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Title: UK Help for bits
Post by: tbird on June 21, 2016, 05:12:01 am

The uk seems to have a limited resource when it come to arcade machine builds, Does anyone know of a decent design company that can do graphics also im looking for old machines to buy for parts and start a build anyone got any suggestions apart from Ebay

Title: Re: UK Help for bits
Post by: markc74 on June 24, 2016, 07:04:10 pm

Welcome fellow uk'er. If you're after a cab to mame then try the jamma+ boards as there's always sellers on there offering up decent cabs for sale.

For artwork, you should probably start by getting an idea of what you like - look at the the completed builds thread or pick an original. There's a lot of styles to pick from and most people will share or at least offer advice.

Title: Re: UK Help for bits
Post by: stigzler on June 24, 2016, 09:12:44 pm

You'll invariably be after acrylic at some stage. These guys do a 36% opacity - took ages to find supplier in the UK - good for monitor perspex shade:

http://plasticonline.co.uk/ (http://plasticonline.co.uk/)

Title: Re: UK Help for bits
Post by: stigzler on June 24, 2016, 09:13:42 pm

Wheeldon tool company for the right router bits too:

http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Groovers_62.html (http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/Groovers_62.html)