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Teebor:

Number 4 Cabinets with internal frames ??

I must argue this one, as without an internal frame there is no way my monitor could safely be mounted inside the cabinet.
Yes the cabinet is sturdy (sorted that eventually when I realised my mistakes) but it is still not strong enough on its own to hold the monitor, so it needed additional structure just to support the monitor.  None anywhere else though.

I'm not sure of the exact weight of the monitor but it is a two man lift to move it anywhere, I'm a big bloke and I had to three stage lift it into position with support at each stage because it is just plain too heavy.

Looks great though as it f'in HUUUUUGE!!!

paigeoliver:
How large is your monitor? That woodgrain thing in the picture above was built out of 5/8" plywood unframed and was holding a 27".

Either way, I want to see some pictures of the giant monitor.

DrewKaree:

--- Quote from: Teebor on March 13, 2007, 03:50:36 am ---
Number 4 Cabinets with internal frames ??

I must argue this one, as without an internal frame there is no way my monitor could safely be mounted inside the cabinet.


--- End quote ---

My guess is that you're referring to a frame for your monitor area, and that Paige is referring to the full-cabinet types of frames.  Two different things.  If I'm wrong, you guys will say so, and I'd also like to see the ginormous monitor.

paigeoliver:
Yes, I have seen some build pages where the builder builds up a big frame out of 2x4s and then attaches all the cabinet boards to it. It is actually a LOT more difficult to build a cabinet that way because once you build a frame there is no room for error in any of the panels.

Traditional designs actually allow a little room for error, the cuts don't need to all be perfect to the millimeter.


--- Quote from: DrewKaree on March 13, 2007, 06:21:58 am ---
--- Quote from: Teebor on March 13, 2007, 03:50:36 am ---
Number 4 Cabinets with internal frames ??

I must argue this one, as without an internal frame there is no way my monitor could safely be mounted inside the cabinet.


--- End quote ---

My guess is that you're referring to a frame for your monitor area, and that Paige is referring to the full-cabinet types of frames.  Two different things.  If I'm wrong, you guys will say so, and I'd also like to see the ginormous monitor.

--- End quote ---

Timoe:
1-4, 6 & 7 are false.  These are not mistakes but rather personal preference of design.  How boring would arcades be if they all were black squares.  I say to you paige oliver, that this is not 1988.  If a builder wants a custom or modern style to their cabinet, good for them and good for this hobby.

2-piece cabinet - If I had a one piece cabinet, I never would have been able to move it into my house by myself or get it through the doors.  If I built the machine smaller it would not have been what I really wanted.

Notches in front, on the side, the top, back or diagonally through the middle.  I'll take my notch anywhere I darned well please you nazi.  >:D

Deep control panels - yeah we could build the CP with a depth of eight inches but then you would be so close that the players perspective on that big ol monitor would suck.

You have maybe one valid point - the angled joysticks, add to that, too many buttons but otherwise calling design choices of cabinets or individuality a mistake is just silly.

but so is your avatar  :o

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