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Anyone built ArcadeDepot Cocktail
vader:
Thanks for the reply....I already have all the tools necessary to build the cabinet since this will not be my first build ( check out my link )......time was a major concern, not cost, I have no doubt in my ability to build a cocktail....after sitting down and pondering a bit, I realized it would not talke me long to construct one of these....
Tim
shafor:
Good Luck :D
Hey
vader:
Game On !! lol
shafor:
Kewl - I will send you an IM with my contact info.
Vicious:
--- Quote from: shafor on October 30, 2004, 10:41:48 pm ---I think that there are a lot of factors involved in deciding in purchasing a kit or building your own cabinet.
I am very new to the MAME community and I have been researching cabinets, controls, etc for the past 3 weeks. I feel there are a lot of things to consider in whether purchasing a cabinet kit, refurbing a cabinet, or building your own cabinet is right for you. I took the following factors into play before I made my purchase with Arcade Depot.
1. Learning Curve - With every project something is bound to go wrong. In my case 2 sheets of MDF would turn into 3 and what about opps I never used a router before. UGG - Nuff said
2. Tools - With any hobby there is a need to obtain some of the very basic tools necessary to complete the project. <snip> I added up the cost of the basic tool set and that cost alone made it realistic to purchase a kit.
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I thought exactly the same way as you did. I felt that it would be harder than I could do so why not just get a kit? I was surprised at how easily I was able to pick this up.
1. Learning Curve: it's not as great as most think. Even so, you would have to screw up about 13 or so sheets of wood before the cost got near a kit. I don't think anyone's that bad.
2. Tools: a lot of people base their decision for kits because of the cost of tools. The upside is that you own them and on your next project they'll already be there.
Whatever gets you closer to the arcade experience, it's all good. Best of luck with your kit.
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