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TeutonicDarkness:
Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons.
I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size
I know there smaller from top to bottom than others.
If I can find out for sure about the magstick plus (Bat top)
that would be great. I'll go ahead and order all the bits needed.
I just recently bought the router.. but as of yet have no bits for it.
I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint.
If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind.
If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that?
I really appreciate everyone's input.... :applaud:
Thanks
chopperthedog:
If you're gonna use the bats with the magstigs, I'm pretty sure the same 1 1/8" bit will be fine. The bats had a larger diameter shaft/dust washer. A 1/4" straight router bit is my main weapon for countersinking/material removal.
good day.
PL1:
--- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm --- Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons.
I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size
I know there smaller from top to bottom than others.
--- End quote ---
Please pardon my lack of clarity.
I should have said that Goldleafs use a standard 1-1/8" diameter button hole and have .110" Quick Disconnect tabs.
If you want to add polycarbonate/Lexan on top, you can route out a pocket on the underside of the CP so the button nuts can tighten properly.
--- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm ---I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint.
If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind.
If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that?
--- End quote ---
If you choose to route out a pocket to under-mount your joysticks, take a look at what EMDB did here.
Just remember to keep reading until he uses the threaded inserts here. :lol
He does end up over-engineering it a bit -- you'll only need 4 inserts/screws to hold the plate/stick.
Scott
TeutonicDarkness:
--- Quote from: PL1 on April 22, 2013, 09:03:09 pm ---
--- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm --- Ok so a fostner 1 1/8 bit will work for the arcade buttons.
I didn't even know if the Gold Leaf buttons were a standard size
I know there smaller from top to bottom than others.
--- End quote ---
Please pardon my lack of clarity.
I should have said that Goldleafs use a standard 1-1/8" diameter button hole and have .110" Quick Disconnect tabs.
If you want to add polycarbonate/Lexan on top, you can route out a pocket on the underside of the CP so the button nuts can tighten properly.
--- Quote from: TeutonicDarkness on April 22, 2013, 08:17:56 pm ---I'm not sure yet on surface of Arcade though .. I'll probably just use paint.
If I do decide to add lexan or anything I'll keep that in mind.
If I did have to route out for that what bit would be recommend for doing that?
--- End quote ---
If you choose to route out a pocket to under-mount your joysticks, take a look at what EMDB did here.
Just remember to keep reading until he uses the threaded inserts here. :lol
He does end up over-engineering it a bit -- you'll only need 4 inserts/screws to hold the plate/stick.
Scott
--- End quote ---
Ok I just ordered my bit for cutting out the joystick and push button holes.
I also went ahead and got my t-moulding and slot cutter.
Now that I'm thinking about it..
I think I want my joystick dustwasher countersunk.
( I really don't like them just sitting on top)
How should I go about doing this without routing the hole
to deep?
My mind is racing with ideas as I get closer to actually
getting started!
PL1:
4 words:
Test using scrap MDF. ;D
Scott
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