The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls

Main => Project Arcade - the book! => Topic started by: ZEEK on April 24, 2007, 04:36:01 pm

Title: the book the tools !!
Post by: ZEEK on April 24, 2007, 04:36:01 pm

I just ordered teh book.
Is it really going to cost me 200$ just for the tools !!!!!!!

Title: Re: the book the tools !!
Post by: AtomSmasher on April 24, 2007, 06:52:57 pm

If your only planning on doing this one project, then you should borrow the tools from someone else.  If you don't have anyone to borrow from and you just want the cheapest tools to do this one project, then searching garage sales and buying cheapy stuff from harbor freight should allow you to get all the tools you'll need for around $100.

Title: Re: the book the tools !!
Post by: Chris G on April 24, 2007, 06:58:30 pm

That's just the tip of the iceberg, partner.  If you're already grumbling about $200 for the tools, this may be the wrong hobby for you! ;D

Title: Re: the book the tools !!
Post by: ZEEK on April 29, 2007, 08:18:18 pm

I have the computer, & controls.

all i have to worry about is a cabinet to put it in.

Title: Re: the book the tools !!
Post by: AtomSmasher on April 29, 2007, 08:38:05 pm

If your worried about the cost and don't have access to any tools, it may be best to buy an old gutted cabinet for $50-100 and convert it to suit your purposes.