Author Topic: First Cabinet Build. ** Artwork Complete ready to print! (Read 22295 times)

dezmond · « **Reply #40 on:** January 23, 2016, 04:36:59 pm »

Hey Everyone... Need some input please....

Can you let me know which one of these to CP layouts you like?

Button layout is the same on both, it's the outside of the CP that I'm not too sure about...

Let me know..

More pics to come

working on the Monitor Bezel today/tonight and going to start to cut out the back doors

thomas_surles · « **Reply #41 on:** January 23, 2016, 07:51:34 pm »

I like the top one. it's kinda cool

dezmond · « **Reply #42 on:** January 23, 2016, 09:27:18 pm »

Thanks

got more layout and mock up done on the front of the cabinet tonight. I like the look. I am going to do a curved marquee to match the lines of the CP. Speakers are going to be mounted under the monitor instead of above. I think I am going to do some custom Fiberglass work to make the extruded out as well. We shall see

Dezi

Vidiot · « **Reply #43 on:** January 23, 2016, 09:33:15 pm »

I think that looks really cool man. And it's unique. I say go for it!

wp34 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 23, 2016, 10:41:23 pm »

Those wings look great. That's a neat look. I love seeing something new and unique like this.

thomas_surles · « **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:35:41 am »

Quote from: wp34 on January 23, 2016, 10:41:23 pm

Those wings lfook great. That's a neat look. I love seeing something new and unique like this.

it has that 50's feel to it. I'm thinking red and white.

Token · « **Reply #46 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:42:49 am »

Will the CP be hinged for access?

dezmond · « **Reply #47 on:** January 24, 2016, 07:45:26 am »

I'm thinking about making the whole
Control panel removeable. Use fowls and magnets.

I have a few ideas

Dal1980 · « **Reply #48 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:41:17 am »

Great cab, looks very well put together and the shape is fantastic! Looking forward to seeing it develop.

Didn't know what fowls where so googled it but got birds... Are you some how tying the control panel in with a magnetic chicken?

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dezmond · « **Reply #49 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:48:59 am »

Bawawawa. Ya my fat fingers don't work so well on my iPhone. Meant dowls.

Dal1980 · « **Reply #50 on:** January 24, 2016, 08:52:40 am »

Haha, sounds less interesting than the magnetic chicken idea but probably more practice I guess. Know what you mean about the iDhone tho, I'm always making mistakes and the autocracy feature usually choices the wrong worlds

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Token · « **Reply #51 on:** January 24, 2016, 10:59:44 am »

Quote from: dezmond on January 24, 2016, 07:45:26 am

I'm thinking about making the whole
Control panel removeable. Use fowls and magnets.

I have a few ideas

OK, I was wondering if you would have issues hinging it with those wings on the CP. Magnets and birds ought to work.

BTW, this new CP design is looking great!

BGoulette · « **Reply #52 on:** January 24, 2016, 01:52:37 pm »

I don't know if you went out of your way to use the wrong words in the response below, but I kinda hope you did!

Quote from: Dal1980 on January 24, 2016, 08:52:40 am

Haha, sounds less interesting than the magnetic chicken idea but probably more practice I guess. Know what you mean about the iDhone tho, I'm always making mistakes and the autocracy feature usually choices the wrong worlds

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Dal1980 · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2016, 03:05:18 pm »

Don't worry I did except for 'practice' my phone corrected from 'practical' :/

Dezmond, the curved board on the front under the CP area. Is that just a normal flat board that's just pulled in to the profile of runners behind? If so what kind of board is that, it looks like plywood but also looks to thick to be pliable like that.

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dezmond · « **Reply #54 on:** January 24, 2016, 03:22:19 pm »

That is 1/4" birch ply running the grain cross ways. Glued and screwed to formers behind it. Will never move.

Dal1980 · « **Reply #55 on:** January 24, 2016, 03:26:48 pm »

I imagine looking at how well this is built you could throw it down the stairs and it still wouldn't fall to bits.

Meanwhile in my world I adopt the measure once cut twice rule and everything is held together with 'hope'

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dezmond · « **Reply #56 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:23:53 pm »

Quote from: Dal1980 on January 24, 2016, 03:26:48 pm

I imagine looking at how well this is built you could throw it down the stairs and it still wouldn't fall to bits.

Meanwhile in my world I adopt the measure once cut twice rule and everything is held together with 'hope'

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Funny Funny

I tend to overdue it sometimes.. But ya this is going to be built tough for sure

Going to try to make some progress with making the control panel this week... See how that goes... I also think I am going to try to make the Bezel area removable so it will be easier to take the monitor out if it quits working or

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Alejo I · « **Reply #57 on:** January 25, 2016, 08:38:06 am »

Mad props for making a flat monitor cabinet that doesn't look overtly thin and fragile like most. Just a bit of extra thickness goes a long way to make them look substantial. Loving those curves, too. You rarely see curvy cabinets so well proportioned.

dezmond · « **Reply #58 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:45:25 am »

Hey Everyone

We a pretty good day yesterday working on the cabinet.. I was able to router out the control panel top and bottom as well as the marquee housing. Looks really good and everything is fitting up nice.

Next on the list is putting the control panel together and figuring out a way to attach it to the cabinet.

Also I have been playing around with the button colors.

Need your opinions on what one of these 3 would look best

Thanks all

Dezi

08091981 · « **Reply #59 on:** February 01, 2016, 07:46:48 am »

Nice!
Inlike next setup best. All colers the same

Frank Drebin · « **Reply #60 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:30:07 am »

Same colours. Amazing build!

Token · « **Reply #61 on:** February 01, 2016, 06:36:58 pm »

You really can't go wrong with player 1 red and player 2 blue.

