bet that thing has seen some epic paper cuts.