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<blockquote data-quote="AcadDude" data-source="post: 280954" data-attributes="member: 7404"><p>So the old cabinet is being decommissioned to get the parts I need to finish this one.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The flipper buttons I am using have a step to them so they require countersinking. I drilled a 3/16" pilot hole so my spade bits could stay more aligned when I drill the holes. I first drill about a 1/4" deep holes for the countersink at 1 1/8" diameter. Then from the inside I drill the center hole out at 9/16" diameter. 5/8" diameter works but is real snug. I then used a small chisel to smooth the countersunk hole and get the flipper buttons fitting right.</p><p></p><p>My main flipper is 3 1/2" from the front and 1 5/8" down from the top. Worked well on the first cabinet. Feels right on this one too. </p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.fmkc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44958973_2178405295525430_2757529897801875456_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent.fmkc1-1.fna&oh=bb990af0053697c042eea380004482cf&oe=5C4F0943" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Then I measured and drilled 15/16" holes for the remaining buttons. Some of these buttons have a couple alignment holes about 1 1/2" apart. These holes just need to be drilled 1/4" deep or so. No need to drill all the way through the 3/4" plywood. I set the coin door in its place and marked then drilled its four mounting holes. It bolted right in. </p><p></p><p>Then I drilled a series of holes for the plunger. I make all the holes and the plunger cutout on a scrap piece of plywood. I would rather figure out how to fit this stuff up on a scrap than the real deal.</p><p>My first cabinet had the Launch Ball button below the plunger. I tend to use it more than the plunger so I moved it up in line with the plunger. I have a blue Engage button that I will use as a launch button also next to the trackball. Looks like I have the front all fitted up. I am not to worried about the finish on the top of the sides of the plywood. There is also a small gap at the top of the lockdown plank. I will cover these with an aluminum angle when I get the glass installed, but that is way down the line. I still need to fit up the playfield monitor and make the backglass case. Then add all the electronics.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://scontent.fmkc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44932896_2178405328858760_1754538309859672064_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent.fmkc1-1.fna&oh=683c751b12168211f9ee9c253be6d80f&oe=5C7C9FE1" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AcadDude, post: 280954, member: 7404"] So the old cabinet is being decommissioned to get the parts I need to finish this one. The flipper buttons I am using have a step to them so they require countersinking. I drilled a 3/16" pilot hole so my spade bits could stay more aligned when I drill the holes. I first drill about a 1/4" deep holes for the countersink at 1 1/8" diameter. Then from the inside I drill the center hole out at 9/16" diameter. 5/8" diameter works but is real snug. I then used a small chisel to smooth the countersunk hole and get the flipper buttons fitting right. My main flipper is 3 1/2" from the front and 1 5/8" down from the top. Worked well on the first cabinet. Feels right on this one too. [IMG]https://scontent.fmkc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44958973_2178405295525430_2757529897801875456_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ht=scontent.fmkc1-1.fna&oh=bb990af0053697c042eea380004482cf&oe=5C4F0943[/IMG] Then I measured and drilled 15/16" holes for the remaining buttons. Some of these buttons have a couple alignment holes about 1 1/2" apart. These holes just need to be drilled 1/4" deep or so. No need to drill all the way through the 3/4" plywood. I set the coin door in its place and marked then drilled its four mounting holes. It bolted right in. Then I drilled a series of holes for the plunger. I make all the holes and the plunger cutout on a scrap piece of plywood. I would rather figure out how to fit this stuff up on a scrap than the real deal. My first cabinet had the Launch Ball button below the plunger. I tend to use it more than the plunger so I moved it up in line with the plunger. I have a blue Engage button that I will use as a launch button also next to the trackball. Looks like I have the front all fitted up. I am not to worried about the finish on the top of the sides of the plywood. There is also a small gap at the top of the lockdown plank. I will cover these with an aluminum angle when I get the glass installed, but that is way down the line. I still need to fit up the playfield monitor and make the backglass case. Then add all the electronics. [IMG]https://scontent.fmkc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/44932896_2178405328858760_1754538309859672064_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_ht=scontent.fmkc1-1.fna&oh=683c751b12168211f9ee9c253be6d80f&oe=5C7C9FE1[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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