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Project MAME - Weecade - VertiCade - TaitoRama - Nanocade - ArcadeStik - econ
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Page 3 / 8 Design & Construction
11/04/2012
	The front piece is only 40 mm tall on this cabinet. My goal was to keep it so low that you could enjoy using it while sitting at a table.
	I have added some support for the front panel to give it some extra strength. Maybe it isn't necessary, but better safe than sorry. The support pieces are just glued on and then pressed down while drying.
	The back panels is cut, but there is still tons of work to do with that panel. But at least all the parts has been cut now.
	The only thing left to do now, is wait for the glue to dry. I really love the curves on my new cabinet and I think the construction went really well this time. The next thing to do is either finish the back panel or fill the gaps in the cabinet and sand it down.
	Time to use some filler to get the cab nice and smooth. I use the same stuff you normally use for boats and cars. I don't wan't to wait too long and this can be sanded down after just 45 minutes. The filler is called polyester putty and can be found in any hardware store. It's great for MAME cabinet and furniture IMO.
	Ready to make the ventilation holes. To the right you see the power outlet I just made.
	Maybe you think it's wierd to use such an old type of drill, but I promise that this is 10 times faster and more precise than the a cup saw. Much nicer result and perfect for battery powered drilling machine. It's called a flat drill and it is very cheap to buy.
	Perfect result with the flat drill. It's just so cheap and works so great you won't believe it :) I promise that.
	After sanding the cabinet down, it's nice and smooth.
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If you decide to make your own MAME cabinet using my drawings, please feel free to make a donation, as I'm trying to raise enough money to make a new up-right cabinet, that's hard to do as a student.