Well,
After about 6 months of begging and doing all of my "honey-do's" on time I have FINALLY been given the go-ahead from my wife on my first Mame cab!
I am soo freeking excited. I feel like a kid in a candy store.

A little bit about myself.
I am a database admin so the computer work is not problem, but I have NO experience in electronics or wood working and no tools for either as well.

I have a total budget of about $1,000 for my project from start to finish. (Including computer and monitor/TV cost)
I was hoping to find someone in the Phoenix, Arizona area that has already built a Cab (standup or cocktail) that I could take a look at to get more of an idea of what I am going to be building.
And yes, my first purchase tomorrow will be to the book store to purchase the Project Arcade book.