Author Topic: A UK Cocktail Cabinet (More or less Finished!!!) (Read 20010 times)

boyowilkins · « **on:** May 27, 2004, 01:44:18 pm »

Here are some piccies of my unfinished cocktail cab. It is based on the design I purchased on www.gamecabinetsinc.com with a few of my own customisations. This is the first time I have done any carpentry since school, being the ripe old age of 34 now. Would love to get some feedback.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2004, 01:45:21 pm »

Another one....

boyowilkins · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2004, 01:46:05 pm »

and another....

dmsuchy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2004, 01:58:36 pm »

Sweet, looks really great, can't wait to see the control panels. Good Job!

boyowilkins · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2004, 02:14:00 pm »

one more for luck...

rchadd · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2004, 05:34:21 pm »

hi i'm in the uk also and will be starting building my own cocktail cab soon. currently trying to get everything together first. i like the look of your speaker covers - where did you get them?

also...is the piano hinge one of those with L bend in it to allow screwing into MDF? if it is, where did you get it?

boyowilkins · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2004, 06:27:40 pm »

Hi,

The speaker grill is from www.maplin.co.uk. Search for "Speaker grill" and up it pops on the list.

The pinao hinge is a normal piano hinge I got from B&Q. There is 2 on the cab. One on the side as seen in the pic and another for the cabinet top.

Had no problems with 'splitting' MDF. Just ensure u pre-drill your holes.

Cheers

SirPeale · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2004, 10:57:16 pm »

Those plans look a lot like Kyle Linstrom's Pac plans, which are available for free.

rchadd · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2004, 08:13:56 am »

where did you get the coin door/mech? is there plenty of room for the mech in the cab?

boyowilkins · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2004, 05:03:39 am »

I got the coin door from Happs. There is plenty of room in the cab for all the components. Will take a piccie later today and post to show u the insides of the cab. The monitor is resting on a shelf. Its got quite a small back so leaving loads of room for the bits.

The plans I used were very comprehensive (around 60 pages) and full of colour pics. I looked at other plans that were free and decided to take a gamble and buy those from www.gamecabinetsinc.com. Best thing I done!!

menace · « **Reply #10 on:** June 01, 2004, 07:26:41 am »

very nicely done! Don't do what everyone else does(myself included), get it working then never finish it

Look forward to seeing the CP's installed.

rchadd · « **Reply #11 on:** June 01, 2004, 07:55:12 am »

Quote from: boyowilkins on May 31, 2004, 05:03:39 am

I got the coin door from Happs. There is plenty of room in the cab for all the components. Will take a piccie later today and post to show u the insides of the cab. The monitor is resting on a shelf. Its got quite a small back so leaving loads of room for the bits.

how much was the coin door? (Happ only have US prices on their website)

i see that details say it comes with 25c coin mechs, is this true? is there a UK mech version? what coins does it accept? did you have to buy additional UK spec mechs?

or can the supplied 25c coin mech be adjusted to accept other
coins? in particular the BYOAC .984" Tokens?

the only concern i have is that my monitor is pretty deep (19" from front of tube to back) so bit concerned that will be short of space for the coin box and motherboard.

i would like to see your photos of the inside.

cheers,
richard

boyowilkins · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2004, 12:09:47 pm »

Coin door was about

GSXRMovistar · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2004, 02:55:00 pm »

Quote from: boyowilkins on June 01, 2004, 12:09:47 pm

Coin door was about

big_garryb · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2004, 04:38:22 pm »

i bought an overunder coindoor - and adjusted the mechs as per GSXRMovistars site...... worked an absolute treat!!!! 10p galore.

thanks GSXRMovistar - i wouldnt even have bought one until i read your writeup!!!!! so thanks.

garry

rchadd · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2004, 04:39:18 pm »

Quote from: boyowilkins on June 01, 2004, 12:09:47 pm

Coin door was about

rchadd · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2004, 04:47:53 pm »

hold on...my quote was for a two mech door...that explains it!

big_garryb · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2004, 05:05:28 am »

mine was

rchadd · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2004, 09:57:31 am »

