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Title: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 10, 2014, 07:33:08 pm: • Material 3/4 MDF
• No plans
• Hand Saw, screws , glue, oscillating and drill r my only tools
• Wish me luck
•The hard part making the cut for t molding :o
• Working Table " Boxes of Directv Satellites"
•C clamps "boxes of dish parts"

SO FAR
(http://i.imgur.com/FRxneLh.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: 404 on March 10, 2014, 09:35:41 pm: looks good for no plans or anything. Have any tools to make the t-molding slot?
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 10, 2014, 09:48:48 pm: No..... And yeah im doing piece by piece my only problem is how you guys do to hold or place plexiglás from control panel to the top?
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: skjerk on March 11, 2014, 09:20:53 am: Subscribed!

Awesome that you go into this with such a minimal tool-set! - Respect :notworthy:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Malenko on March 11, 2014, 03:33:47 pm: why not get a kit from a seller? plenty of them out there now.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: HaRuMaN on March 11, 2014, 03:34:16 pm: Quote from: Caparo8bit on March 10, 2014, 09:48:48 pm
No..... And yeah im doing piece by piece my only problem is how you guys do to hold or place plexiglás from control panel to the top?

The buttons are more than enough to hold the plexiglas down.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 11, 2014, 04:00:09 pm: Quote from: Malenko on March 11, 2014, 03:33:47 pm
why not get a kit from a seller? plenty of them out there now.
just wanted to Build my Own .from scratch and also save some money so far i spend 48 bucks ON mdf,glue and screws
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: yotsuya on March 11, 2014, 07:28:25 pm: I'm curious to see how heavy that thing is when you're all done. >:D
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 11, 2014, 08:45:44 pm: Quote from: yotsuya on March 11, 2014, 07:28:25 pm
I'm curious to see how heavy that thing is when you're all done. >:D
Not to heavy Mr Yotsuya what ya see on the pic thats all MDF ima b using back cover and screen cover will b plywood. >:D
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 11, 2014, 09:08:19 pm: Change of plans after error over and over ........ cutting MDF
(http://i.imgur.com/6Fcmm1c.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 11, 2014, 09:56:49 pm: PC. If i can call it that :laugh2:

Processor Speed:   2 GHz
Brand:   Dell
Memory:   512 MB
Product Line:   Dell Latitude
Hard Drive Capacity:   30 GB
Model:   Latitude™ C640
Operating System:   Windows XP
MPN:   c640
Graphics Processing Type:   Integrated/On-Board Graphics
(http://i.imgur.com/AXD08s9.jpg)
Screen Size:   14.1"

Processor Type:   Intel Pentium 4, Pentium 4
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Malenko on March 12, 2014, 08:31:36 am: all ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow--- aside, those are pretty impressive cuts on the sides for just using a hand saw.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Nephasth on March 12, 2014, 09:16:03 am: This reminds me of CoryBee: The Early Days.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 12, 2014, 11:04:37 am: Quote from: Malenko on March 12, 2014, 08:31:36 am
all ---That which is odiferous and causeth plants to grow--- aside, those are pretty impressive cuts on the sides for just using a hand saw.
there not 100% good if ya take a look on picture above " the one says top" yall c my ugly cuts but no worries thats why i have tons of sand paper and cutters.. ON the sides i was passing back and foward a cutter to get good results. I just learn that working whit MDF is easy to fix mistakes but lots of dust.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Malenko on March 12, 2014, 11:20:37 am: I wasnt saying they were great, and I wasnt being sarcastic. For using a hand saw they are pretty good cuts. Get a router or electric sander, and clamp the sides together
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 12, 2014, 11:24:45 am: Quote from: Malenko on March 12, 2014, 11:20:37 am
I wasnt saying they were great, and I wasnt being sarcastic. For using a hand saw they are pretty good cuts. Get a router or electric sander, and clamp the sides together
i dint think That way Malenko is just my bad english . and thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 12, 2014, 11:09:36 pm: •Today's work

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/1176355_813905685290500_656116071_n.jpg?oh=32822a2c48eb1088ea8791119106cf9a&oe=53238952)

• I bought this amazing tool for $15 on craiglist all it does is magic.....

(http://i.imgur.com/9EdHTwi.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: mcseforsale on March 13, 2014, 09:43:19 am: Why buy a kit, when you can buy this (yeah, I built another one. >:D ):

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg.html)

AJ
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: jdbailey1206 on March 13, 2014, 04:11:44 pm: Quote from: Caparo8bit on March 10, 2014, 07:33:08 pm
• Working Table " Boxes of Directv Satellites"

Keep this in mind when you can't tune in any of your dishes with your bird dog. >:D

Quote from: mcseforsale on March 13, 2014, 09:43:19 am
Why buy a kit, when you can buy this (yeah, I built another one. >:D ):

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg.html)

AJ

Seriously?
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on March 29, 2014, 04:20:13 pm: Work of the wk bazel and marquee area. Is taking me long cuz im using a spoon as tool :notworthy:

