It's been a long time....
Hi All,
Well it's been a very long time since the last time I have done anything on this project due to so many reasons, but today I have started back on this in full earnest! I've started out by revising some of what I have done in the past for two reasons, one it wouldn't have worked out properly and two I know so much more about woodwork!
To start off I added in some bracing at the back of the arcade machine that serves two purposes, 1) to mount the back panel and 2) to add rigidity to the top of the cabinet.
Next I have been experimenting with ways to fill the screw holes left when fastening the various bits together. I don't need a match as far as colour is concerned since I will be painting the cabinet so I just needed a filler.
In the end to fill the holes I chose a two step approach, use builders bog (which looks very much like auto body filler) to fill in most of the hole then smooth it over with a traditional woodwork filler. I tested this out and after a bit of sanding I'm happy with the results on my test off-cut.
Ciao,
M.
The rotating monitor supports
Having a bit of time away from this project means that I have had time to think about it a bit more. One of the areas that requires revision is the support for the rotating monitor. Subsequently I have decided that the support cross members need to be strengthened (using structural hardwood) and there needs to be two of them - one for the front of the monitor and one for the back.
Also I need to make some kind of saddle for the cross members to sit in instead of relying on the screws along to hold the weight (around 80 kilos) so I have made a quick and easy bridle for them.
Here is what I have come up with so far. I'll be fitting them tomorrow depending on what else is happening.
Any questions please ask on the thread so everyone can see the answers.
ciao,
M.