Quote from: big_garryb on June 05, 2004, 05:05:28 am

mine was

big_garryb · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2004, 03:22:02 pm »

10p....... it was just 1 screw to move. works a treat. instructions come with the coindoor, once you get into it - you can convert it to take any coin....... you just adjust the width, height, magnetic pull etc.... sounds hard - but its simple

garry

rchadd · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2004, 03:44:12 pm »

Quote from: big_garryb on June 05, 2004, 03:22:02 pm

10p....... it was just 1 screw to move. works a treat. instructions come with the coindoor, once you get into it - you can convert it to take any coin....... you just adjust the width, height, magnetic pull etc.... sounds hard - but its simple

garry

thanks for the info

Happ did advise that a 25c mech comes with the door, but then tried to sell me a UK spec mech to take a 50p coin - cheers thats 12 quid saved!

boyowilkins · « **Reply #21 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:49:43 am »

Hi all,

Managed to complete and get one control panel working. Coin door is also working with 25c coins, and all lit up nicely from the Power Supply. Glass is on order and should be with me within the week. Got glass clips from E-bay, 8 for

boyowilkins · « **Reply #22 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:50:32 am »

My favourite game of all time....whats yours?

boyowilkins · « **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:51:32 am »

and another of the coin door lit up and the extractor fan...

boyowilkins · « **Reply #24 on:** June 06, 2004, 11:52:30 am »

and one more...

big_garryb · « **Reply #25 on:** June 07, 2004, 05:50:38 am »

looks great - i might even have a go at doing one next - the wife might find it more acceptable to have in the house...............

boyowilkins · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2004, 12:54:00 pm »

I have decided to do a horizontal control panel as well - just bought 14 buttons of E-bay (6 yellow and 6 red, 1 1-player and 1 2-player) for

rchadd · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2004, 03:20:17 pm »

I would be interested in a pic of the cabs insides - particularly interested to see how much space you've got with the coin door/mechs installed.

my monitor is pretty big so bit concerend whether i would have space for a mini coin door.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2004, 03:24:33 pm »

Rchadd, will get a pic as soon as I can to u. But for now here are some with the glass on....

boyowilkins · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2004, 03:29:04 pm »

and one more..

boyowilkins · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2004, 03:30:09 pm »

and one for luck. Will I ever finish this cab - it is soooo much fun to play now!!

boyowilkins · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2004, 04:43:08 pm »

here is one of the inside. Have not put the coin box on yet but it will fit. Hope this helps....

GSXRMovistar · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2004, 05:50:58 pm »

Job well done, congrats.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #33 on:** June 22, 2004, 06:57:27 pm »

Added 3rd control panel. The panel has a trackball powered by a opti-pac from www.Ulimarc.com. Purchased both the trackball and opti-pac from E-bay for

boyowilkins · « **Reply #34 on:** June 22, 2004, 06:58:02 pm »

boyowilkins · « **Reply #35 on:** June 22, 2004, 06:59:05 pm »

hunky_artist · « **Reply #36 on:** June 22, 2004, 07:24:26 pm »

absolutely stunning

I was going to ask you where you got your laminate sheets or laminated plywood, as I'm in the Uk and can't seem to find some.. then I saw that it was made from MDF with that roll on fablon stuff... looks amazing, well done

I used that a few years ago to turn some old black speakers into nice light wooden ones to match our new living room, lol

rchadd · « **Reply #37 on:** June 22, 2004, 07:52:32 pm »

looks great

i'm in the uk also, wondering how much the glass cost you? is it tinted?

also what make/model coin door did you use?

boyowilkins · « **Reply #38 on:** June 22, 2004, 08:25:55 pm »

Thanks for the nice comments!!!

Glass was

Blakey · « **Reply #39 on:** June 23, 2004, 01:00:01 am »

Looking good, two comments,

1) Did you use a creative 2.1 system for sound? I have one but don't think I can fit it, and I'm worried that the unshielded sub so close to the neck will affect the picture.

