| Item | Price |
| UAII Cabinet Kit Control Panel Combo | $498.99 |
| S/H | $125.00 |
| Bezel | |
| Coin Door/Mechs | |
| Marquee | |
| Buttons/Joysticks | |
| Computer Parts | |
| Monitor (21"+) | |
| Sound System | |
| Total | $623.99 |
| Item | Price |
| Slikstik 27" Arcade Cabinet Combo (With CO2) | $1704.90 |
| S/H | $295.00 |
| Computer Parts | |
| Monitor (21"+) | |
| Sound System | |
| Total | $1999.90 |
| Item | Price |
| Skil 5750-01 7 1/4" Laser Guided Circular Saw (Refurb) | $39.99 |
| S/H for saw | $4.49 |
| Router | $40.00 |
| Jig Saw | $40.00 |
| Drill | $20.00 |
| Hot Glue Gun | $4.00 |
| Sander | $15.00 |
| MDF (3) | |
| 1 1/8 Spade Bit (Kit) | $13.00 |
| 1 1/8 Forstner Bit (Kit) | $30.00 |
| Countersink Bit (Kit) | $10.00 |
| Slotcutter Bit (Kit) | $25.00 |
| Sandpaper | |
| Level | $20.00 |
| Saw Horses (2) (Includes clamps) | $60.00 |
| Primer | |
| Paint | |
| CP Buttons/Joysticks Etc | |
| Computer Parts | |
| Monitor (21"+) | |
| Marquee | |
| CP Overlay | |
| Screws, Nails, Etc | |
| Dust Mask (Pack of 50) | $8.00 |
| Gloves (Have) | $0.00 |
| Sound System | |
| Bezel | |
| Plexiglass (?) | |
| Wood Marking Pencil | |
| Metal ruler | |
| T-Sqaure | |
| Safety-Kit | |
| Rollers | |
| Mixing Sticks | |
| Paintbrushes (2) | $5.00 |
| L-Brackets | |
| Shelf Brackets | |
| Velcro | |
| Grommet Sleeve | |
| Casters | |
| Drop Cloth | $12.00 |
| Total | 346.48 |
You could also go the assemble route. Have you looked at Mameroom Designs at all? I haven't myself but I think people have given them good reviews.
http://www.mameroom.com/arcadecabinets.asp
You could also go the assemble route. Have you looked at Mameroom Designs at all? I haven't myself but I think people have given them good reviews.
http://www.mameroom.com/arcadecabinets.asp
Yes, I did look at that. Since I'm documenting, I'll add it to my list as another option. In fact, I should include the "mame-a-cab" option as well (use an existing cabinet).
I suspect if you have to buy all the tools up front, and account for every screw and foot of wire, you'd be much better off purchasing an off-the-shelf cab. But is that really why we hang out in this forum? It's the thrill/victory of creating something cool and (sort-of) practical.
I suspect if you have to buy all the tools up front, and account for every screw and foot of wire, you'd be much better off purchasing an off-the-shelf cab. But is that really why we hang out in this forum? It's the thrill/victory of creating something cool and (sort-of) practical.
Just thought I'd mention that I built my cab for around $800-900, although I borrowed tools and used a computer I already had. If I didn't get nice artwork and used an old tv or monitor instead of buying a new one it would of been around $600-700.I built my first cab for around $600. I should mention that it was a conversion of an existing cab, my friend practically gave me a CPU and 19" monitor for only $100, and I had access to a fully equipped wood shop. I don't want to know how much I've got into my current project and REALLY don't want my wife to know either.
Here is one for $40 at Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47937 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47937)
Here is one for $40 at Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47937 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47937)
At this time, I'm leaning towards attempting to build.Go for it !
At this time, I'm leaning towards attempting to build.Go for it !
Chalk lines are a quick easy way to mark a straight line, unfortunately once the power tools start the dust flying often the chalk line goes with it.
Voice of experience, use something more permanent.