You are very good at explaing things for new beginners. Even though I have been wood working for many,many years you still have small reminders that sometimes we forget.
Thanks Clark! Glad I could still teach you some tricks. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
I was planning on building a pinball cabinet in the future... but my wife and I have been watching your build videos because they're brilliant, easy to follow, and flow really well. Seriously.. you need your own TV show.
Awesome you should totally build one, they are amazing! Thank you very much for your kind words! I think I have to make it as a UA-camr first but yeah that would be really cool to have a show on tv or netflix! Maybe you can help me out and share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
Very good job. Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Taken from your answer below: "MDF is dead flat but won't vibrate for my ssf..." Very useful this information, I had no idea about it, would not even think about it. Thanks for that too.
Another excellent video! I particularly liked that you showed how this can be built with commonly available tools. Woodworking is a bit more fun with all the best tools but it you follow steps shown and go slow, you can still get great results using simple tools. Thanks for all of your videos, I have watched most several times as they are rich with good advice.
Thanks Scott, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah these vpin cabs are way too cool to not build one and you definitely don't need a world class woodshop to make them. Just some time, patience, and the willingness to do your best. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share the channel out on your social media so I can be seen in a sea of UA-cam videos out there. Thanks in advance! Part 2 out soon....
i didnt even watch this to the end, before i really need to express my appriciation for you doing this the "simple" way, all those small tips and the way you present it. Its just so priceworthy.. really happy i found your channel, and subscribed :) im in no way experienced woodworker or similar, but they way you explains things and show it.. i feel so much more comfortable trying it out myself ;) impressed and gratefull.. thanks so much.
Thanks Jan for the kind words! Yeah hopefully these videos will make it a lot easier for people to make their own cabinets while they enjoy some virtual pinball content. I'm happy to help the vpin community....its just too cool of a hobby. Feel free to share the video out! Thanks for the watch!
Also, this is looking great. I'm sure I'll end up watching this about 5 times while working on mine - just like I did with the software walk through. Thanks!
Mate, this is bloody fantastic the detail you go into in these videos. Subbed and liked. Well done and keep up these videos. Dont worry about length. Everything you are doing is excellent quality craftmanship and content. The thought you put in for DIY'ers is absolutely on point too, and I appreciate it makes it tougher (and longer) on you to cater for it, its greatly appreciated.
Thank you sooo much, I really appreciate the comment and support of my style of diy videos. I always worry about the fact that I put too much details in but I want to make these videos so there are almost zero questions needed to be able to do the task. I grew up watching all of the car and motorcycle restoration tv shows and I always hated that they never really showed/taught you anything. A nasty car shows up, a pallet of new parts arrive, a couple shots of parts coming off, a clip of them painting it, and then the finished project was displayed....WHAT? How? I wanna learn this stuff! So that is my UA-cam niche, I make very detailed, easy to follow, and entertaining footage to teach people/get them excited about working with their hands. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out the channel on your social media so I can reach more people. Thanks for the watch and the support, Cheers Bruh!
Thanks Mattmlez! Glad you are loving the content. That would be great but I think I'm gonna need the help of my viewers to help spread the word. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
Great video. I started making my cuts yesterday, but your video on sketch-up was huge help as I watched it a few times while designing my cab. I’m still ordering a few parts, but at least the monitors/computer are setup and running. Again thanks to your video I learned about the baller installer. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Awesome dude! You design your own cab? Just a heads up, the speaker panel pocket in my design needs tweaked as the 3d printed speaker grill was smaller in height than my pocket so I had to fix it. Note to self....never cut out anything until you have your parts. Enjoy your build and I'd love to see your progress, send me some pics on Instagram. Cheers!
Thank you very much for your series, great job! They were very inspiring and my project is already taking shape. I will build my project exactly according to your plans
Awesome! I'm excited for you! If you're using my plans, you might wanna use the original blackbox dimensions as it requires custom sized graphics and won't flip down fully unless you add probably a 3/4" riser on top of the main cabinet. I'd love to see your cabinet when you're done. Thanks for the watch and good luck on your build!
Love the foam idea for cutting large sheets with a skillsaw!!! I'll definitely be doing this with my vpin build... that would have been handy to know when i built my arcade! Thanks for the brilliant yet simple tip!! Also installing the piano hinge before you finish the door cut is a great idea to keep the seams all around even!!! Definitely Tool and Die perfection there!!! :)
Ahh shucks.....thanks bruh! I do try very hard to make quality content so it's always nice to hear back from my viewers. Thanks for the support and the watch! Cheers!
Thanks Wade! I try really hard to make quality content for people so they can feel confident to complete these projects. If you like the way I teach, you will like my diy auto and welding videos too! Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
Nice, I'd love to get some CNC equipment in the future, might have to wait till I can get a WOTW garage going. Will do, you keep watching and I'll keep making them. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!
Way of the Wrench, Thank you for making these videos! I have been checking back to your channel every day to see when your next pincab video was going to drop. I am still in the exploratory/research phase of my plan to build my own virtual pincab. I was initially going to buy an AtGames Legends Pinball or Arcade 1Up Pinball machine, but I read about some of the issues with being limited to certain pinball tables (Manufactures) and not being allowed to download certain fan-made tables. Also I have intermittent internet (it works 80% of the time 🤣 and I want to be able to play virtual pinball without interruption if I lose internet connection for 10-30 minutes sporadically throughout the day. So building my own pincab seems like the right choice. Not to mention going the DIY route allows you to build a full-size pincab (Unlike the ATGames/Arcade1UP) I appreciate your focus on sharing tips & tricks so that the everyday layman can build this pincab with easy to use and affordable hand tools. When I saw that you bought two huge 8' X 4', 3/4" thick plywood sheets... I was thinking you really do need a whole woodworking shop in order to cut it in the sizes and shapes you would need. I'm glad you proved me wrong! Your videos on where to find/buy the TV's and monitors and what sizes work best are making it so much easier for me to tackle this project. I have been scouring all the local online resources that I can find looking for suitable TV's and monitors. I haven't found the right one yet, but I'm researching. Your tips on how to avoid making some of the minor mistakes you made are very helpful in my opinion... how to use masking tape to prevent some wood tear-out, how and when to use wood clamps to prevent tear-out, using high-density foam as a cutting surface, and your advice on how to use the craig (style) track saw were great. I’m going to purchase a craig (style) track saw, a circular saw, and a jig saw. The only tools I have are basic household tools: cordless drill, hacksaw, screwdrivers, etc. Do you have any advice on where I should look (preferred online retailer?) to buy some of these woodworking tools? (craig (style) track saw, circular saw, jig saw) And should I look to buy new or used? If you decide to make this a 50-part video series, that's fine with me! The more detail the better for a beginner like myself. Keep up the excellent work and I can't wait to see and learn how the rest of this project progresses.