2) Not to rag on your design, but why does the top of the control panels stick over the edge like that? Mistake or intended?

pcdoctor · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2004, 02:12:43 am »

You are almost making me want to get a cocktail unit.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #41 on:** June 23, 2004, 03:32:35 am »

Hi Blakey,

I bought the Creative speakers on E-bay for less than

big_garryb · « **Reply #42 on:** June 25, 2004, 01:33:30 pm »

the glass looks clear......... is it??

i got some tinted glass 24"x27" for

boyowilkins · « **Reply #43 on:** June 26, 2004, 12:28:45 pm »

The glass is clear. Added a "coin in" button above the horizontal panel.

Thinking about doing a table top cabinet next. Can anybody direct me to some public domain plans please?

big_garryb · « **Reply #44 on:** June 29, 2004, 04:26:38 pm »

i think i had some somewhere - i also am planning one next........ will dig out the links i had etc and PM you.

garry

rchadd · « **Reply #45 on:** August 13, 2004, 06:59:23 am »

my coindoor has finally arrived from Happ (took absolutely ages!) - I went for exactly the same type as you. i see it has funny square mounting holes. but didn't come with any bolts. did yours come with anything?

if not what did you use instead?

now to figure out how to adjust the mech to accept UK coins....

is there a way to make it accept all coins regardless of shape and weight?

i am thinking of getting some of those BYOAC tokens but not sure whether will work with the happ mech.

rchadd · « **Reply #46 on:** August 13, 2004, 01:34:30 pm »

hey just tested the mech - it accepts 10p coins without any adjustments required.

boyowilkins · « **Reply #47 on:** August 13, 2004, 08:31:36 pm »

Hi rchadd,

Been using $1 coins on my mech. Will test tomoz with 10p.

Used bolts I got from B&Q. Will try to take a pic tomoz to show u which ones.

You got a pic of the cab you are building?

Cheers,

Chris

Minwah · « **Reply #48 on:** August 15, 2004, 07:00:22 pm »

Nice job Boyo

Nice to see more & more UK BYOAC-ers day by day...

rchadd · « **Reply #49 on:** August 16, 2004, 05:51:39 pm »

Quote from: boyowilkins on August 13, 2004, 08:31:36 pm

Used bolts I got from B&Q. Will try to take a pic tomoz to show u which ones.

You got a pic of the cab you are building?

i guess you're using M4 size carriage bolts?

i suppose only able to get chrome ones at B&Q - figure i'll have to paint them black to match the door.

cab is only in bits so far but should be together soon - then will start posting some picks. need to order my glass next.

did you go for regular glass or get toughenned? best quote i got for toughenned clear is 60 quid or grey tinted 85 quid!

boyowilkins · « **Reply #50 on:** August 16, 2004, 05:59:23 pm »

Quote from: rchadd on August 16, 2004, 05:51:39 pm

Quote from: boyowilkins on August 13, 2004, 08:31:36 pm
Used bolts I got from B&Q. Will try to take a pic tomoz to show u which ones.

You got a pic of the cab you are building?

i guess you're using M4 size carriage bolts?

i suppose only able to get chrome ones at B&Q - figure i'll have to paint them black to match the door.

cab is only in bits so far but should be together soon - then will start posting some picks. need to order my glass next.

did you go for regular glass or get toughenned? best quote i got for toughenned clear is 60 quid or grey tinted 85 quid!

Hi,

Have u got a MSN Messenger account? It would be easier to talk there than to post on the forum all the time.

Paid

hunky_artist · « **Reply #51 on:** August 16, 2004, 06:34:47 pm »

Quote from: Minwah on August 15, 2004, 07:00:22 pm

Nice to see more & more UK BYOAC-ers day by day...

*jumps up and down with his hands in the air*

"ooh! ooh! im in the UK too....

"

(starting a Tatio style standup within the next few months.. just planning everything and getting money together at the mo... this site and all of you have been so helpful so far)

boyowilkins · « **Reply #52 on:** August 17, 2004, 04:29:49 am »

Hey all u UK'ers!!!!

Where u all based? I'm in Kenilworth in Warwickshire.

I think we should start a UK Mame Cabinet Builders Club, lol.