Dal1980 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:04:17 am »

Yeah I agree too. It's less on the eyes and it won't interfere with the background having them like that. Very nice panel, it looks so well spaced out and comfortable. I'm no expert though but certainly the colours should not be fighting with the eyeballs.

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dezmond · « **Reply #63 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:54:31 am »

Perfect!

Same color's for each side...

It is a really nice CP... I love the feel of it and it's at a perfect height for me....

More progress reports shortly

Dezi

dezmond · « **Reply #64 on:** February 08, 2016, 11:12:11 am »

Hey Everyone...

Small update... Got to play with the slot cutter this weekend. First time for me and was pretty sweet.. Got a decent cutter and it sliced through the MDF no problem.

I also recessed an edge along the control panel so I could add my front and sides to it. I am going with a nice flush look on the control panel.. After it is sanded and cleaned up and painted, the T-Molding will cover the seams if there are any visible.

The top of the CP will be removable and help in place with dowels and magnets.

Also I got to make my Bezel mount for the monitor which I am doing the same dowel/magnet idea... This way if I ever have problems with the monitor it will be a lot easier to come out from the front.

Still have to figure out the backdoor for the cabinet...

dezmond · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2016, 11:12:58 am »

More pics

Brouhaha · « **Reply #66 on:** February 08, 2016, 01:54:22 pm »

Go Habs Go!

Oh and nice cab there...

08091981 · « **Reply #67 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:05:46 pm »

Nice! Have You cut a slot for those plastic band? Is that going tot work in the corners? Nice machines You have!

dezmond · « **Reply #68 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:23:56 pm »

Quote from: 08091981 on February 08, 2016, 04:05:46 pm

Nice! Have You cut a slot for those plastic band? Is that going tot work in the corners? Nice machines You have!

Thanks

Yep it will work really nice on the front corners... As long as I do a couple small releif cuts in the ribbed part of the t-molding, it will bend really nice and no kinks

08091981 · « **Reply #69 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:49:46 pm »

I.am.exited Nice pictures. Van wait for next updates

Dal1980 · « **Reply #70 on:** February 08, 2016, 11:23:46 pm »

Amazing work! I enjoy following this build just for the woodworking not to mention the cab which is really got some nice thoughts and nice lines!

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reptileink · « **Reply #71 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:12:41 pm »

Always nice to see a Habs fan! I live in New England, and it Bruins territory here. Makes great adventures watching the game at the local watering hole....lol.

This build is coming along great! Loving the CP! Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the artwork!

dezmond · « **Reply #72 on:** February 09, 2016, 01:25:10 pm »

Quote from: reptileink on February 09, 2016, 01:12:41 pm

Always nice to see a Habs fan! I live in New England, and it Bruins territory here. Makes great adventures watching the game at the local watering hole....lol.

This build is coming along great! Loving the CP! Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the artwork!

Artwork..... Hmmmmmmm.... No idea yet

But I will for sure keep ya all posted

dezmond · « **Reply #73 on:** February 13, 2016, 02:04:27 pm »

Well back to the drawing board for the control panel skinning

I didn't like the way it was holding together so I have come up with another idea that I think will be much better.

Just trying it out now... Will post some pics shortly.. Guess the old CP can be used for firewood now

dezmond · « **Reply #74 on:** February 28, 2016, 09:33:19 am »

Hey Everyone.. Sorry been a while.. Been busy at work and trying to figure out some new ideas for this build. I didn't like the way the plywood was forming to the sides of the control panel so I decided to try something different.. I built some new sides with plywood and stick building to give it it's form but also strength to hold the plywood.

Working really good this round. Here are some pics of what I did...

More updates tom come today on the cabinet and some wiring for the audio setup.. I want to post them separately.

Thanks for the feedback

dezmond · « **Reply #75 on:** February 28, 2016, 09:38:25 am »

Put the new plywood on the CP sides and MUCH MUCH better.. Got some bondo on and letting it dry before I start to sand... Also got some neat ideas on how to attach it to the cabinet and make it easy to get access to the wiring.

dezmond · « **Reply #76 on:** February 28, 2016, 09:42:44 am »

Soooooo.. Trying to come up with a nice way to attach the monitor bezel but also make it removable so if I need to do anything with the monitor it will be easy to get in there.. Came up with using dowels and magnets to hold it in place and it works pretty good

Frank Drebin · « **Reply #77 on:** February 28, 2016, 10:28:30 am »

I feel that...I would have a hard time replicating this build.

dezmond · « **Reply #78 on:** February 28, 2016, 12:20:01 pm »

Quote from: Frank Drebin on February 28, 2016, 10:28:30 am

I feel that...I would have a hard time replicating this build.

Thanks

It's been a real challenge so far but I am having a blast

Well an old buddy of mine came by yesterday for a visit... Haven't seen him for over a year and a half. We had a good chat.. He also helped me out with my Audio controls. I picked up one of those cheap 12 volt Motorcycle amps online and decided I wanted to have easier access to the controls. So we got to work and pulled the pots off, added extension wires and now all set for re location. Since I hadn't seen Kevin for a while I had to give him a hard time and made him wear these sexy magnifying goggles for a pic

hahahahah

dezmond · « **Reply #79 on:** March 07, 2016, 12:04:17 pm »

Hey Guys

Question for you.. I have a 32" LED TV that I got a great deal on that I am using in the cabinet.. My question is how is the best way to turn it on and off and make sure it is on the right input? My bezel will be hiding the IR on the TV itself so I figure the remote won't work correct? Or can I cut a small hole in the Bezel and since I am covering it with glass, just leave that small area with no paint so I can use the remote?

Any tips or guidance is greatly accepted

Thanks

Dezi


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