Ok you win....longest most supportive comment! Yeah you gotta build your own, I personally don't like the mass produced cabinets. I do like making custom cabs that no one has out there because you made it! As for buying tools, I would say that as long as you are going to continue making projects, go ahead and spend money on new good tools. I would recommend Makita for drills, jig saws, etc. I like the Freud routers. However, if you only want to make this cabinet, you will want to see if any family or friends have these tools and if you can borrow them for free. If they want to help, that's an added bonus and it would be a great project to build with a friend. If money is tight, you can look for used tools too, just be picky as some people will want to sell you their broken junk. Sometimes pawn shops can have pretty good deals on used power tools. I would personally recommend corded power tools over cordless as well. Man it might be a 50 part series by the time I'm done...lol. Glad you are enjoying the series. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social network so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and for all the support! Cheers!
Fantastic video! Thanks so much for spending the time to put this together. I don't currently have room in my home for custom full size table, so I'm using an AtGames Legends Pro Dualstick deck with Joy2Key hooked up to a gaming mini-PC and a 4K TV in landscape mode. It works well, but the immersion is just OK. Someday I'll have to make room for a full-size table. Hopefully by then Video Cards and 4K 120+Hz monitors will be more reasonably priced.
Thanks Bruh! Yeah it's a lot of work but I'm hoping it will be a great resource for the vpin community. Yeah I hear ya about having the space for a full size let alone an ultrawide cabinet....I'm still working on the wife but my vpin might have to stay in the shop of go in my garage. Problem is there is no room so I'm going to have to finish some projects or sell my dirt bike. Thanks for the watch!
Thanks very much! I normally use MDF because I like how flat and straight MDF is but this time I used cabinet grade 3/4" plywood because it doesn't deaden the sounds/vibrations from the surround sound feedback system I'm going to put in. It was more expensive and a touch harder to work with but the pinball experience/sounds should be better for it. Thanks for the watch, part 2 is coming soon...
Oh dude....you have no idea. The editing takes FOREVER...partly because I'm super picky. It also doesn't help that I only get 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day to make/film at the end of my work day and then all the editing gets done closer to 9 or 10 at night. That being said, I'm pretty stoked to start seeing it all come together. Thanks for the watch!
Hi there just subscribed really love the videos great advice and well presented, I shall be giving this build a go this year with a few alternations to suit my needs. May I suggest another build I would love to see you do a cocktail cabinet with either controls either end and maybe controls on the side also to cater for all play types. Great videos and thankyou for you time doing them 👍
Thanks Paul! Not a bad suggestion. I do want to build an arcade cabinet that is wall mounted or a barcade style, just not sure when. I will be adding MAME to my vpin cab too in the near future. Thanks for the watch!
Inspiring walk through! I'm really wanting to do this. I'm just trying to get the computer and playfield part of it set the way I like it before I design it. I started with a spare TV, but it's output is slightly behind. I'm thinking of getting a Gaming monitor like the "LG 43UN700T 43" IPS Display 16:9" (38.1 x 10.8 x 25.5 inches) or something similar. Maybe your design will fit that? I'll have to look at the details. There are ACERS that are too expensive and another LG 43" that's skinnier at a 21:9 ratio. More real playfield shaped but I'm scared that it would stretch the field.
Glad you enjoyed the video and are excited to start building your cab. Yeah go slow like I did and gather your monitors and computer, that way you can make your cabinet whatever size you need. I decided that a 46 inch tv was the perfect length because you don't need an apron yet the side profile is still a Williams widebody profile, you just have a wider cab by and inch and a bit. The 21:9 ultrawides are too long I think unless you are planning on adding some kinda filler on the screen like a dmd. Sounds like your on the right path though, ya gotta send some pics/video when you start building, cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I have a bunch of 7 in touch screen nextion model nx8048k070_011c human machine interfaces. I used to work for Urban Cultivator / BCNL and these were the touch screens on the commercial cultivator / Nursery units.
Yes the plans are in the video description here ua-cam.com/video/APAG74I7g0M/v-deo.html Yeah the series is kinda meant to watch in order, it'll make more sense. Good luck on your build!
Cabinet grade 3/4" plywood from Canada. I paid more for this though, it was $120 a sheet....not cheap. Yeah it was very flat, I only had a couple pieces warp a wee bit after cutting out/drilling massive holes but that's plywood. MDF is dead flat but won't vibrate for my ssf so I went with the ply. Thanks for the watch!
What a great tutorial. I have some experience but your tips are very welcome. One question, I see that that your front panel is 25 inch. On the mjrnet page it measures 21 ⅞ . Did you use a different size cabinet? Greetings from The Netherlands.
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. This video is part of a huge tutorial series so I would go back and start from the beginning. This is a modified design to suit my playfield monitor ( an old 46" tv). Enjoy the series and when you're done, there is a brand new big budget build series just starting too. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Not sure but that's a full 1/4" less than mine so unless it's a smaller cabinet, it may be a bit flimsy feeling. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Yes, there are a bunch of videos coming out weekly including how to make the speaker panel routering/jigs, designing/making a back glass monitor holder, how to do the slitting for the t molding/play field glass trim, how to make the 45 degree corner braces, and how to assemble the cabinet. I'm trying to make a truly comprehensive tutorial series so anyone can build there own. Thanks for the watch and enjoy the next video out Thursday!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks for the reply....on a side note I'm thinking of using super glue,with an accelerator instead of wood glue....any advise or thoughts on this?.
Hi, I love your videos (I've already subscribed) and I just watched this episode last night. Thanks for the sources for parts. I will be going there. I am looking to pretty much replicate what you are doing here. So, it's great to watch you. Gotta say, I love the Kreig saw guide; going to purchase one of those. Just anxious to see the video where the cabinet is assembled. You might touch points that I will run into before I actually run into them.
Thanks for the watch and sub Rob, it is much appreciated! Yeah that track saw was a good purchase, even if you just had to do the long angled cuts. Yeah I hear ya about wanting to see the assembly, there is going to be tricks and tip for ya so you might wanna wait. This Thursday is the t molding slitting video and then the Thursday after is how to cut the 45 degree braces and assembly videos ( spaced out like 2 or 3 days). Good luck on your build and I would love to see a video or pics of your vpin build once your done!
@@wayofthewrench I have accessed your plans on wordpress. Did you also provide the sketchup plans somewhere? My best sheet goods so far is true baltic birch plywood. but it's 5 foot x 5 foot (~1.5m x ~1.5m) and I wanted to see if the parts plan fit correctly. Thanks.
No I'm not sharing my Sketchup because I have had people with other youtube channels trying to take this file and put it on their channel. All you have to do is open up Sketchup and redraw the components (could be just 2d) and draw a 5'x 5' square and rearrange the positions of the parts to figure out your cut plan. It should be quick because you already have the dimensions, your not trying to design and test fit stuff. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I can completely understand that. I'm not new to sketchup, only looking to save a little time. But with the dimensions, it should be easy enough. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Keep up the good work!
