The Gold Mine

[KrawDaddy]

Bezel is done!  White area needs to be painted a matching color.  Maybe some MAME decals between the screws on the long sides of the monitor?  The white material is flexible plastic with a texture simular to the happ bezel.

-Onto CP mounting!

[Witchboard]

Very nice.  I'm glad you're making my cabinet so quickly.  I can hardly wait to get it!  

Maybe some MAME decals between the screws on the long sides of the monitor?

Huh?  You won't see them under your smoked glass anyway would ya?  Unless you're not going to use smoked glass.  In that case... I wouldn't put any MAME references there.  But you can do whatever you want with your own cab.

[KrawDaddy]

OOH your right!   I guess Ill just paint it black:)

[Witchboard]

Good choice.  Now get to work on that CP! <cracks whip>  

[Nannuu]

You can still see through smoked glass somewhat.  You could put Galaga or Defender style graphics on the bezel and it would look good in either orientation.  

[KrawDaddy]

Formica Progress!  

The CP mounting blocks have been installed.

Feedback?

Kind Regards\

Kraw

[KrawDaddy]

Another

[SNAAKE]

Looks great ! you got some wood working skills allright
Curious about something though,what you doing for the inside ? I see visible inside part isnt laminated nor painted..you forgot or something  
I mean I wouldnt wanna paint anything after formica is installed..just a thought
(you can always cover the laminated part with masking tape or something then spray paint)

[KrawDaddy]

Looks great ! you got some wood working skills allright
Curious about something though,what you doing for the inside ? I see visible inside part isnt laminated nor painted..you forgot or something  
I mean I wouldnt wanna paint anything after formica is installed..just a thought
(you can always cover the laminated part with masking tape or something then spray paint)

AH

Those parts will be covered tommarrow.  Just started

All parts not covered with Formica will be varnished.

You interested in doing some artwork?

[Pixelhugger]

Kraw-

Maybe I missed your background in the thread somewhere, but...

"Who are you who is so wise in the ways of science?" And by science I mean woodworking.  I can't get over how finished and precise your work is. This is one of VERY few projects that has me with my tail between my legs... cowering in the corner before your alpha dog woodworker greatness.  

[KrawDaddy]

Kraw-

Maybe I missed your background in the thread somewhere, but...

"Who are you who is so wise in the ways of science?" And by science I mean woodworking.  I can't get over how finished and precise your work is. This is one of VERY few projects that has me with my tail between my legs... cowering in the corner before your alpha dog woodworker greatness.  

Well thanks for the complement.     Although I dont think its deserved.  I have a hard time with the balance of time and quality.  

-My grandad and father are carpenters.  Actually, my whole family...  Now that I think about it, why did I become an Electrician?

[Witchboard]

Very cool.  Not only is your cabinet going to look great, it's going to be durable as hell.  You skip the CP pics?  You tease!

[KrawDaddy]

Hows that SNAAKE?

 

[DrewKaree]

In going through this thread, I saw the plywood referenced as "cabinet grade plywood".  It looks a bit like birch ply to me, would that be correct, or what species is that?  Also, where was it purchased?

[Mameotron]

The thing that separates cabinet grade plywood from other types is that all the layers in cabinet grade are made from hardwood, i.e., cabinet grade birch plywood would be made from only birch.

This is often confused with veneered plywood, in which the layers are usually pine with only the top two surfaces made from hardwood (usually birch or oak).

Home Depot and Lowes have the veneered kind in stock, I don't know about cabinet grade.  There is a plywood dealer where I live that sells only plywood-  they have just about everything in stock there.

[SNAAKE]

Hows that SNAAKE?

 

Perfect !  

[Felsir]

I'm speechless... what an amazing cool cab you're building! Added this cab to my "favorites"

[KrawDaddy]

In going through this thread, I saw the plywood referenced as "cabinet grade plywood".  It looks a bit like birch ply to me, would that be correct, or what species is that?  Also, where was it purchased?

Howdy

I bought the wood from a cabinet specialist store.  The plywood is imported from Russia and is Baltic birch.  They come in 5 X 5 sheets and costs 40 bucks a sheet.  At one point I found that my marquee was 1/16 too wide so I used a router and took 1/16 of the face of the wood, sanded and it looks almost as good as the veneer face.  There was a knot though.  The cool think about this plywood is its resistance too warping and it has 13 plys!

[Nephus]

wow, nice design.  I'm also surprised that you've picked a CP layout similar to what I'm planning on.  Looking forward to the finished CP  

[DrewKaree]

The thing that separates cabinet grade plywood from other types is that all the layers in cabinet grade are made from hardwood, i.e., cabinet grade birch plywood would be made from only birch.

This is often confused with veneered plywood, in which the layers are usually pine with only the top two surfaces made from hardwood (usually birch or oak).

