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Title: GONE:Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 06, 2007, 12:24:12 pm: Free for pickup in Central IL. This is a work-in-progress bartop cabinet. What you see is what you get. Cab sides are 1/2" oak ply (with no external fasteners). T-molding slot is already cut. Control panel is 1" (actually 3/4", but it is called 1") oak and is ready to be drilled for controls and mounted to the frame. Monitor is decased 14 or 15". PC is a P120 or something like that running Vantage on DOS. Includes keyboard hack.
I started on this back in 2004 to see if I could build a "no cost" cabinet (everything used was already on hand). Family responsibilities kept me away from finishing it. Then I won a Dream Arcades cocktail last Christmas which is capable of playing all the games this would have played. I never got back to working on the bartop and it just sits here getting dusty. Instead of disassembling the case and pitching the PC, I thought I'd offer it up here. I'm in the Springfield IL area. I won't ship.
Let me know. If no takers in a couple weeks, then I'm reclaiming the space this is currently occupying.

Thanks all.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: quarterback on January 06, 2007, 12:36:57 pm: PM sent
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 06, 2007, 02:05:54 pm: I just realized you can't tell from the picture, but there is no top or back on the cabinet yet. I have some scrap ply that I'd add to the pile that should cover those needs.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: whatzcrackn on January 06, 2007, 05:53:47 pm: I would love to pay for shipping!! If QB hasnt scored it yet >:D
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: quarterback on January 07, 2007, 01:22:10 am: I'm calling dibs in case he decides to ship it, :) but somebody local (in IL) should really just pick this up. From the pics, it looks pretty sweet and, IMO, it's mighty generous of GadgetGeek to offer it up for free.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 03:10:55 am: Where at near Central IL? I'm in Illinois near Edwardsville.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 07, 2007, 01:11:52 pm: Quote from: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 03:10:55 am
Where at near Central IL? I'm in Illinois near Edwardsville.
Just outside of Springfield in Sherman. That's exit 105 as you are heading north on I-55.

I thought you were out east now? Wasn't that why you built you rather impressive bartop?
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 02:57:11 pm: Quote from: GadgetGeek on January 07, 2007, 01:11:52 pm
Quote from: leapinlew on January 07, 2007, 03:10:55 am
Where at near Central IL? I'm in Illinois near Edwardsville.
Just outside of Springfield in Sherman. That's exit 105 as you are heading north on I-55.

I thought you were out east now? Wasn't that why you built you rather impressive bartop?

Thanks! Yeah, I built it to take with me. I'll be leaving in 2 weeks or so and I've been feverishly trying to get the house in order. I'm trying to find some arcade related projects I can take with me to tinker on to hold me over.

I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: jsw2068 on January 08, 2007, 05:31:58 pm: If this is still available I'm willing to pick it up.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 08, 2007, 09:04:22 pm: Quote from: jsw2068 on January 08, 2007, 05:31:58 pm
If this is still available I'm willing to pick it up.
This is still available. PM me with details of how/when you would be able to pick this up and we'll see what we can get worked out. I work in downtown Springfield so I could do a meetup if downtown would work better.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: whatzcrackn on January 08, 2007, 10:54:15 pm: No!!!!!!! :hissy:

Lolol
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: Lilwolf on January 09, 2007, 08:41:50 am: SOOO tempting... but 5 hour drive each way....

Travel east at all? I'm in Cinci.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 09, 2007, 08:47:25 am: Quote from: Lilwolf on January 09, 2007, 08:41:50 am
SOOO tempting... but 5 hour drive each way....

Travel east at all? I'm in Cinci.

Sorry, I rarely travel east, at least beyond the IL border. I would say this is not worth a 5 hour drive each way.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: jsw2068 on January 09, 2007, 09:50:12 am: I'm going to take a pass. I decided that I have two arcade projects waiting to be completed now as it is. And i'd rather see this go to someone who could finish it. I'll start my own bartop sometime in '08
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 12:26:18 pm: So ship it to me!! me me me!!
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 09, 2007, 12:47:39 pm: Quote from: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 12:26:18 pm
So ship it to me!! me me me!!
IF I decide to ship it, you are 3rd on the list.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 02:08:48 pm: Quote from: GadgetGeek on January 09, 2007, 12:47:39 pm
Quote from: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 12:26:18 pm
So ship it to me!! me me me!!
IF I decide to ship it, you are 3rd on the list.

kool, but I was second. you know after QB asked ;D
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 09, 2007, 03:10:30 pm: Quote from: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 02:08:48 pm
Quote from: GadgetGeek on January 09, 2007, 12:47:39 pm
Quote from: whatzcrackn on January 09, 2007, 12:26:18 pm
So ship it to me!! me me me!!
IF I decide to ship it, you are 3rd on the list.

kool, but I was second. you know after QB asked ;D
You are missing the PM that was never posted to the thread. You are 3rd.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: _) (V) (-) on January 11, 2007, 03:21:10 pm: I'll be in Chicago on the 26th.
Could pick it up later that afternoon if you still have it.
Lemme know
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: leapinlew on January 11, 2007, 07:16:01 pm: Quote from: CykoMF on January 11, 2007, 03:21:10 pm
I'll be in Chicago on the 26th.
Could pick it up later that afternoon if you still have it.
Lemme know

You know thats about 3 hours away from Chicago right?
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: bmrust on January 13, 2007, 01:09:34 am: PM Sent

I'm an hour away and I have this weekend completely free...

Let me know.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: leapinlew on January 13, 2007, 02:18:09 am: Quote from: bmrust on January 13, 2007, 01:09:34 am
PM Sent

I'm an hour away and I have this weekend completely free...

Let me know.

Thanks!

You near Chicago or St. Louis? I'm always interested where BYOAC members live.
Title: Re: Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: bmrust on January 13, 2007, 02:42:22 am: right in between....in Bloomington
Title: Re: GONE:Free bartop in progress [Central IL]
Post by: GadgetGeek on January 13, 2007, 05:44:19 pm: Despite the nasty weather, bmrust drove down and picked this up today. It was nice to meet you and your bud. I hope you will post pics of further progress.

Thanks to all who expressed interest.