I´m amazed about the ton of information I got from this video. Thank you a bunch. I got one question regarding MDF, can I use a spade drill for MDF or a wholesaw is still the better option for MDF?
You're welcome Mario! Glad you're enjoying the content. Ya know almost any of the drills are decent as long as they are sharp, if they are dull you get more issues. Just give the spade drill a practice drill to see how it does, remember you can clamp a sacrificial piece of scrap wood underneath to prevent the tear out on the underside. Thanks for the watch!
Is this the same dimensions as a williams widebody? I ask because I see you made your own lockdown bar, would a normal widebody lockdown bar fit? Thanks!
Yes for the most part. The front and rear are wider to accommodate the larger tv and the backbox sides are a wide wider as well. There is free plans in the video description . Thanks for the watch!
Thanks Cyril, glad you got something out of the video. At this time the skp file wont be available because I have had other people wanting it to use on their UA-cam channels and promote it as their own. I don't have a metric version so you'll either have to come to the dark side or convert to mm. 1" = 25.4 mm or type into google and it can convert quickly for ya. Thanks for the watch!
Nice video, and like how it's coming out. Track Saw ? I've been working with powertools for 20+ years, I have never seen such a thing. I need it in my life, do they sell addons or is this just $700+ kit needed for it ?
Thanks CoolDave! Yeah that track saw is pretty slick and no it's not that much. Maybe $150 for the track saw and then you use your own circular saw. Pretty slick set up. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel. Hopefully I earned your subscription today....that way I can say that TheCoolDave has joined the gang. Cheers!
Yesterday I found plans for one of these cabinets with a step by step walkthrough, but today I can’t find it. Does anybody know where it can be found?? Thank you!
My plans are in the video description if ya want. Plus this series is probably one of the best out there for learning how to make a vpin and it's in crazy step by step detail. Good luck!
I'm currently designing my own table, so this is a great resource to follow and perfect timing for me. Curious, for the front panel buttons why did you recess them when it looks like the button's casing would sit flush to the cabinet on its own. Is that more personal preference as opposed to function? Also wondering if you plan on routing the edges to connect them, but guess I'll wait for that video to drop.
Awesome Bruh! The counterbored front panel holes are so they don't stick out and you accidentally bump them while playing a game. Imagine your 1 billion point game ruined because you bumped the exit button! Yeah the video is coming but I do a simple corner butt joint with pocket hole screws and reinforced with a glue up block in the corners.....very strong. I did that instead if dados or any hard joints for beginners to have an easier time. If I was doing it just fir me I would buy a mitered lock router bit and use a router table plus the glue blocks. Thanks for the watch Jason!
@@wayofthewrench I don't think I'm in danger of losing billion point games, but get your point. :) Thanks for all the info and introducing me to the saw track. Looking forward to grabbing one. The way you're doing this was my original thought, but then wondered if doing some kind of rabbet or other edge was better. Would be a new skill to pick up for me but wasn't sure if the juice would be worth the squeeze. Looking forward to the remaining videos!
Yeah the track saw is actually pretty awesome, especially at the long angled cuts like a pinball cabinet has. Yeah the rabbet joint isn't really stronger, it's more of an easier joint to assemble and help hold it in position more than anything. The edge to end grain is still the same and the glue sucks into the straw like structure away from the joint. A dado joint is a lot better and any joint that has face grain against face grain like a finger joint is best. So the butt corner joint isn't the best but with glue blocks and pocket screws it will be solid enough for any pinball cabinet. Cheers!
I have watched all of your videos, finished my sketchup, have all my monitors and now I am ready to buy the wood. My questions for you is that Pinscape Bible recommends MDO. My local lumber yard has MDO in stock, using your method of putting it together, will MDO work well for the glue and screws or would getting plywood be better? I have never worked with MDO so I am not sure if it cuts the same with a router and jigsaw too. What do you think? Thanks for your input.
I would highly recommend using cabinet grade plywood instead just because the MDF board dulls the vibrations in the cabinet and your ssf sounds will be lessened. Otherwise they are both easily cut by any woodworking tools/equipment. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks for getting back to me. Would you go with birch, baltic birch, maple, red oak or something else if you could choose any of them? I will be painting it black and will have custom decals on the side so the look does not really matter. Just want something that will be strong and will nicely take the paint.
All will work but I wouldn't get oak or maple, harder to cut and more expensive. The birch will probably be cheaper too. Cabinet grade ply is expensive already. Cheers!
My design is pretty much a Williams/Bally side profile but with a wider than a widebody by about 1 1/2". The speaker panel is my own but it is based off a Stern Cab with the full dmd and honeycomb speaker grill. After that the rest is my own completely to suit my monitors and components. Thanks for the watch!
Yeah I hear ya, it was $240 after taxes for my cabinet grade plywood. Thus is just the beginning though as you have a lot of stuff to still buy....roughly $1500 for a budget 1080p build. My suggestion is just start with the pc and monitors and have some fun. Then slowly spend and build it up over a while so it's not all at once. Thanks for the watch and good luck on your build. You won't regret it!
Great video! Currently planning and ordering parts for my VPIN build. I did have one question though. In determining the overall length of the playfield box, how do you accommodate for the space the lockdown bar will take up? Obviously you don’t want it to cover the playfield screen, but rather match it up to the edge. Is there a universal measurement or should I just not design the box until I have the lockdown bar?
Great question! I would design your custom vpin around the parts you are going to use. If you use original dimensions and the correct lock bar, then you have to stay within those constraints. I already knew I was going bigger and going to have to make my own custom lock bar so I was able to make it exactly how I wanted it. So for my build, I'm using a 46" tv that is almost the perfect length as long as I make a 3 inch deep lock bar. If it was too long or too short, I would have changed the box length dimensions or the lock bar depth to suit. Thanks for the great question, I can tell your head is in the game trying to visualize how all of this comes together. Thanks for the watch, cheers!
I just tried to figure out what video that is in....couldnt find it. I used drawer locks. They are like $12 and can be found in hardware stores. You layout where it needs to be and drill a hole and mount from the inside. Lock ends up flush on a 3/4" piece of plywood. Cheers!
I know I did film one of those locks but it is tacked on to a video that was kinda unrelated...I was there, so it got done. If I remember, I'll let you know. They are pretty easy though, just follow the back of the packaging.
Gotta hate the Imperial system... is it any easy way to convert your files to metric system? Or do i need to manually convert everything?😃 Otherwise great work with the series, i have learned so much!
Oh I see....you're one of those metric snobs....lol. JK. Come to the dark side and learn our ways..... I constantly switch between the systems so it's not a big deal for me. There are only maybe 40 measurements to convert and it's easy. 1 inch = 25.4mm so take the fraction and turn it into a decimal form (1/2" = .5) and times it by 25.4 to convert to mm. Maybe I should offer a pay version of my plans for mm and charge bank.....lol. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench hahahah :D YES i am a euro-trash (sweden) :D Lucky me there is Internet! Found an online converter so i just need some quallity-time and convert it ;) Thank you for all your work!