(http://i.imgur.com/XFzrEYY.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: 404 on March 29, 2014, 06:31:34 pm: Quote from: mcseforsale on March 13, 2014, 09:43:19 am
Why buy a kit, when you can buy this (yeah, I built another one. >:D ):

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg.html)

AJ

you definitely have the fever. Maybe after my 99th try, I'll finally be able to make something resembling that.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: 404 on March 29, 2014, 06:32:55 pm: Quote from: Caparo8bit on March 29, 2014, 04:20:13 pm
Work of the wk bazel and marquee area. Is taking me long cuz im using a spoon as tool :notworthy:

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/v/t34.0-12/10013918_823193674361701_1614219697_n.jpg?oh=09787b0428c98e8f9e21f6bb592ebec6&oe=533939B0)
(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/v/t34.0-12/1964835_823193704361698_202887880_n.jpg?oh=67e3c01f7c3c22b960c8b60c1e0853bb&oe=53393836)

looks better than my last attempt believe it or not.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: mcseforsale on April 01, 2014, 10:57:40 pm: Yep, sitting there with plexi cut and routed, t-molding slots cut, MDF armored and all fasteners....fastened. Needs a home.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0764_zpsebfbb7dd.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0764_zpsebfbb7dd.jpg.html)

That's what happens when I buy 2x the material to build a weecade. I used some of the scraps for dart projects, too.

AJ

Quote from: jdbailey1206 on March 13, 2014, 04:11:44 pm
Quote from: Caparo8bit on March 10, 2014, 07:33:08 pm
• Working Table " Boxes of Directv Satellites"

Keep this in mind when you can't tune in any of your dishes with your bird dog. >:D

Quote from: mcseforsale on March 13, 2014, 09:43:19 am
Why buy a kit, when you can buy this (yeah, I built another one. >:D ):

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0738_zpsb083ba72.jpg.html)

AJ

Seriously?
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: 404 on April 02, 2014, 08:43:15 am: Quote from: mcseforsale on April 01, 2014, 10:57:40 pm
Yep, sitting there with plexi cut and routed, t-molding slots cut, MDF armored and all fasteners....fastened. Needs a home.

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0764_zpsebfbb7dd.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/Arcades%20For%20Sale/WeeCade/IMAG0764_zpsebfbb7dd.jpg.html)

That's what happens when I buy 2x the material to build a weecade. I used some of the scraps for dart projects, too.

AJ

Time to donate this to the 'save the 404 foundation'. :burgerking:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 04, 2014, 12:22:33 pm: Cutting Plexiglass for Marquee. Oscillating tool is a must.
(https://i.imgur.com/j1oS7ml.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yMfsRpi.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: mcseforsale on April 04, 2014, 12:56:28 pm: You didn't score it enough. You need to score it at least 1/3 of the way through. Usually for my plexi, I score it about 15 times.

AJ
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 04, 2014, 08:00:20 pm: yeah but is way easier with the electric tool. Also any advice on a good marquee light??
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: yotsuya on April 04, 2014, 08:35:24 pm: Yeah, I use my tablesaw to cut marquees and bezels. Much easier. :cheers:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: mcseforsale on April 04, 2014, 08:47:58 pm: Yeah, 12" CCFL. It's 12V (you can run it off the PC or from your power supply) and it's damn cheep. They come in several colors, too. Mine's been running for over 2 years.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5722/lit-150/12_Cold_Cathode_Kit_-_Single_-_White.html (http://www.frozencpu.com/products/5722/lit-150/12_Cold_Cathode_Kit_-_Single_-_White.html)

I found that my marquee bled really bad with the white under-counter florescent,
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/IMG_4436.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/MAME_CAB/IMG_4436.jpg.html)

so I tried these:
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/IMG_4509.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/MAME_CAB/IMG_4509.jpg.html)

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p191/mcseforsale/MAME_CAB/IMG_9750.jpg) (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mcseforsale/media/MAME_CAB/IMG_9750.jpg.html)

AJ

Quote from: Caparo8bit on April 04, 2014, 08:00:20 pm
yeah but is way easier with the electric tool. Also any advice on a good marquee light??
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 06, 2014, 06:47:02 pm: Little problem the volume knob wont reach the outside of my bartop is there a way to make it longer i was thinking on heating an empty pen and push on vol. knob so will take the shape.....
(http://i.imgur.com/6fYhKq1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/c9UtuJP.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 06, 2014, 07:11:14 pm: Quote from: mcseforsale on April 04, 2014, 08:47:58 pm
Yeah, 12" CCFL. It's 12V (you can run it off the PC or from your power supply) and it's damn cheep. They come in several colors, too. Mine's been running for over 2 years.

I found that my marquee bled really bad with the white under-counter florescent,

AJ

Quote from: Caparo8bit on April 04, 2014, 08:00:20 pm
yeah but is way easier with the electric tool. Also any advice on a good marquee light??
those r good but im using a laptop i ended getting this fot $7
(http://i.imgur.com/mg9RllP.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: PL1 on April 07, 2014, 01:01:43 am: Quote from: Caparo8bit on April 06, 2014, 06:47:02 pm
Little problem the volume knob wont reach the outside of my bartop is there a way to make it longer i was thinking on heating an empty pen and push on vol. knob so will take the shape.....

