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Title: Small cab design question
Post by: Ummon on September 18, 2008, 03:38:47 am
Looking at this cab by custom arcades, I'm wondering....


http://www.customarcades.com/barracuda.htm


It's a nice design....but two things:

- do you think it would be noticeable if all the corners and edges were routed?

- if so, do you think this would look good?
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: Ummon on September 26, 2008, 05:23:55 am
No one has any ideas on this?
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: Franco B on September 26, 2008, 05:36:58 am
Routed in what way? Do you mean with a round over bit or...?
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: evilfuzzle on September 26, 2008, 10:42:49 am
that cab looks like a pile of ass, don't get it
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: javeryh on September 26, 2008, 10:48:12 am
IMO, arcade cabinets ALWAYS look better with t-molding on the edges.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: Turnarcades on September 26, 2008, 07:18:31 pm
Why would you look to do this? If you're buying one surely it comes pre-routed for T-moulding or already installed...

Never build a cabinet without T-moulding; that's a big part of keeping the authentic look!
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: Ummon on September 27, 2008, 08:16:30 pm
Routed in what way? Do you mean with a round over bit or...?

Something like that I think.


Why would you look to do this? If you're buying one surely it comes pre-routed for T-moulding or already installed...

Never build a cabinet without T-moulding; that's a big part of keeping the authentic look!

Um, does that mean yes and no?
Title: Re: Small cab design question
Post by: somunny on September 27, 2008, 08:38:28 pm
IMO, arcade cabinets ALWAYS look better with t-molding on the edges.   :cheers:

I agree.  Plus, you're forced to paint it.  No t-molding, no laminate.  Some people around here get pretty damn good results with paint.  Not me though.