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kahlid74:
Welcome!
dptwiz:
thanks guys! The DK cabinet prices change all the time.. I've never built one the same as the last, always trying to find a "Better" way to make one. The issue is the original game thickness of 9/16" since they were originally metric. I've tried several materials.. I have finally decided on what should be the final revision.. MDF for the cabinet, with Black Formica on the insides of the game sides. That should give me real close to 9/16" maybe a hair thicker. Using a 1/2 ply would still be too undersized, as it all seems to run about 7/16" Final price is about 600.00 with the formica installed. I will make the front panel removable for ease of painting. Nintendo cabinets have 6 different thicknesses of wood in their overall construction, and mine does come with the wooden coin bucket as well. Most all my melamine cabs run 550.00 assembled.
My next project that I am researching is precut multi/mame control panels. I just need to work on the layout, and have these where everything will drop in. I need to order some of the motorized Ultimarc 4/8 way joysticks, I really like the concept on those. the big plus side, is they are easily UPS shippable. I also need to figure out a really good mame cab design to sell, and also make a kit with Tempered Masonite Routing templates for the do it your self guys.. make it in two pieces and keyed, so I can UPS ship those too.
Chris John Hunter:
Sorry to deviate . Anyone whos interested in building a DK I recommend http://donkeykongarcade.blogspot.co.uk
And if your in the UK, theretropit.co.uk sell a DK kit http://www.theretropit.co.uk/
http://www.theretropit.com/images/dk-newblue2-small.JPG also do a black one if anyones interested.
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