I've made exact replica WMS pinball cabinets before and there's NO SUBSTITUTE for a router when cutting out the pieces. You'll get the absolute cleanest edges using a flush cutting router bit and routing against a straight edge guide
@@wayofthewrench I use birch when I make a playfield and 12 ply plywood for the cabinet. Since I use a flush cutting router bit, I can duplicate a wood pattern as many times as I want
@@wayofthewrench Very cool. I also have the skills to design electronics and program a modern machine, but my current software job is keeping me too busy to do anything else
Not sure if others have mentioned or if it's really that important but I've noticed on your mic audio, it tends to come through one earphone at like 90% with the other earphone just carrying a slight whisper.
Thanks for the heads up, I noticed that the other day and fixed the recording equipment, it was recording only one channel.....all fixed now. I didn't notice at first because I never have headphones to edit, just computer speakers that are right in front of me so I didn't notice. Cheers!
Hrmmm... the tip of my jigsaw blade flexes when at its extremity, making it impossible to do the plunge cut without cutting the wood around it.. new jigsaw and blade didn't help...
It's a tricky thing to master for sure. A thicker jigsaw blade with less teeth per inch might cut better. I would suggest practicing on a piece of scrap plywood till you get it. You do have to move forward as you start the cut or it shakes the blade too much. Good luck!
@@wayofthewrench I ended up using a shorter blade, and that didn't flex at the end.. but it's really bad at cutting the plywood, so i did the plunge with the short one, and the rest of the cutting with the longer one :)
The circular saw/table saw terrify me so i prefer to cut out with a jigsaw positioned slightly off the pencil line and then finish the piece bly clamping a piece of wood along the pencil line and then finishing it off with a router.
Crazy right? Saved me a piece of plywood and it made a perfect gap. Not for the faint of heart though. Hopefully this earned me your subscription today. Thanks for the watch!
@wayofthewrench yessir...im attempting a build from scratch myself.. i modded amd arcade1up pinball cab.. but this one is kickn me in the nuts all type of ways.. lol
@wayofthewrench all good my man.. fully built. No plunger though. And none of the fancy lighting. Lol. I know one damn thing configuring pinup is a headache in some ways.. dang it
@Way of Wrench - I know your not doing the direct feedback part yet, but what do you think about kits that attach direct from the buttons without going through software? It looks like a better solution to me. ua-cam.com/video/uov0cH7qnFw/v-deo.html
To be clear, it still integrates with dof for the bumpers etc, but the buttons for the paddles are direct connect. This is the part of the video that explains it. ua-cam.com/video/uov0cH7qnFw/v-deo.html - It's really cool.
Yeah its pretty cool and I just watched the video you sent me. Funny thing, I was looking at this a week ago and thinking that would be super simple to do exactly what was in the video (minus the added circuit for reducing the voltage to the solenoids). It's actually a super simple circuit and the parts are cheap. It would be super easy to try it and see what it's like. My thoughts on this is if your not doing ssf, it is an easy way to have flipper feedback without dof. If you have ssf it might add a second sound/feeling for the flippers that might have issues with a slight delay between the 2. Then you would have to cancel the ssf sound for flippers. I will know more on this later when I have my ssf setup. Personally Im hoping my ssf will just blow my mind and I won't need anything mechanical but I do plan on eventually trying to add some mechanical stuff like gear motors, shaker, knocker and go from there. Thanks for the link!
@@wayofthewrench Yeah, I think the flipper solenoids would be a big improvement where the larger setup might not be drastically better. The shaker might be really cool depending on the game. This element almost seems like automotive assemblies. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I like how you are kinda practical about things.
Yeah why spend money when you don't have to right? I literally have automotive solenoids kicking around the shop and the gear motors everyone uses are car window motors....there is even blower motors for fans or for mounting an eccentric lump of steel to make a shaker motor. Lots of cool stuff to tinker. I would definitely add a switch to turn them on and off like they suggested in the video too so you can have night mode for playing without the loud mechanical sounds.
You are very good at explaing things for new beginners. Even though I have been wood working for many,many years you still have small reminders that sometimes we forget.
Thanks Clark! Glad I could still teach you some tricks. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!
I was planning on building a pinball cabinet in the future... but my wife and I have been watching your build videos because they're brilliant, easy to follow, and flow really well. Seriously.. you need your own TV show.
Awesome you should totally build one, they are amazing! Thank you very much for your kind words! I think I have to make it as a UA-camr first but yeah that would be really cool to have a show on tv or netflix! Maybe you can help me out and share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!
This series has given me the confidence to do this project! I cannot thank you enough for putting this together.
Awesome Kevin! You can do it! These vpins are frickin amazing, you're going to love this project! Thanks for the watch!
Very good job. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Taken from your answer below: "MDF is dead flat but won't vibrate for my ssf..."
Very useful this information, I had no idea about it, would not even think about it.
Thanks for that too.
Thank Bruh! Yeah these pearls of wisdom are scattered throughout the series. I talked about this in the vpin parts video. Thanks for the watch!
Another excellent video! I particularly liked that you showed how this can be built with commonly available tools. Woodworking is a bit more fun with all the best tools but it you follow steps shown and go slow, you can still get great results using simple tools.
Thanks for all of your videos, I have watched most several times as they are rich with good advice.
Thanks Scott, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah these vpin cabs are way too cool to not build one and you definitely don't need a world class woodshop to make them. Just some time, patience, and the willingness to do your best.
If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share the channel out on your social media so I can be seen in a sea of UA-cam videos out there. Thanks in advance! Part 2 out soon....
i didnt even watch this to the end, before i really need to express my appriciation for you doing this the "simple" way, all those small tips and the way you present it. Its just so priceworthy.. really happy i found your channel, and subscribed :) im in no way experienced woodworker or similar, but they way you explains things and show it.. i feel so much more comfortable trying it out myself ;) impressed and gratefull.. thanks so much.
Thanks Jan for the kind words! Yeah hopefully these videos will make it a lot easier for people to make their own cabinets while they enjoy some virtual pinball content. I'm happy to help the vpin community....its just too cool of a hobby. Feel free to share the video out! Thanks for the watch!
Yes!!! Just in time for me to follow along with my build!
Sweet, it's always nice when things work out like that. Enjoy the video!
Also, this is looking great. I'm sure I'll end up watching this about 5 times while working on mine - just like I did with the software walk through. Thanks!
Thanks Mike, yeah it's starting to look like a pinball cab! 5 times eh? So you are my spike in viewing hours...lol. Well enjoy the video Bruh!
I can’t wait to see the finished product! Love this series. Great job!!