If you want something a bit more sturdy, look for shaft extenders (cue the adolescent jokes :lol) or a shaft coupler (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BKNNLJ8/) and 1/4" steel rod -- most volume knobs use 1/4" shaft.

Scott
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 08, 2014, 11:36:29 pm: Back cover
(http://i.imgur.com/CmxVlKR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/m3hv19p.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/on9ZsO5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aVPxV5h.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IG1PAzw.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: yotsuya on April 09, 2014, 01:11:33 am: Hecho en Mexico, dude. :cheers:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 09, 2014, 01:16:08 am: Quote from: yotsuya on April 09, 2014, 01:11:33 am
Hecho en Mexico, dude. :cheers:
lol hell yeah i just dont want MDF to suck my primer and paint and some how will make MDF more water resistant :laugh:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 10, 2014, 10:44:15 pm: SPEAKERS DAY
(http://i.imgur.com/eBLevX0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/X90LkZI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZuisQzl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jPPSty0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l49eF3k.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: matt4949 on April 10, 2014, 10:59:34 pm: Quote from: Nephasth on March 12, 2014, 09:16:03 am
This reminds me of CoryBee: The Early Days.
I was thinking the same thing
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: CoryBee on April 12, 2014, 09:46:33 pm: Quote from: matt4949 on April 10, 2014, 10:59:34 pm
Quote from: Nephasth on March 12, 2014, 09:16:03 am
This reminds me of CoryBee: The Early Days.
I was thinking the same thing

Haha me three!
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 14, 2014, 07:05:15 pm: Just got my joystick from ... aahh you guys know from where. And now time to customize balltop piranha plant style.
(http://i.imgur.com/ooj7LOU.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Louis Tully on April 14, 2014, 07:06:55 pm: .
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 16, 2014, 01:32:11 am: Balltop work in progress " testing my skills"
(https://i.imgur.com/m6RQToo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MWQcJIn.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Malenko on April 16, 2014, 03:40:40 pm: PRETTY GOOD!
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 16, 2014, 06:44:31 pm: Primer Time " Still waiting for router from home depot"
(http://i.imgur.com/TW187ut.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6ptpIx1.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: matt4949 on April 16, 2014, 08:58:34 pm: Quote from: Caparo8bit on April 16, 2014, 06:44:31 pm
Primer Time " Still waiting for router from home depot"
(http://i.imgur.com/TW187ut.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/6ptpIx1.jpg)
My Favorite Color.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Generic Eric on April 16, 2014, 10:25:53 pm: The "boo ball" looks great.

What are you using for sealer so the oils/sweat don't rub the ink off of it?
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 16, 2014, 10:28:48 pm: Quote from: Generic Eric on April 16, 2014, 10:25:53 pm
The "boo ball" looks great.

What are you using for sealer so the oils/sweat don't rub the ink off of it?
clear resine . the one un the pic is not ready jet
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Nephasth on April 17, 2014, 09:32:24 am: Is it just me, or is the right side taller than the left? The marquee area looks off in a couple of pics.
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 17, 2014, 10:10:33 am: Quote from: Nephasth on April 17, 2014, 09:32:24 am
Is it just me, or is the right side taller than the left? The marquee area looks off in a couple of pics.
:laugh: no. Is my working table only bad cutS are in t-molding área
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 18, 2014, 06:03:59 pm: Getting ready buttons layout..... I think looks good . Gonna end using paddle bits $19.99 for set of 10. Home Depot didn't want to ship Forstners bits "pick up oly" weird they ship a router but not a bit set. Also in my local hardware store those bits run from $13 and up ea :dizzy:
(http://i.imgur.com/MxzB5Dk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0nFlMBk.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on April 21, 2014, 10:23:46 pm: flush bit and marquee LED lights r home
(http://i.imgur.com/mspI90v.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on May 08, 2014, 06:17:25 pm: not the best but not bad for my first time.. Almost there.
(http://i.imgur.com/uq75zQ7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JJeuvoh.jpg)
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: yotsuya on May 09, 2014, 12:02:30 am: You actually saved it in the end, compa. :cheers:
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on May 09, 2014, 12:04:31 am: Quote from: yotsuya on May 09, 2014, 12:02:30 am
You actually saved it in the end, compa. :cheers:
thanks and im still working on CP art and joystick
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: matt4949 on May 09, 2014, 09:33:06 pm: Hope Corry gets to see it. You did well
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: Caparo8bit on May 17, 2014, 04:37:53 pm: The insides 95% complete
(http://i.imgur.com/Oul8PAB.jpg)

How decased laptop is mounted to allow more air flow.
(http://i.imgur.com/lhB6qXu.jpg)

*******Still working on mounting joystick and right side art************
Title: Re: My first build "Bartop"
Post by: CoryBee on June 10, 2014, 03:36:15 pm: (http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/43181870.jpg)

Keep building, it can only get better (Hopefully)