Started to collect retro consoles/computers as well at the moment - its amazing what u pick up at car boot sales for a

mogse · « **Reply #53 on:** September 14, 2004, 04:33:48 pm »

great looking cab mate!!
can i ask where you got the monitor bezel and black top bit with the graphics on and how much?
i saw some on sale at gremlin solutions but they want

ras2a · « **Reply #54 on:** September 15, 2004, 07:44:15 am »

Quote from: boyowilkins on August 17, 2004, 04:29:49 am

Hey all u UK'ers!!!! Where u all based? I'm in Kenilworth in Warwickshire.

A little late, but I'm in Bolton...you know, Peter Kay land

boyowilkins · « **Reply #55 on:** September 15, 2004, 02:08:41 pm »

Quote from: mogse on September 14, 2004, 04:33:48 pm

great looking cab mate!!
can i ask where you got the monitor bezel and black top bit with the graphics on and how much?
i saw some on sale at gremlin solutions but they want

boyowilkins · « **Reply #56 on:** September 15, 2004, 02:10:15 pm »

Quote from: Minwah on August 15, 2004, 07:00:22 pm

Nice job Boyo

Nice to see more & more UK BYOAC-ers day by day...

Cheers Minwah - Ace front-end mate - keep up the excellent work!!!

boyowilkins · « **Reply #57 on:** September 15, 2004, 02:11:23 pm »

Quote from: ras2a on September 15, 2004, 07:44:15 am

Quote from: boyowilkins on August 17, 2004, 04:29:49 am
Hey all u UK'ers!!!! Where u all based? I'm in Kenilworth in Warwickshire.

A little late, but I'm in Bolton...you know, Peter Kay land

Pleased to meet u m8.....

rchadd · « **Reply #58 on:** October 09, 2004, 04:25:19 pm »

Quote from: boyowilkins on August 13, 2004, 08:31:36 pm

You got a pic of the cab you are building?

yes its finished now (more or less) take a look here...

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=25687

boyowilkins · « **Reply #59 on:** October 09, 2004, 09:47:34 pm »

Gorgeous looking cab rchadd - would build another cab but I broke my wrist playing footbacll - been cast up for the last 3-weeks, another 3-weeks to go $:-\$

rchadd · « **Reply #60 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:58:07 am »

Quote from: boyowilkins on October 09, 2004, 09:47:34 pm

would build another cab but I broke my wrist playing football

thanks - im pleased with the outcome, but i might start looking for a bigger screen to put in it (probably take upto 28" screen - but not sure if that would be too heavy). then i can put the current screen in aonther (smaller cab)....

sorry to hear you're out of action for a while - hope you get better soon.

(PS. for US readers - he was playing soccer!)

boyowilkins · « **Reply #61 on:** October 11, 2004, 03:53:54 pm »

Ta Rchadd.

Indoor 5-aside soccer...down I went hand out to protect myself

Broke my schaphoid bone in my left hand. A bit difficult to build a cab with one hand......

digitalarcade · « **Reply #62 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:30:24 am »

Well had this cabinet for over a year now and thought it was in time for a bit of an MOT.

I never actually like the control panels the way I did them on this cabinet so I have re-done them as can be seen in the pics.

I have taken the 1p and 2p buttons off the control panel and put them on the side.

I have re-adjusted the position of the monitor and secured it more firmly.

Also took the horizontal control panel off as I wanted to make this just a vertical 1v1 cabinet

clonestar · « **Reply #63 on:** May 31, 2005, 10:37:03 am »

Hi Boyo, I'm in the UK too, South Wales, thought you might have been from Wales with a name like boyo but see you are in Kenilworth. I think we should get arcade controls to start a UK forum, I am going to suggest it now.

digitalarcade · « **Reply #64 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:12:34 pm »

Hi m8, I'm originally from Carmarthen, West Wales

Check my forum out, it is along the same lines as arcade controls but has a mostly UK based membership

digitalarcade · « **Reply #65 on:** June 06, 2005, 04:15:17 pm »

Lots more pics..

http://www.digitalarcade.co.uk/cp_pics.htm


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