Thanks Bruh! Me too! I can't wait for the first game on it. Thanks for the watch!
Mate, this is bloody fantastic the detail you go into in these videos. Subbed and liked. Well done and keep up these videos. Dont worry about length. Everything you are doing is excellent quality craftmanship and content. The thought you put in for DIY'ers is absolutely on point too, and I appreciate it makes it tougher (and longer) on you to cater for it, its greatly appreciated.
Thank you sooo much, I really appreciate the comment and support of my style of diy videos. I always worry about the fact that I put too much details in but I want to make these videos so there are almost zero questions needed to be able to do the task. I grew up watching all of the car and motorcycle restoration tv shows and I always hated that they never really showed/taught you anything. A nasty car shows up, a pallet of new parts arrive, a couple shots of parts coming off, a clip of them painting it, and then the finished project was displayed....WHAT? How? I wanna learn this stuff! So that is my UA-cam niche, I make very detailed, easy to follow, and entertaining footage to teach people/get them excited about working with their hands. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out the channel on your social media so I can reach more people. Thanks for the watch and the support, Cheers Bruh!
Such great videos. Great explanations and tips. You should be on tv!
Thanks Mattmlez! Glad you are loving the content. That would be great but I think I'm gonna need the help of my viewers to help spread the word. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
Great video. I started making my cuts yesterday, but your video on sketch-up was huge help as I watched it a few times while designing my cab. I’m still ordering a few parts, but at least the monitors/computer are setup and running. Again thanks to your video I learned about the baller installer. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!
Awesome dude! You design your own cab? Just a heads up, the speaker panel pocket in my design needs tweaked as the 3d printed speaker grill was smaller in height than my pocket so I had to fix it. Note to self....never cut out anything until you have your parts. Enjoy your build and I'd love to see your progress, send me some pics on Instagram. Cheers!
Thank you very much for your series, great job! They were very inspiring and my project is already taking shape.
I will build my project exactly according to your plans
Awesome! I'm excited for you! If you're using my plans, you might wanna use the original blackbox dimensions as it requires custom sized graphics and won't flip down fully unless you add probably a 3/4" riser on top of the main cabinet. I'd love to see your cabinet when you're done. Thanks for the watch and good luck on your build!
Awesome video! Wish I had seen this before I started working on my cabinet. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait until part 2.
Thanks bruh! If ya can't wait, there is 3 or 4 video already there for ya to watch in the vpin playlist! Enjoy!
Very instructive and well made video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Daniel, glad you enjoyed it. You making one? Already have one?
Love the foam idea for cutting large sheets with a skillsaw!!! I'll definitely be doing this with my vpin build... that would have been handy to know when i built my arcade! Thanks for the brilliant yet simple tip!! Also installing the piano hinge before you finish the door cut is a great idea to keep the seams all around even!!! Definitely Tool and Die perfection there!!! :)
Yup, super picky tolerances and making it look good the first time....lol Cheers!
You and your videos are AWESOME !!! thanks so much for taking the time to do this, great job !!! 👍👍
Ahh shucks.....thanks bruh! I do try very hard to make quality content so it's always nice to hear back from my viewers. Thanks for the support and the watch! Cheers!
What a great video. You are really good at explaining things and the content is so well thought out.
Thanks Wade! I try really hard to make quality content for people so they can feel confident to complete these projects. If you like the way I teach, you will like my diy auto and welding videos too! Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
Fortune to have a CNC machine in my shop
It’s making cutting the holes and doors and such so much easier 👍
Love the videos
Keep them coming 👍👍
Nice, I'd love to get some CNC equipment in the future, might have to wait till I can get a WOTW garage going. Will do, you keep watching and I'll keep making them. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!
You've done such a good job of explaining this
Thanks Bruh! My job here is done....(drop mic)
Way of the Wrench, Thank you for making these videos! I have been checking back to your channel every day to see when your next pincab video was going to drop. I am still in the exploratory/research phase of my plan to build my own virtual pincab. I was initially going to buy an AtGames Legends Pinball or Arcade 1Up Pinball machine, but I read about some of the issues with being limited to certain pinball tables (Manufactures) and not being allowed to download certain fan-made tables. Also I have intermittent internet (it works 80% of the time 🤣 and I want to be able to play virtual pinball without interruption if I lose internet connection for 10-30 minutes sporadically throughout the day. So building my own pincab seems like the right choice. Not to mention going the DIY route allows you to build a full-size pincab (Unlike the ATGames/Arcade1UP)
I appreciate your focus on sharing tips & tricks so that the everyday layman can build this pincab with easy to use and affordable hand tools. When I saw that you bought two huge 8' X 4', 3/4" thick plywood sheets... I was thinking you really do need a whole woodworking shop in order to cut it in the sizes and shapes you would need. I'm glad you proved me wrong!
Your videos on where to find/buy the TV's and monitors and what sizes work best are making it so much easier for me to tackle this project. I have been scouring all the local online resources that I can find looking for suitable TV's and monitors. I haven't found the right one yet, but I'm researching.
Your tips on how to avoid making some of the minor mistakes you made are very helpful in my opinion... how to use masking tape to prevent some wood tear-out, how and when to use wood clamps to prevent tear-out, using high-density foam as a cutting surface, and your advice on how to use the craig (style) track saw were great. I’m going to purchase a craig (style) track saw, a circular saw, and a jig saw. The only tools I have are basic household tools: cordless drill, hacksaw, screwdrivers, etc. Do you have any advice on where I should look (preferred online retailer?) to buy some of these woodworking tools? (craig (style) track saw, circular saw, jig saw) And should I look to buy new or used?
If you decide to make this a 50-part video series, that's fine with me! The more detail the better for a beginner like myself. Keep up the excellent work and I can't wait to see and learn how the rest of this project progresses.
Ok you win....longest most supportive comment! Yeah you gotta build your own, I personally don't like the mass produced cabinets. I do like making custom cabs that no one has out there because you made it! As for buying tools, I would say that as long as you are going to continue making projects, go ahead and spend money on new good tools. I would recommend Makita for drills, jig saws, etc. I like the Freud routers. However, if you only want to make this cabinet, you will want to see if any family or friends have these tools and if you can borrow them for free. If they want to help, that's an added bonus and it would be a great project to build with a friend. If money is tight, you can look for used tools too, just be picky as some people will want to sell you their broken junk. Sometimes pawn shops can have pretty good deals on used power tools. I would personally recommend corded power tools over cordless as well.
Man it might be a 50 part series by the time I'm done...lol. Glad you are enjoying the series. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out on your social network so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and for all the support! Cheers!
Fantastic video! Thanks so much for spending the time to put this together. I don't currently have room in my home for custom full size table, so I'm using an AtGames Legends Pro Dualstick deck with Joy2Key hooked up to a gaming mini-PC and a 4K TV in landscape mode. It works well, but the immersion is just OK. Someday I'll have to make room for a full-size table. Hopefully by then Video Cards and 4K 120+Hz monitors will be more reasonably priced.
