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==Safety Equipment==
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Power tools speed up the process and may offer an improvement in accuracy, but hand tools will still play a role in the layout and assembly of an arcade cabinet.  There are several items you will need, and all come in varying degrees of quality.  Usually, the higher the quality of the tool, the higher the cost, but often that higher cost is offset by ease or speed of use, oftentimes BOTH benefits are realized.  A general list of hand tools includes the folowing:
  
* '''Eye Protection -''' Safety glasses.  Going blind due to an accident will make all of your work useless, right?  Put 'em on!
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* [[Safety Equipment]]
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* [[Marking Tools]]
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* [[Measuring Devices]]
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* [[Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks]]
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* [[Clamps]]
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* [[Sawhorses/Stands]]
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* [[Wire Strippers/Crimpers]]
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* [[Hammer/Screwdriver]]
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* [[Fasteners]]
  
* '''Hearing Protection -''' Ear plugs or ear muffs.  Many power tools produce EXTREMELY loud noise, and temporary deafness (and possibly permanent too) can and does occur.  Put 'em in or on, but USE 'EM!
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==See Also==
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* [[Building]]
  
* '''Breathing/Lung Protection -''' Many of the materials produce dust.  You may not even be able to see some of these dusts.  MDF, in particular, produces toxic dust.  Any and all things you breath in will cause short-term effects.  The long-term effects are even worse.  Get a face mask, and put it on.  Your lungs will thank you for it.
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[[Category:Index]]
 
 
==Marking Tools==
 
 
 
You will want something to mark your measurements and cut lines with. A pen, pencil, marker, etc.  Anything can be used, but try to use something with a thin/skinny point to ensure consistency with your markings, or you may end up just a fraction off!
 
 
 
 
 
==Measuring Devices==
 
 
 
 
 
==Sandpaper/Sanding Blocks==
 
 
 
 
 
==Clamps==
 
 
 
* Spring Clamps
 
* Screw Clamps
 
* Bar Clamps
 
* Pipe Clamps
 
 
 
 
==Sawhorses/Stands==
 
 
 
 
 
==Wire Strippers/Crimpers==
 
 
 
 
 
==Hammer/Screwdriver==
 
 
 
 
 
==Fasteners==
 
 
 
* Glue
 
* Nails
 
* Screws
 
* Dowels
 
* Biscuits
 

Latest revision as of 08:22, 5 December 2013

Power tools speed up the process and may offer an improvement in accuracy, but hand tools will still play a role in the layout and assembly of an arcade cabinet. There are several items you will need, and all come in varying degrees of quality. Usually, the higher the quality of the tool, the higher the cost, but often that higher cost is offset by ease or speed of use, oftentimes BOTH benefits are realized. A general list of hand tools includes the folowing:

See Also