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Title: how to fix this
Post by: alomar721 on June 19, 2006, 04:22:55 pm

i need help fixing part of the control panel. as you can see part of it is gone. the corner is broken off and the extra piece is from another space duel cabinet. what is the easiest way to fix and how ? i thank everyone for there time with this.

scott

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: ArcadEd on June 19, 2006, 04:37:53 pm

Are you wanting to fix the current cab with the piece you have?  They both look like they are in pretty rough shape, might be better off using a new piece and maybe getting some side art printed up to try and match up.

No matter how you try to do it, short of replacing the whole side, it will show a seam of some kind unless you replace all the side art.

I guess you could try to make a nice smooth straight cut on old side and a new piece and put them together either will some dowells or bisquits.
But it will be really hard to get a nice seamless fit, especially with particle board.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: alomar721 on June 19, 2006, 05:23:16 pm

i was hoping to just fix the corner part. i was trying not to cut into the side art. i was just giving the extra piece.its my first mame cabinet so i was trying to do my best.
scott

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: spacies on June 19, 2006, 07:06:06 pm

Hi,

I would make a metal 'splint' to go on the inside on the inside of the crack.
Drill several holes that would be on both sides of the crack and screw it on.

Use plenty of PVA glue all over the exposed wood crack as it dries clear.

So something like this:

Step 1: Apply glue to both sides and press together.
        2: Screw on the metal plate to the inside.
        3: Use clamps on both sides to hold for 48 hours. Remember to use blocks under the clamps.
        4: Remove and touch up the crack with the right colour paint.

Its not going to be perfect but it will be back on.
If you have a big clamp, then clamp it from front to rear as well.

All the best.
Malcolm.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: maxlamer on June 19, 2006, 07:32:18 pm

Make the cut at an angle so that...
1. The new piece has as much of the existing cabinet side underneath
2. Increasing the join length will make the join stronger

You wont need to cut into the art

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: ARCADE5280 on June 19, 2006, 07:52:45 pm

I would make identical cuts on the cab and the broken piece so they fit together correctly.  Then look into getting a doweling jig (cheap) or biscuit cutter (new tool) to connect the pieces.  It will leave a hairline though the white part of the art where they meet.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: SirPeale on June 19, 2006, 07:54:40 pm

Yeah, you can fix that without having to cut into the art.  May require repainting the white parts of the cab (otherwise it won't "blend" correctly) but it's possible.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: Havok on June 20, 2006, 07:47:23 am

I would add that after you make the cut (into the white portion only), use a metal splint in the back, and use bondo to fill the seam. Sand smooth and repaint the white section.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: alomar721 on June 21, 2006, 10:53:11 pm

thanks for the help guys.
scott

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: leapinlew on June 21, 2006, 11:13:33 pm

I got a question - how does 1 end up with an extra peice of a control panel?

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: johnperkins21 on June 22, 2006, 01:17:56 am

Quote from: leapinlew on June 21, 2006, 11:13:33 pm

I got a question - how does 1 end up with an extra peice of a control panel?

Lockpick, sledgehammer, and getaway driver.  >:D

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: Kremmit on June 22, 2006, 11:00:28 am

Wow.  I sold a Space Duel cab with pretty much the exact same damage a few months ago.  If you were in CA, you could convince me it was the same cab.  Had a Neo Geo 1-slot inside.

Title: Re: how to fix this
Post by: alomar721 on June 22, 2006, 08:41:34 pm

i bought the empty cabinet and the guy told me he had gotten form some else. not really sure.