Donkey Kong back door material/measurements

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I did some google searches and best I could find was measurements in the metric system.
I'm pretty sure they used ply for the backdoor material. I am guessing that it was 5/8" ply. Are there any measurements links to build the backdoor from scratch?
 
All the classic Nintendo cabinets I've seen are plywood.....but thinner than 5/8....looks close to 1/2". When I get to the shop today, I'll measure one.

Edward
 
Nintendo backdoors were 9/16" thick, but 1/2 inch plywood works well and is more readily available. I've made one before. The only thing you should make sure of when grabbing a piece is that it has not crowned or warped. You need a flat piece to start with, or the door will bow out the back and look terrible. If you do get one with a crown, make sure you point the concave side out, as the lower channel and upper lock will create the proper tension points to hold it flat to the cabinet.
 
Ah, ok. I can see where it would be very difficult to find a 9/16" piece. Most wood I've used has always been 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4". While working on these projects I'll leave the backdoor off for an extended period of time. I can imagine you sure wouldn't want to do that with this.
 
I asked this question last month (for DK Junior, but I think it's the same as DK) and got some pretty good information. You can see that thread here:
http://forums.arcade-museum.com/showthread.php?t=151182

jimkirk was nice enough to take some photos as well.

I was told 1/2" plywood and 23" x 50 3/8" for the dimensions.

Paul

Those are the dimensions of the back door on my Donkey Kong.

There is an additional 3/16" "lip" on the bottom to secure the door into the bottom slot.
 
Ah, ok. I can see where it would be very difficult to find a 9/16" piece. Most wood I've used has always been 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4". While working on these projects I'll leave the backdoor off for an extended period of time. I can imagine you sure wouldn't want to do that with this.

All you really need is 3 phase power and a 24" planer (not mine, pic is hot)

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