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Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:13 pm
by Hobie-wan
dsheinem wrote:it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.
Maybe break out the hair dryer to use while working on it.
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:14 pm
by dsheinem
Hobie-wan wrote:dsheinem wrote:it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.
Maybe break out the hair dryer to use while working on it.
That is my plan

Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:22 pm
by CRTGAMER
dsheinem wrote:indecks wrote:Maybe white was a bad choice? Try going black?
it isn't the color, it is the material - working it into the groove and around corners is a pain. I read some tips earlier tonight though to heat up the molding first, so may try that tomorrow.
Where is BacteriaFor the straight edges U Shaped Aluminum Angle will look nice. Problem is it won't work on curves. Maybe black rubber molding, something like a door threshold seal?

Something like this Threshold Seal, but solid rubber.

Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:36 pm
by MrPopo
CFFJR wrote:I've been showing my wife your progress pictures (she loves it by the way) and I asked her what she thought. She thinks that we should take a crack at building one too.

Marry this girl again.
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:22 pm
by AppleQueso
you're going to be putting a bezel on that tv right?
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:32 pm
by o.pwuaioc
sevin0seven wrote:indecks wrote:Maybe white was a bad choice? Try going black?
once you go black, you never go back.
Shouldn't this belong in that thread about the perfect woman for noise? :P
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:02 am
by CFFJR
MrPopo wrote:CFFJR wrote:I've been showing my wife your progress pictures (she loves it by the way) and I asked her what she thought. She thinks that we should take a crack at building one too.

Marry this girl again.
Yes sir, I'd be happy to, sir!
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 6:04 am
by dsheinem
AppleQueso wrote:you're going to be putting a bezel on that tv right?
yes.
Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:17 pm
by dsheinem
I think I got the t-molding figured out


Re: dsheinem's "MAME Cabinet in a Month(ish)" project
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 4:45 pm
by indecks
dsheinem wrote:I think I got the t-molding figured out


snazzy!