Thanks Bruh! Yeah it's a lot of work but I'm hoping it will be a great resource for the vpin community. Yeah I hear ya about having the space for a full size let alone an ultrawide cabinet....I'm still working on the wife but my vpin might have to stay in the shop of go in my garage. Problem is there is no room so I'm going to have to finish some projects or sell my dirt bike. Thanks for the watch!
I love your tricks! Thanks for this awesome video!
You're more than welcome, happy to help. Thanks for the watch, part 2 is coming....
Once again absolutely stunning video! Thank you for taking the time to make these.
May I ask why plywood and not MDF?
Thanks very much! I normally use MDF because I like how flat and straight MDF is but this time I used cabinet grade 3/4" plywood because it doesn't deaden the sounds/vibrations from the surround sound feedback system I'm going to put in. It was more expensive and a touch harder to work with but the pinball experience/sounds should be better for it. Thanks for the watch, part 2 is coming soon...
Beautiful. I bet the longest part of the build is the video editing lol. Looks good!
Oh dude....you have no idea. The editing takes FOREVER...partly because I'm super picky. It also doesn't help that I only get 1 1/2 to 2 hours a day to make/film at the end of my work day and then all the editing gets done closer to 9 or 10 at night. That being said, I'm pretty stoked to start seeing it all come together. Thanks for the watch!
Hi there just subscribed really love the videos great advice and well presented, I shall be giving this build a go this year with a few alternations to suit my needs. May I suggest another build I would love to see you do a cocktail cabinet with either controls either end and maybe controls on the side also to cater for all play types. Great videos and thankyou for you time doing them 👍
Thanks Paul! Not a bad suggestion. I do want to build an arcade cabinet that is wall mounted or a barcade style, just not sure when. I will be adding MAME to my vpin cab too in the near future. Thanks for the watch!
Inspiring walk through! I'm really wanting to do this. I'm just trying to get the computer and playfield part of it set the way I like it before I design it. I started with a spare TV, but it's output is slightly behind. I'm thinking of getting a Gaming monitor like the "LG 43UN700T 43" IPS Display 16:9" (38.1 x 10.8 x 25.5 inches) or something similar. Maybe your design will fit that? I'll have to look at the details. There are ACERS that are too expensive and another LG 43" that's skinnier at a 21:9 ratio. More real playfield shaped but I'm scared that it would stretch the field.
Glad you enjoyed the video and are excited to start building your cab. Yeah go slow like I did and gather your monitors and computer, that way you can make your cabinet whatever size you need. I decided that a 46 inch tv was the perfect length because you don't need an apron yet the side profile is still a Williams widebody profile, you just have a wider cab by and inch and a bit. The 21:9 ultrawides are too long I think unless you are planning on adding some kinda filler on the screen like a dmd. Sounds like your on the right path though, ya gotta send some pics/video when you start building, cheers!
Gawd I love your voice haha, got this on in the background at work hoping to learn on to go :D
Lol, that's one way to learn the content! Thanks for the listen!
Looking good!
Thanks Myles! Are you making one of these? Already made one?
@@wayofthewrench not yet but hoping too soon. Do you have need of a human machine interface for any projects.....I have a few.
What kind of interface stuff?
@@wayofthewrench I have a bunch of 7 in touch screen nextion model nx8048k070_011c human machine interfaces. I used to work for Urban Cultivator / BCNL and these were the touch screens on the commercial cultivator / Nursery units.
@@wayofthewrench you can have one for free no worries. I have 4" and 2 " axial fans and other parts out the Ying yang as well.
Do you have the plans? Maybe I need to watch the previous videos to find out. I'll be following and starting my build soon. Just bought a ton of parts
Yes the plans are in the video description here ua-cam.com/video/APAG74I7g0M/v-deo.html
Yeah the series is kinda meant to watch in order, it'll make more sense. Good luck on your build!
What type of wood are you using for the build? I know it's plywood, but it looks nice and smooth. Cabinet grade? THANKS!
Cabinet grade 3/4" plywood from Canada. I paid more for this though, it was $120 a sheet....not cheap. Yeah it was very flat, I only had a couple pieces warp a wee bit after cutting out/drilling massive holes but that's plywood. MDF is dead flat but won't vibrate for my ssf so I went with the ply. Thanks for the watch!
What a great tutorial. I have some experience but your tips are very welcome. One question, I see that that your front panel is 25 inch. On the mjrnet page it measures 21 ⅞ . Did you use a different size cabinet? Greetings from The Netherlands.
You're very welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. This video is part of a huge tutorial series so I would go back and start from the beginning. This is a modified design to suit my playfield monitor ( an old 46" tv). Enjoy the series and when you're done, there is a brand new big budget build series just starting too. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Hi,in your opinion would 12mm soft ply be sturdy enough?;also the backbox,I have a 32 inch tv (not to dissimilar to yours).Thanking you in advance.
Not sure but that's a full 1/4" less than mine so unless it's a smaller cabinet, it may be a bit flimsy feeling. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
is there a video on assembly of all the pieces?
Yes, there are a bunch of videos coming out weekly including how to make the speaker panel routering/jigs, designing/making a back glass monitor holder, how to do the slitting for the t molding/play field glass trim, how to make the 45 degree corner braces, and how to assemble the cabinet. I'm trying to make a truly comprehensive tutorial series so anyone can build there own. Thanks for the watch and enjoy the next video out Thursday!
When you made your straight cuts,did you measure the exact length,or did you also add the width of the blade?
Exact length but cut on line with the edge of blade so I got my required length. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks for the reply....on a side note I'm thinking of using super glue,with an accelerator instead of wood glue....any advise or thoughts on this?.
I would not use super glue, just use regular wood glue. Super glue is not good at filling gaps.
@@wayofthewrench Thanks,and will do.
You're welcome!
Any chance you have the plans for this cabinet so I can start a build more quickly?
Sure do! Look in the video description for the free pdf link! When you're done, send me some pics!
Hi, I love your videos (I've already subscribed) and I just watched this episode last night. Thanks for the sources for parts. I will be going there. I am looking to pretty much replicate what you are doing here. So, it's great to watch you. Gotta say, I love the Kreig saw guide; going to purchase one of those. Just anxious to see the video where the cabinet is assembled. You might touch points that I will run into before I actually run into them.
Thanks for the watch and sub Rob, it is much appreciated! Yeah that track saw was a good purchase, even if you just had to do the long angled cuts. Yeah I hear ya about wanting to see the assembly, there is going to be tricks and tip for ya so you might wanna wait. This Thursday is the t molding slitting video and then the Thursday after is how to cut the 45 degree braces and assembly videos ( spaced out like 2 or 3 days). Good luck on your build and I would love to see a video or pics of your vpin build once your done!
