UK Based bartop & article thoughts

[RetroRevival]

Hi guys,

Firstly let me introduce myself, I am Simon and I put together the Retro Revival fanzine that some of you may have downloaded and read recently.  If you did, then let me thank you for taking the time in doing so.

For Issue 4 I am writing a "How To" where I build a mame cabinet (in this case a bartop) and go through each stage of the process, step by step, highlighting potential problems and offering tips.

I have nearly finished the bartop cab (my first attempt at a mame cabinet, and my first attempt at woodwork, however below is a pic of it mid-creation.

What I am interested in knowing is what do you feel (as more seasoned cabinet builders) should be included in the article?

I am writing it from my own point of view, looking at the problems I personally faced when making this cab, although I am sure there are things that I should definatly include in the article somewhere, i just need clarification from some of you "old-hats" 

Anyway here is my pic taken about a week ago (a new pic will be available soon)



I am running a Sempron 2600+, 120Gb hard drive, 256mb ram, winxp, 10" svga monitor.

I'll get some measurements if anyone is interested?

Regards
Simon

(editor of Retro Revival)

[HaRuMaN]

Looks good so far. 

I guess the best bet as far as writing your article would be to try to keep it fairly detailed, so anyone can follow exactly what you did.  Detail any problems you might have encountered along the way, and explain your solutions.

For example, I found when cutting holes in MDF using a hole saw, if you try to cut all the way through, you will end up ripping out the bottom of the MDF.  The best way is to cut 2/3 of the way through with the hole saw, turn the panel over, and cut the rest of the way through.  This will prevent any ripping.

Good luck on your project!

-Har