I need to update the link for my Trackball project pages...

[Stein]

after a quick look thru the project submission page I guess this is the best way to go about it.

I'm consolidating my sites into one and my old link to  

Stein's Trackball Build

is being changed to

Stein's Party Time Lounge

was just hoping someone could update my link here

Thanks!
Stein

[volcomtwin]

Man....that's the sickest way to moount a TB!!  I can't wait untill I mount mine...gonna go the same route.   Looks sweet!
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[hyiu]

  VERY NICE  ..... its nice....
not just the way you mount... but the woodworking of the whole thing is nice....

wood working question...

so you biscuit joint the maple wood to get the top panel ??....

you know anywhere I can get directions ??...
I'm learning wood working along the way as I'm building my cab....

I got a router... and recently built a router table for myself....
hee hee....

but I'm mainly using plywood..... (cos I donno how to join....)

any sites / pointers you can give ??

[ErikRuud]

Hyiu,

To do really good jointing, you need a a "Jointer" to ensure that the mating edges ar perfectly straight and square.  You also need some bar or pipe clamps that are long engogh to span the entire piece.  The more the merrier.

I have a biscuit joiner, but I have not used it to edge glue anything yet.

Both of the CP's that I have built have tops that are made from two layers of ply-wood. A 1/4" top layer(Cherry on one and Oak on the other) and and a lower layer of 3/4"(1/2" on the first one).  I cut openings in the 3/4" layer for the track ball and joysticks.  Then I glude the top and bottom layers together and drilled the Button holes and cut the openings for the jostick handles and the track ball.  I used screws and angle aluminum to hold the track ball in place from under neath.  



I'll be taking updated pictures this weekend.

[ErikRuud]

I almost forgot!

Stein, Great job on the Trackball Panel.

Not even Norm could have done better!

[pathdoc2]

Your wood working skills are very strong.  Great work.

[hyiu]

if you don't mind... I have 1 more question....

then how can you make the edge wood patterned ??...

I'm using plywood most times... and the wood edge will show layers !!!... (not matching.... cos the layers will have different colors and grain....)

but I see ALL the edges of yours are having matched wood patterns !!!!....

Are those iron-on wood venners (spelling ??..)...
Now... if you have a straight edge.... yes, I know those will work... (HD has 3/4 in brich wood venners for you to stick on the edge for matching pattern...) but on the top piece.... you routed your edge round.... (which is what I wanted to do also....)
those wood edge iron on (or stick on).... are those too narrow for curved edges ??....

Thanks for the answers !!... great help....

I'm making a wood grain cab !!!.... and I really like your work on the panel.... (would like to "copy" some of your edge detailing skills / methods to my cab as you did to your CP....)

Thanks a lot !!!!...  

[ErikRuud]

Hyiu,

I think you are slightly confused, my CP's have straight edges with slightly rounded corners.

Stein was the original poster with the rounded solid wood top.

On my layered plywood top, I edged it with 1X2 solid wood.

The attached picture should show you what I am talking about.

You could then use a 1/2" or 3/4" round over bit to achieve a look simular to Stein's panel.

[tmasman]

yeah...
Stein used a piece of solid wood... Not ply wood.
Or you can use the edging like Erik did.

[hyiu]

ohhh.... I see !!!!  

you attach an edge to it.....

so, all I need is to buy a matching like 3/4 in matching edge (solid wood)... and surround it.... Then I can round it off and it'll look nice with no layers....  good idea !!....

I'll give it a try !!!... THANKS !!!...  

[Stein]

Thanks guys, almost forgot this thread, didn't expect to even get any replies since I was just updating my link

I made the whole thing out of solid oak, it's easy to work with.  The top of it is edge glued (2 pieces running the width of the unit) to avoid warping etc etc...  actually that's a tip right from Norm himself  just saw your board down the center and flip over and reverse one side and glue it back together. No biscuit joining tho, just a straight edge glue.

I went with 3/4" material so it would be strong so I could pound on it when losing a good game of Missle Command  and it gives plenty of room for the rescess.

Yes a 3/4 round over bit is what you want for doing the edges.  I then also make a special sanding block for the edges: take a small block of wood (maybe an inch or two wide and drill a one inch hole thru it,  cut the block in half so that you bisect your hole...  then you can lay a piece of sandpaper in the half rounded (convex) portion of it, then sand away on the edges

tips... hmm, buy good router bits!  the cheap steel ones go bad after nearing using them once  

if you want a nice rounded edge like I put on mine you'll have to stay away from veneers and edge stripping...  you could use the plywood for the base of the unit but I think it will turn out better with a solid top.

Good luck with however you decide to do it!

Stein