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Bartop Arcade Kit Video Response

133 views · Published 7 September 2015 · 2:23 · Indexed 1 October 2026

Channel: Deneteus · 2015 · Music

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In response to Bartop/Tabletop Arcade Cabinet DIY Build Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syTjVLFBIQo

You don't have to use a nail gun. I used a pocket hole jig to setup screw holes and then assembled using screws. You can use the Kreg pocket hole jig or the National Jig thats $10 cheaper at Home depot. If you go this route you can always take the back off anytime you want. It's also really sturdy. This is a rather quick project for anyone who took shop in highschool or that builds home projects on a whim. Make sure you plan everything though. 

I ran into 4 issues. 

The button holes did not fit my brand new Happ buttons.
The primer was all on one side of all of the side pieces I received.
A couple of the control panels had quality issues. Filled knots, a crack and CNC tearouts.
The edges were ruff and a part of my bottom boards finish came off when I was moving it around. 

He is sending me replacements though. I ordered 2 kits. If I can get them together I plan on ordering a few more.
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it would be useful if the top parts were routed for plexi and speaker holes. 

That one piece with the 120mm fan holes would be useful if the hole was cut out.

If you could CNC the edges to accept t-molding it would make it easy to finish off. 

You could sell pre-cut plexi for the control panel and the marquee that, now would come in handy. 

Cutting plexi by hand is a pain and for noobs there aren't any tools out there that can make quick work of it. I spent an hour in Home Depot looking for a faster way.

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