Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 1, 2015 Content Provider Share Posted February 1, 2015 Getting everything in order for my cabinet build. I have a 40" playfield screen and a 32" backbox screen, several options for a DMD monitor. The 40" is a bit bigger than other 40s, I had to route this pretty deep but it's stable. My goal was to use a standard sized lockdown bar, and I think I'm right there.... it's going to be snug though. I got the main cabinet assembled last night, now I need to sand and drill button holes, prime and paint. That will be next weekend, I don't have a work space here unfortunately so it's going to be a weekend job. This was my first job with a router and...it was amazing. I'm trying to think of more stuff to route The backbox will be newer Stern style, no angle, with T molding on the front. All hardware will be black powdercoated (polished stuff is a fingerprint magnet and kind of makes me ill) The cabinet is about 5 inches shorter than the standard dimensions - since it's standard body I didn't want to deal with the extra gap so I want to have as much screen as possible. Artwork will be custom, based on the 2009 Star Trek movie... once I finalize the artwork I'll have it printed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider gtxjoe Posted February 1, 2015 Content Provider Share Posted February 1, 2015 Nice coffin! And the build begins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Looking good. Half the fun is building it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 2, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 2, 2015 I hope that's not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 What the coffin comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 2, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 2, 2015 Here's my probably-final side artwork choice, getting printed next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looks great but seems a little short....punch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 2, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 2, 2015 Not everyone has 74" 4K tvs sitting around for the next uber-widebody cabinet they build................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 8, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 8, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsclassic Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 You don't want to cover it up with side art. You want everyone to see you popped for real plywood! If ya got, it flaunt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 24, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 24, 2015 Need to sand it, but taking my time. Been waiting for decals for a few weeks now, looks like they'll be here early next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider allknowing2012 Posted February 24, 2015 Content Provider Share Posted February 24, 2015 Where will the plunger go? Lower then norm to clear the tv or skip it and just have a button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 24, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've only roughly measured but I believe with modification to the TV frame (it's a thick frame but not much going on behind it) it should fit, if I don't modify I can set the plunger a half inch lower. But this will depend on what plunger setup I use... I want to use Zebs but I think it's a bit thicker than my current plunger, which would definitely require modifying the TV frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpad Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nice build. No magna save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 25, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 25, 2015 Have not ruled it out yet, I just don't know exactly where to put the holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loafmeister Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Beside the flipper buttons is a good spot yuck yuck. Yeah, ensure your decision is "where" and not "should I". Just navigating the front end letter by letter makes them worth it, never mind that many classic games are better for those magna save buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted February 26, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted February 26, 2015 I'm really concerned about the placement of things feeling natural. I'd like to measure the placement of magnasaves on a real cab so I get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpad Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 As it is gonna be played by your hands I would go for what feels best. I rested my hand on the lockdown bar and placed my chewing gum where I felt it's good. Turned out to be on a straight line beginning at the edge of the lockdown bar through the main button and then 4,5 cm from center to center. So I have to move my hands forward. Some people prefer if they are more below the main button...so just to turn hands. Hm thinking about it, you could also place it in front and below the main button. This would allow for a better nudge readiness I guess. I hope I made it easier for you [emoji12] My holes are drilled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted March 3, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted March 3, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randr Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Star is miss spelled oh well to late now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted March 3, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted March 3, 2015 so is randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Trinity3 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Nice choice for side art. Who printed it for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm liking your build so far Fren. Can't wait to start mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Provider freneticamnesic Posted May 28, 2015 Author Content Provider Share Posted May 28, 2015 A little more progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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