Arcade Project : Cutting

Today I began the first cuts on the sheets of MDF. As was pointed out, this is really it. No turning back now, since after I cut in to the sheets, I can't really return them to the lumber store. I didn't care because this is going to rock, and I couldn't wait to get started. When I cut out the first side of the cabinet, I stood it up and looked it over. Excellent. It looks like the side of an arcade cabinet.

On to the next side, and then I began cutting some of the 2x2 for the support pieces. Every screw I use is being pre-drilled and counter-sunk. Eventually I will fill these holes and give it a light sanding before I paint it, so the surface of the cab is nice and smooth. I have all sorts of ideas for cabinet side & marquee artwork too. These will need to be attached to smooth surfaces.

Planning for the control panel and internal electronic components continues. I only get to spend a couple hours on this project every few days, so it will all be fairly slow going for now.