@@wayofthewrench I have accessed your plans on wordpress. Did you also provide the sketchup plans somewhere? My best sheet goods so far is true baltic birch plywood. but it's 5 foot x 5 foot (~1.5m x ~1.5m) and I wanted to see if the parts plan fit correctly. Thanks.
No I'm not sharing my Sketchup because I have had people with other youtube channels trying to take this file and put it on their channel. All you have to do is open up Sketchup and redraw the components (could be just 2d) and draw a 5'x 5' square and rearrange the positions of the parts to figure out your cut plan. It should be quick because you already have the dimensions, your not trying to design and test fit stuff. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I can completely understand that. I'm not new to sketchup, only looking to save a little time. But with the dimensions, it should be easy enough. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Keep up the good work!
I´m amazed about the ton of information I got from this video. Thank you a bunch. I got one question regarding MDF, can I use a spade drill for MDF or a wholesaw is still the better option for MDF?
You're welcome Mario! Glad you're enjoying the content. Ya know almost any of the drills are decent as long as they are sharp, if they are dull you get more issues. Just give the spade drill a practice drill to see how it does, remember you can clamp a sacrificial piece of scrap wood underneath to prevent the tear out on the underside. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench thank you once again. I asked about the spade drills because I already have a bunch of those. Gonna start building my cab next month.
Give em a try and see. I wouldn't use them for the counter bore holes though, or at least try it on a scrap piece. Good luck on your build!
Is this the same dimensions as a williams widebody? I ask because I see you made your own lockdown bar, would a normal widebody lockdown bar fit? Thanks!
Yes for the most part. The front and rear are wider to accommodate the larger tv and the backbox sides are a wide wider as well. There is free plans in the video description . Thanks for the watch!
Instead of buying the foam,go to a retail shop and get hold of fridge size empty cardboard......free,and works just as well.
Good idea! Just make sure it's flat. Thanks for the watch!
Nice job and very userufull ;) Is there a way to have this plan in skp or with cm instead inch ? Thanks :)
Thanks Cyril, glad you got something out of the video. At this time the skp file wont be available because I have had other people wanting it to use on their UA-cam channels and promote it as their own. I don't have a metric version so you'll either have to come to the dark side or convert to mm. 1" = 25.4 mm or type into google and it can convert quickly for ya. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench I understand no prob :) Hoping all will be converted well ^^ I'm gonna buy my wood tomorrow ;)
Sweet, I'm excited for you! Way too much fun!
Nice video, and like how it's coming out. Track Saw ? I've been working with powertools for 20+ years, I have never seen such a thing. I need it in my life, do they sell addons or is this just $700+ kit needed for it ?
Thanks CoolDave! Yeah that track saw is pretty slick and no it's not that much. Maybe $150 for the track saw and then you use your own circular saw. Pretty slick set up. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel. Hopefully I earned your subscription today....that way I can say that TheCoolDave has joined the gang. Cheers!
Yesterday I found plans for one of these cabinets with a step by step walkthrough, but today I can’t find it. Does anybody know where it can be found?? Thank you!
My plans are in the video description if ya want. Plus this series is probably one of the best out there for learning how to make a vpin and it's in crazy step by step detail. Good luck!
Thank you! I found the pages with the prints, but I could have sworn there was a step by step with descriptions.. thank you though!
I have watched this series by the way, I’m making a home brew mechanical!
nah, just episode by episode. You're welcome!
Cool! I want to make a homebrew real pinball some day! I have my ideas.....
I'm currently designing my own table, so this is a great resource to follow and perfect timing for me. Curious, for the front panel buttons why did you recess them when it looks like the button's casing would sit flush to the cabinet on its own. Is that more personal preference as opposed to function? Also wondering if you plan on routing the edges to connect them, but guess I'll wait for that video to drop.
Awesome Bruh! The counterbored front panel holes are so they don't stick out and you accidentally bump them while playing a game. Imagine your 1 billion point game ruined because you bumped the exit button! Yeah the video is coming but I do a simple corner butt joint with pocket hole screws and reinforced with a glue up block in the corners.....very strong. I did that instead if dados or any hard joints for beginners to have an easier time. If I was doing it just fir me I would buy a mitered lock router bit and use a router table plus the glue blocks. Thanks for the watch Jason!
@@wayofthewrench I don't think I'm in danger of losing billion point games, but get your point. :) Thanks for all the info and introducing me to the saw track. Looking forward to grabbing one. The way you're doing this was my original thought, but then wondered if doing some kind of rabbet or other edge was better. Would be a new skill to pick up for me but wasn't sure if the juice would be worth the squeeze. Looking forward to the remaining videos!
Yeah the track saw is actually pretty awesome, especially at the long angled cuts like a pinball cabinet has. Yeah the rabbet joint isn't really stronger, it's more of an easier joint to assemble and help hold it in position more than anything. The edge to end grain is still the same and the glue sucks into the straw like structure away from the joint. A dado joint is a lot better and any joint that has face grain against face grain like a finger joint is best. So the butt corner joint isn't the best but with glue blocks and pocket screws it will be solid enough for any pinball cabinet. Cheers!
I have watched all of your videos, finished my sketchup, have all my monitors and now I am ready to buy the wood. My questions for you is that Pinscape Bible recommends MDO. My local lumber yard has MDO in stock, using your method of putting it together, will MDO work well for the glue and screws or would getting plywood be better? I have never worked with MDO so I am not sure if it cuts the same with a router and jigsaw too. What do you think? Thanks for your input.
I would highly recommend using cabinet grade plywood instead just because the MDF board dulls the vibrations in the cabinet and your ssf sounds will be lessened. Otherwise they are both easily cut by any woodworking tools/equipment. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks for getting back to me. Would you go with birch, baltic birch, maple, red oak or something else if you could choose any of them? I will be painting it black and will have custom decals on the side so the look does not really matter. Just want something that will be strong and will nicely take the paint.
All will work but I wouldn't get oak or maple, harder to cut and more expensive. The birch will probably be cheaper too. Cabinet grade ply is expensive already. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench Birch it is, thanks!
Cool, good luck!
Is your cut plan based on a bally / stern or full home made ?
My design is pretty much a Williams/Bally side profile but with a wider than a widebody by about 1 1/2". The speaker panel is my own but it is based off a Stern Cab with the full dmd and honeycomb speaker grill. After that the rest is my own completely to suit my monitors and components. Thanks for the watch!
I really want to do this, but wood/mdf/plywood is too expensive currently...
Yeah I hear ya, it was $240 after taxes for my cabinet grade plywood. Thus is just the beginning though as you have a lot of stuff to still buy....roughly $1500 for a budget 1080p build. My suggestion is just start with the pc and monitors and have some fun. Then slowly spend and build it up over a while so it's not all at once. Thanks for the watch and good luck on your build. You won't regret it!
