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RTSDaddy2:
In regards to the size of the panels, I think that's my problem. Our cabinet is roughly 32" to 33"  to accomodate our TV.

Doc-:
I store mine in the back of the cabinet - The cabinet slides easily on the felt covered leveling feet I installed - so I just swing it out when I need some more panels.

See the second picture on this page:
   http://www.beersmith.com/mame/panels.htm

Doc-

markrvp:
I just want to say that Doc & Telengard have two of the coolest cabinets I've studied.  I love how easy it is for them to have whatever layout they need to play a game just the way it should be played.  I'm building multiple complete panels now (because I like artwork on the panel), but I hope to implement this method on a future cab with a smaller CP footprint.

Telengard was also extremely helpful and friendly when I asked him some questions about his cab a couple of months ago. 

Great job, guys!

RTSDaddy2:
Doc, thanks for the pics!

RTSDaddy2

Doc-:
No problem!
 
One item I forgot to mention - I originally just put two rails in of the right dimension for the modules to sit on, but that did not work well as they could easily slide and fall through the space between the rails.

I then added some molding that rises above the rails on both ends (measured to the length of the panels).  This allows the panels to be locked in place so they don't slide around and accidentally fall through.

Here's a cheap diagram - side view:

y                                         y
yxxxx                             xxxxy

The rails are 'xxx' and the molding is 'yy'

Cheers!
Doc-

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