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Title: design request
Post by: limner on November 04, 2012, 05:14:06 pm

i need to build a cabinet, but i prefer to let a carpenter to make the work, i'm a programmer and i would cut an hand if i'll use a saw.....

anyone know where to find some project with measures that i could give to a carpenter? i need something like a vertical arcade cabinet that can hold a D9400 Monitor (27'')

anyone can help?

Title: Re: design request
Post by: DLinkOZ on November 04, 2012, 05:20:31 pm

jakobud.com is the standard place to start.  Some of the files aren't 100%, however an average person can easily adjust where necessary.  If you're using a professional carpenter/cabinet maker/etc, then it should be a piece of cake.

Title: Re: design request
Post by: eds1275 on November 04, 2012, 08:07:06 pm

Another approach is to download that Sketchup program and draw your own, even if you copy the design from another source.

Title: Re: design request
Post by: limner on November 05, 2012, 02:57:00 am

what sketchup program ???

Title: Re: design request
Post by: matsadona on November 05, 2012, 04:04:59 am

I’m pretty sure he is referring to Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com/download/ (http://sketchup.google.com/download/)

There are tons of arcade models built that can be downloaded and modified.

Title: Re: design request
Post by: PL1 on November 05, 2012, 05:02:38 am

Quote from: matsadona on November 05, 2012, 04:04:59 am

I’m pretty sure he is referring to Google Sketchup: http://sketchup.google.com/download/ (http://sketchup.google.com/download/)

There are tons of arcade models built that can be downloaded and modified.

Arcade cabinets by Gozer (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/cldetails?mid=4ac3dc12784cb20bd06e6be4f8954ac&prevstart=0) sketchup warehouse is a great resource.   :cheers:


Scott

Title: Re: design request
Post by: Ond on November 05, 2012, 07:30:02 am

Link to my Metropolis Cab project which includes plans.   http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,118612.0.html)  Suited more to a 23" LCD but could be modified to suit the larger monitor.

Title: Re: design request
Post by: Yvan256 on November 05, 2012, 08:38:50 pm

You could also buy a pre-fabricated cabinet that comes as a kit. Most seem to be as easy to assemble as most IKEA-style furniture.

Title: Re: design request
Post by: limner on November 06, 2012, 02:12:52 pm

i thought about assembled kit but i didn't find anything that i liked very much.......