So, who needs "WHITE" offset Nintendo Molding?

[TheShanMan]

Bill, would it help if I took pics of me measuring my cabinet? All 3 of my measurements differed slightly from yours. But for instance we're only talking about 1/32" on the overall width (21/32 vs 20/32). Maybe you don't care about 1/32" but I figured it's better to be right on the money as opposed to having a sliver of the board's edge exposed.

My cab is particle board for the record.

And as for the 1/2" thing, I guess you're referring to pcolson's comment? I got the sense he was only talking about cp's in that post not the whole cab. So I'm guessing he has a home made cp and you shouldn't worry about it.

So even though you seem to be getting overwhelmed by the data you're getting, it seems to me the only "real" issue here is dialing in the measurements to a higher level of precision. I'd still buy if you decide to just stick with 5/8", but it just won't turn out quite as good as if you perfect the measurements.

Then again, it's conceivable that my calipers are wrong. I could try confirming my measurements with a regular tape measure too.

 

[Sectorseven]

audiomidiman: I received a sample of 5/8" molding from t-molding.com today and installed it in my offset plywood cab. What's strange is it fit flush on one side and left a very slight gap on the other side. I have a feeling the offset plywood cabs are not 'exactly' 5/8", they are very slightly wider than that.

To quote a previous poster:



I don't have calipers, but mine is also very slightly wider than 5/8" and as such, the offset 5/8" molding may still leave a slight gap on the edge.

Are there restrictions on the width you can produce it to? I really think we need to confirm the exact measurements some more.

Thanks!

I don't think my cabinet is plywood, but I tried a 5/8" sample from t-molding.com and it was exactly as you described.

 

[JuanUp]

Some photo reference.

I hope this helps...

Juan

 

[Paul Olson]

Sorry Bill, I posted that in reference to the cp discussion at the time. I need to remeasure the cps anyway, because 9/16 is probably right. Neither of my CPs are 5/8 though, and I think they are original.

 

[TheShanMan]

Awesome. Thanks for the 21/32" confirmation, JuanUp! So can you do that instead of 5/8" Bill? How about the other measurement corrections?

 

[BJWalker1371]

Go ahead and put me down for 60 plz.

Brad

 

[van]

I just measured all three of my offset PB cabs... the width is 11/16" give or take a micron.

xoxo van

 

[ChompingQuarters]

Argggggggg.... Data, Data and More Data... Enough people are interested to move forward no mater what. Now that Ice Cold Beer side art is complete I will take some time to refocus this week on the offset molding.

What I'd like to know is 5/8" is what I got on three cabinet. I will be more than willing to go back and remeasure. However, "if" I change the width to 11/16" what are the other measurements? Do I just add 1/32 on the left and 1/32 on the right side of the molding? Then "IF" it hangs over about 1/64" on both sides on a few of your cabinets will that be a problem? (if it is, I suggest just putting it out in the rain for a few minutes).

Bill

11/16" Revised Drawing Below.

 

[JamBurglar]

Ha! I'm in for some. I can help with measurements too if that's still needed. I also have some original T-Molding.

 

[TheShanMan]

Once again, here are my measurements, which are slightly different.

Here's what I measured with my calipers just now: 15/64", 21/64", and 21/32". While molding made to your measurements would be great, according to my calipers it wouldn't be "perfect", assuming my cab is a good specimen. I tried to make sure I checked an area that had no discernible damage. My cab has no discernible swelling either. The cab is in quite good condition other than the t-molding.

Hope that helps and I'm really excited to see this project happening. Thanks Bill!

 

[ChompingQuarters]

Once again, here are my measurements, which are slightly different.

Hey ... Would you mind taking my drawing and putting in your measurements. I need to know "if" the last drawing would accommodate your and everyone's needs and if the slot is in the correct location. If these measurements are all over the place I'm going to start wondering if Nintendo just used 3/4" molding and somehow trimmed one side with some special tool.

 

[TheShanMan]

Here you go. The slot is a hair wider than your original measurement (3/32 vs. 1/16) and your most recent measurement leaves 1/32 for the slot (which seems too small to me but I'm no expert). Maybe my slot is slightly enlarged due to the t-molding being pulled out? If that's the case then I guess you could add 1/64 to each side (making it 1/4 and 11/32) to end up with a slot of 1/16. That wouldn't have any bearing on the exact positioning of the leg of the T (what the heck do you call that part?). Hopefully this is helpful. I'm sure it's no fun trying to make sense of varying measurements.

 

[mystery_base]

I'm down for 20' if this will cover my DK Junior

 

[van]

If these measurements are all over the place I'm going to start wondering if Nintendo just used 3/4" molding and somehow trimmed one side with some special tool.

Just FYI, my Popeye had what *appeared* to be original molding and it was definitely trimmed 3/4" material. This Popeye is in one of the pressboard cabs, tho, different material from the standard PB, but same dimensions. I somehow lost the original DKJR molding I removed... but I would have sworn it was factory offset.

 

[ChompingQuarters]

Just FYI, my Popeye had what *appeared* to be original molding and it was definitely trimmed 3/4" material. This Popeye is in one of the pressboard cabs, tho, different material from the standard PB, but same dimensions. I somehow lost the original DKJR molding I removed... but I would have sworn it was factory offset.

Just tried to send you a PM but your mailbox is full... So, I sent you an e-mail...

Funny, I just replied back to you discussing this before I even read this reply. This is what I think Nintendo did... They installed "standard" 3/4" molding "flush" to one side and must of had a tool that quickly trimmed the other side flush. In order to do this they and make it fairly easy they would of "offset" the slot.

This is just an assumption.

 

[apocalypto]

What's the latest on this project?

Do you have enough consistent measurements to proceed?

Thanks!

 

[ChompingQuarters]

What's the latest on this project?

Do you have enough consistent measurements to proceed?

Thanks!

We are moving forward. Just waiting on a black sample (for finish)... Add 1/32 on the left and 1/32 on the right in order to accommodate for some swelling.

 

[sk8ersublime]

I just bought a DK cab. I am picking it up this weekend, if it is offset I will be down for 20ft. I will know for sure this weekend.

 

[priglmeier]

PlayChoice 10 / PO cabinet

I'm in if it fits PlayChoice 10 / PO cabinets. 20ft please.

 

[sk8ersublime]

Well my DK cab looks like 5/8 particle board, with offset t-molding slot .

Count me in for 20ft.

Whats the status of this actually happening?