The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Main => Project Announcements => Topic started by: LTC on September 18, 2020, 10:51:08 pm
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About 2 years ago, before I bought my current house with a dedicated game room, I put together this bartop from an $80 ebay kit and a RaspberryPi.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384686;image)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384687;image)
Ran across a $99 mini fridge at Costco, and decided that it was time to make "Bartop" for my bartop :) My old knees will thank me for not having to go downstairs every time I need a cool bevarage.
Started with a frame built from 2x3s
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384688;image)
Cut out the sides and flush trimmed with router
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384689;image)
Screwed together for test fit
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384690;image)
Cut the countertop panel
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384691;image)
I was working by a cabinet shop and popped my head in and asked if they had any scarp black laminate and scored a piece that was just the size I needed.
Got the laminate installed and trimmed with router. First time ever doing this. Came out pretty good.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384692;image)
Installed T-molding to match the bartop
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384693;image)
Now just need to cut the "skirt" for under the countertop, sand and paint the rest of the cabinet.
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Awesome! I did something similar to my bartop here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,158517.0.html
I like the idea of the mini-fridge. I considered it, but ultimately I decided that I didn't want to deal with the noise of a fridge and stocking it seemed like a hassle. I love the idea though and I'm sure it'll be awesome for wherever you are putting it.
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And done (for now). I may add a fake coin door sticker to the fridge door and maybe some of these cupholders https://www.amazon.com/Amarine-made-Stainless-Holder-Marine-Camper/dp/B01GCC5LZS/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=led+cup+holder&qid=1601472002&sr=8-19 (https://www.amazon.com/Amarine-made-Stainless-Holder-Marine-Camper/dp/B01GCC5LZS/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=led+cup+holder&qid=1601472002&sr=8-19) on the sides at a late time.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384864;image)
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=159740.0;attach=384865;image)