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missioncontrol:
alright... looking back in memory lane I had realized that my cocktail cabinet project has been on the back burner for quite some time (started it before even becoming a member here). Time to take it to the next level and finish something.... Back then I think I had all the answers on how I was going to complete it, but have forgotten what they were after throwing my attention in all other directions....
basically what I have is a cocktail cabinet I built from Mike's plans I've got the T-moliding somewhere for the table top itself somewhere in all my clutter, I plan on using a 17 or 19 inch PC monitor... It's only going to have 2 buttons per player for just the oldschool games....
now, what I'm trying to figure out is the best way to mount the monitor, so that it doesn't look like a monitor....
So what I'm asking is show of your cocktail and how you have the monitor mounted, or give me some suggestions....
yeah, I expect the asshat crew to stop by and give me some grief for actually thinking of doing stuff, but some useful advice is also appreciated....
Edit: oh here is a picture of said cocktail... sadly it's currently an endtable to my desk
javeryh:
Check out HERE. I'm sure my monitor mount is explained in detail somewhere - what a pain that was! (EDIT: or not... hmmm... I never posted the pics there - oops!). I'll post pics here later if I find the time - I'm getting slammed at work right now...
spacies:
Good timimng.
I was just working on a cocktail so I went back out and took some pics.
This is how I do mine.
A slot is routered on the inside of the cabinet prior to assembly:
Shelf is cut to suit monitor/tube that is going to be installed and is also cut to fit into slot:
Shelf installed:
Nice and simple.
The shelf isn't glued or screwed in place so it can be easily removed if need be.
Finished machine:
javeryh:
Good god. That is easily the coolest way to install a monitor in one of these things I've ever seen. If I ever build another I'm totally stealing that idea! ;D
Crowquill:
Spacies- do you have to remove the monitor to access the electronics and wiring? While not something you will do much once complete, there's always that "tweaking" phase of every project.
I'm probably overly paranoid about this. That's why the cocktail I'm building now will just have the PC monitor supported by some cross-beams to hold it in place. The monitor won't be bolted in and can be removed for service or transportation. The electronics are going to be accessible through a pull-out drawer in the bottom.
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