Home Depot and Lowes have the veneered kind in stock, I don't know about cabinet grade.  There is a plywood dealer where I live that sells only plywood-  they have just about everything in stock there.

Hey, thanks man!  I never knew the difference!  I hang cabinets and build them out of the "other stuff" and would have never known that unless you had said something.  What's the cost differential between the two, and can it be purchased the same as regular i.e. one side sanded, both sanded, thickness, etc?  Also, what's the weight difference?  Same, lighter, or heavier?  (I'm assuming heavier since you said it's hardwood layers vs. pine plys, but I dunno)  

[KrawDaddy]

Well I have a greater respect for you BYOAC dudes;  Formica and t-moulding is a tedeous process.  Heres my current progress, a few mistakes but for my first try, Iam satisfied.

-I put a bevel on all points where the T-moulding terminated.  There hidden under other cabinet components.

Kind Regards\

Kraw

[KrawDaddy]

 

[DrewKaree]

KrawDaddy, every time you post a new picture, I want it to be the "IT"S FINISHED" picture, so I can see the end result!  Still, I like seeing the progress picture by picture as well, so I can reason with my own progress (see, self, even a dynamite example like Kraw's takes time, relax!).  

Congratulations on one of many original designs.  Plans on making us a plan, or can I offer my services to do so?  I'd need your measurements, obviously, but I'd bet there's a couple of guys who'd like your cab, only reduced to satisfy the wife  

[walls83]

Man that looks slick.    What are you doing for the top side panels?  

[KrawDaddy]

KrawDaddy, every time you post a new picture, I want it to be the "IT"S FINISHED" picture, so I can see the end result!  Still, I like seeing the progress picture by picture as well, so I can reason with my own progress (see, self, even a dynamite example like Kraw's takes time, relax!).  

Congratulations on one of many original designs.  Plans on making us a plan, or can I offer my services to do so?  I'd need your measurements, obviously, but I'd bet there's a couple of guys who'd like your cab, only reduced to satisfy the wife  

Ya!  Maybe (depending on how the final product turns out) we could set up some plans,  They would include changes id make on the next one.   This is hopefully one of many!


My girlfriend bought the Formica a while back and it included 4 black 4X8 sheets.
So I guess my mind was made up for me.  Iam gonna have another of those BLACK CABS.

This peice was a nightmare!

Kind Regards\

Kraw

P.S.  Ill try to cut down on the photos,  but taking pics breaks up the monotony of the garage.  

[pointdablame]

cut down on pics?!?!?!  Don't you dare

[AmericanDemon]

I have a suggestion....  MORE pics instead of less.  

[DrewKaree]

P.S.  Ill try to cut down on the photos,  but taking pics breaks up the monotony of the garage.  

DON'T YOU DARE!!  SHOW US THE MONEY  

[Santoro]

Looking GREAT!  

Where did you get those speaker grilles?  They look good.

[KrawDaddy]

Looking GREAT!  

Where did you get those speaker grilles?  They look good.

 

http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?action=link&sku=SPKRCVRMID

[Mameotron]

Hey, thanks man!  I never knew the difference!  I hang cabinets and build them out of the "other stuff" and would have never known that unless you had said something.  What's the cost differential between the two, and can it be purchased the same as regular i.e. one side sanded, both sanded, thickness, etc?  Also, what's the weight difference?  Same, lighter, or heavier?  (I'm assuming heavier since you said it's hardwood layers vs. pine plys, but I dunno)  

Drew - The grading system is slightly different.  Instead of AC or CDX grades, they have A1 or B3.  A is the best face quality, while 3 would be the worst back quality.  THey also have specific grades for certain species, it can get a little complicated.  I just look for A and 1.  It is heavier, some 4x8 sheets can go up to 60 lbs. each.  The place I go has stuff pretty much only in 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" thickness, but I know it comes in more sizes than that.    Prices change weekly with the market, but last week's prices were (A-1 quality, 3/4" thickness):  Birch - $60, Red Oak - $80, Teak (TEAK?!?) $210.

KrawDaddy - Don't you dare stop with the pictures!!  Just when you teased us this far you go and threaten to stop!  We want more!!!

[KrawDaddy]

On to the sides!

[Wienerdog]

My girlfriend bought the Formica a while back and it included 4 black 4X8 sheets.
So I guess my mind was made up for me.  Iam gonna have another of those BLACK CABS.

Oh don't worry, yours is NOT one of THOSE!

[KrawDaddy]

Here is some progress !  

-Please give some feedback.  I have enough black for the sides of the control panel but I must decide what color to use for the top of the CP.

[KrawDaddy]

 

[KrawDaddy]

 

Bevels are to minimalize the damage when I smack it against a wall

[KrawDaddy]

 

-Worked out good

[KrawDaddy]

 

[KrawDaddy]

 

[KrawDaddy]

 

-On to the CP!