Great video! Currently planning and ordering parts for my VPIN build. I did have one question though. In determining the overall length of the playfield box, how do you accommodate for the space the lockdown bar will take up? Obviously you don’t want it to cover the playfield screen, but rather match it up to the edge. Is there a universal measurement or should I just not design the box until I have the lockdown bar?
Great question! I would design your custom vpin around the parts you are going to use. If you use original dimensions and the correct lock bar, then you have to stay within those constraints. I already knew I was going bigger and going to have to make my own custom lock bar so I was able to make it exactly how I wanted it. So for my build, I'm using a 46" tv that is almost the perfect length as long as I make a 3 inch deep lock bar. If it was too long or too short, I would have changed the box length dimensions or the lock bar depth to suit. Thanks for the great question, I can tell your head is in the game trying to visualize how all of this comes together. Thanks for the watch, cheers!
I can't see anywhere, where you mention how you're locking the rear access doors closed? How will you be doing that?
I just tried to figure out what video that is in....couldnt find it. I used drawer locks. They are like $12 and can be found in hardware stores. You layout where it needs to be and drill a hole and mount from the inside. Lock ends up flush on a 3/4" piece of plywood. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench I'm thinking you forgot to put it in a video 🤣
Thanks!
I know I did film one of those locks but it is tacked on to a video that was kinda unrelated...I was there, so it got done. If I remember, I'll let you know. They are pretty easy though, just follow the back of the packaging.
@@wayofthewrench Near the end of How to decase your PC ;)
Perfect, I knew I did it somewhere. Cheers!
Gotta hate the Imperial system... is it any easy way to convert your files to metric system? Or do i need to manually convert everything?😃 Otherwise great work with the series, i have learned so much!
Oh I see....you're one of those metric snobs....lol. JK. Come to the dark side and learn our ways..... I constantly switch between the systems so it's not a big deal for me. There are only maybe 40 measurements to convert and it's easy. 1 inch = 25.4mm so take the fraction and turn it into a decimal form (1/2" = .5) and times it by 25.4 to convert to mm. Maybe I should offer a pay version of my plans for mm and charge bank.....lol.
Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench hahahah :D YES i am a euro-trash (sweden) :D Lucky me there is Internet! Found an online converter so i just need some quallity-time and convert it ;) Thank you for all your work!
LOL.....big fan of your country! One of these days I will visit.
@@wayofthewrench
I've made exact replica WMS pinball cabinets before and there's NO SUBSTITUTE for a router when cutting out the pieces. You'll get the absolute cleanest edges using a flush cutting router bit and routing against a straight edge guide
Add some hard board templates and you've got a pinball cabinet factory! Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench I use birch when I make a playfield and 12 ply plywood for the cabinet. Since I use a flush cutting router bit, I can duplicate a wood pattern as many times as I want
Nice! I'm itching to build another one now.....
@@wayofthewrench Very cool. I also have the skills to design electronics and program a modern machine, but my current software job is keeping me too busy to do anything else
Not sure if others have mentioned or if it's really that important but I've noticed on your mic audio, it tends to come through one earphone at like 90% with the other earphone just carrying a slight whisper.
Thanks for the heads up, I noticed that the other day and fixed the recording equipment, it was recording only one channel.....all fixed now. I didn't notice at first because I never have headphones to edit, just computer speakers that are right in front of me so I didn't notice. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench no worries man, certainly doesn't take anything away from the videos but nice to know going forward I'll have some nice stereo 🤓
Left right.....check check....lol.
Hrmmm... the tip of my jigsaw blade flexes when at its extremity, making it impossible to do the plunge cut without cutting the wood around it.. new jigsaw and blade didn't help...
It's a tricky thing to master for sure. A thicker jigsaw blade with less teeth per inch might cut better. I would suggest practicing on a piece of scrap plywood till you get it. You do have to move forward as you start the cut or it shakes the blade too much. Good luck!
@@wayofthewrench I ended up using a shorter blade, and that didn't flex at the end.. but it's really bad at cutting the plywood, so i did the plunge with the short one, and the rest of the cutting with the longer one :)
Cool, yeah I figured it might be the blade. I think mine was really thick...like cutting metal think maybe.
The circular saw/table saw terrify me so i prefer to cut out with a jigsaw positioned slightly off the pencil line and then finish the piece bly clamping a piece of wood along the pencil line and then finishing it off with a router.
Yeah that works too. Lots of different ways to get the job done. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
That plunge cut... daredevil shit...
Crazy right? Saved me a piece of plywood and it made a perfect gap. Not for the faint of heart though. Hopefully this earned me your subscription today. Thanks for the watch!
@wayofthewrench yessir...im attempting a build from scratch myself.. i modded amd arcade1up pinball cab.. but this one is kickn me in the nuts all type of ways.. lol
Thanks for the sub! How's your build going?
@wayofthewrench all good my man.. fully built. No plunger though. And none of the fancy lighting. Lol. I know one damn thing configuring pinup is a headache in some ways.. dang it
Whaaa? Why no plunger? That's a huge part of pinball.
@Way of Wrench - I know your not doing the direct feedback part yet, but what do you think about kits that attach direct from the buttons without going through software? It looks like a better solution to me. ua-cam.com/video/uov0cH7qnFw/v-deo.html
To be clear, it still integrates with dof for the bumpers etc, but the buttons for the paddles are direct connect. This is the part of the video that explains it. ua-cam.com/video/uov0cH7qnFw/v-deo.html - It's really cool.
Yeah its pretty cool and I just watched the video you sent me. Funny thing, I was looking at this a week ago and thinking that would be super simple to do exactly what was in the video (minus the added circuit for reducing the voltage to the solenoids). It's actually a super simple circuit and the parts are cheap. It would be super easy to try it and see what it's like.
My thoughts on this is if your not doing ssf, it is an easy way to have flipper feedback without dof. If you have ssf it might add a second sound/feeling for the flippers that might have issues with a slight delay between the 2. Then you would have to cancel the ssf sound for flippers. I will know more on this later when I have my ssf setup. Personally Im hoping my ssf will just blow my mind and I won't need anything mechanical but I do plan on eventually trying to add some mechanical stuff like gear motors, shaker, knocker and go from there. Thanks for the link!
The basic setup doesn't need dof, just the bigger setup as those have to link up with dof for the game's bumpers,etc.
@@wayofthewrench Yeah, I think the flipper solenoids would be a big improvement where the larger setup might not be drastically better. The shaker might be really cool depending on the game. This element almost seems like automotive assemblies. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I like how you are kinda practical about things.
Yeah why spend money when you don't have to right? I literally have automotive solenoids kicking around the shop and the gear motors everyone uses are car window motors....there is even blower motors for fans or for mounting an eccentric lump of steel to make a shaker motor. Lots of cool stuff to tinker. I would definitely add a switch to turn them on and off like they suggested in the video too so you can have night mode for playing without the loud mechanical sounds.