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need help on building marquee box in showcase cab
hulkster:
i guess anybody can help with this, but in regards to my marquee box...what would be the best way to hold the plexi and marquee in? i know a lot of people use the happ marquee retainer, but that is for the upright cab and it has something to latch onto. what would be the best way for me to hold a marquee/plexi in, with the box sitting on top of the monitor section....check out the pics earlier in the post if you dont know what im talking about. thanks for any help.
http://www.arcadecontrols.com/files/Uploads/DSC00273.JPG
http://www.arcadecontrols.com/files/Uploads/DSC00274.JPG
check out both those pics
SkateDetroit:
You can make the box with a removable top and route a slot in the top and bottom for the plexi to slide into. This would hold it together quite well. It is how mine is done. I will try attaching a pic so you can get an idea. Also, I would curve the box to match the monitor housing if you can. Sets it off a little better.
hulkster:
whoa! i didnt know you were building a showcase. well i think i did actually...just never saw pics of it. cool looking cab...very unique.
when you say route out a slot...i was thinking of doing this, but i cant find a 1/8" thin slot bit for my router, and im afraid if i use what i have now, its like a 1/4" thick slot cutting bit, it will be too much space and the marquee/plexi will not be secure...more wobbly and stuff. what are you going to use?
JoyMonkey:
Why not use your 1/4" router bit and then fill half the slot with a sliver of 1/8" material, leaving you with an 1/8" slot.
hulkster:
hmmmm.....yeeees.....*note to self : remember to not be retarded*
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