Anyone in the UK done an arcade mod?

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Anyone in the UK done an arcade mod?
Posted on: 07.11.2009 by Leona Baliey
Ean keeps talking about 'machine shops' to cut out the holes in the plate.
I havn't got a clue what the english equivilant would be? Any suggestions?
Shay Wyche
09.11.2009
Originally Posted by fishdog
you could do it yourself with a hole saw no problem as its only 2mm thick steel i believe will cut out easy.

not sure of the dimensions of the holes needed but a 20mm hole saw is only a few quid

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18700/...s/Holesaw-20mm
I wouldn't use one of these, as there is a square hole (the old buttons) where your mandrill would need to be placed. This would then lead to the drill not having its pilot hole for stability, hence the arbour and cutter would skid around wildly when you try to drill your faceplate. Even using a cone cutter would prove problematic.

Using a round file would be better.
Leona Baliey
07.11.2009		Ean keeps talking about 'machine shops' to cut out the holes in the plate.
I havn't got a clue what the english equivilant would be? Any suggestions?
Keri Omiya
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Shay Wyche
09.11.2009
Originally Posted by fishdog
you could do it yourself with a hole saw no problem as its only 2mm thick steel i believe will cut out easy.

not sure of the dimensions of the holes needed but a 20mm hole saw is only a few quid

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18700/...s/Holesaw-20mm
I wouldn't use one of these, as there is a square hole (the old buttons) where your mandrill would need to be placed. This would then lead to the drill not having its pilot hole for stability, hence the arbour and cutter would skid around wildly when you try to drill your faceplate. Even using a cone cutter would prove problematic.

Using a round file would be better.
Doug Bieling
09.11.2009		I have .. did mine with a handfile. The holes are well rough but the overlay and buttons cover it all. As long as you dont make them too big your laughin !
Yan Wolner
08.11.2009		you could do it yourself with a hole saw no problem as its only 2mm thick steel i believe will cut out easy.

not sure of the dimensions of the holes needed but a 20mm hole saw is only a few quid

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/18700/...s/Holesaw-20mm
Logan Lassey
08.11.2009		Isn't it just a case of having to turn 8 rectangular holes into 8 round ones? You could do that yourself with a hand file (admittedly it would take a while), or better yet a Dremel or similar would be way faster. It doesn't matter if the holes aren't perfect as the buttons will have a lip on them that will cover the area around the hole.
Have not done this mod myself but have done lots of similar metalwork.
Shay Wyche
08.11.2009		Nope, I don't have a vci 100. Just trying to help out mate.
Leona Baliey
08.11.2009		have you done the mod? how much did they charge?
Shay Wyche
07.11.2009		Fabrication and Metal shops.

http://www.touchlocal.com/nat/c-3571-Machine+Shops

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