DIY Vewlix-Style Arcade Cabinet - Part One

In this episode, I build yet another arcade machine.
This time, I built a Vewlix-style design. The original design was made by a Japanese company named Taito. This Candy Cab is designed for players to sit down and enjoy playing rather than the standard style of arcade I'm used to.
I tried to list everything used in this video aside from 3/4" MDF. LOL
My Etsy Store - www.etsy.com/shop/WoodenFXCre...
Because I didn't have enough tools for this build, I just grabbed what I needed from my arsenal. Keep in mind that this collection of tools took years to gather.
That warm beige cote that I was wearing:
knoxfr.com/
Tools Used:
Dewalt Cordless Circular Saw - a.co/d/6Jxd4PT
WEN - Track Saw - a.co/d/9TwHlXl
WEN - Track Saw Tracks - a.co/d/1JoNceI
WEN - Track Saw Track Clamps - a.co/d/djC2Jra
Dewalt Cordless Drill - a.co/d/b8zmfVh
Dewalt Table Saw - a.co/d/gfGsQuW
Dewalt Plung Router - a.co/d/8jebNrE
Ridgid Palm Router - www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-5-...
Ryobi Right Angle Drill - www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE...
Ryobi Cordless Sander - a.co/d/cuOxBuc
Ryobi Nail Gun - www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE...
Kobalt Router Table - www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Fixed...
Plxiglass Jigsaw Blades - www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-3-...
Irwin 1 1/8" Spade Bit - a.co/d/5fc8kf6
4" Hole Bit - www.lowes.com/pd/LENOX-LNX-4-...
Mr. Pen - Compass - a.co/d/9dznVT9
Digital Angle Finder - www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Dig...
Forster Bit Set - a.co/d/6Vqce6b
Freud Chamfer Router Bit - a.co/d/6lZ7HRP
Self-Centering Drill Bit Set - a.co/d/8mX9EfB
Flush Trim Bit Set - a.co/d/fJ7meTw
Counter-Sink Bits - a.co/d/5zJ1zTT
Setup Block Hight Guage Set - a.co/d/0xeu2R1
Corner Clamp - a.co/d/39fdGWl
CNC - i2r W.42 - i2rcnc.com/products/i2rcnc-w-...
For CNC work, go to sendcutsend.com/
Music:
www.epidemicsound.com/
Tracks - Night Staker by Wave Saver
Midnight Rider by The Big Let Down

[@frankiechan9651]

I've been out of the arcade scene for quite a while - yet YT obviously remembered and suggested this to me. I have an old Namco Excellena 2 Candy cab that I stripped, refurbished and repainted a decade ago and running MAME on an old PC. The only issue is that it still has the CRT monitor in it - it works, but one day I'm going to have to work out how to put an LCD in it. Might build a brand new frame out of plywood, much like you have done, that holds the LCD in place, rather than try and modify the plastic frame.

[@CGRTist]

Oh man, Good luck! It's cool that the CRT is still functional!

[@RebelBaseBuilds]

Dude, such a polished video and an awesome project! Your command of the tools are impressive, and the overall vision for this thing is amazing. How dare you continue to use the jigsaw for hole cutting though 😂 I expect to see more helmet quick changes in part 2. The world is always a better place when my friend Ron releases content 😊 Thanks for an awesome video bro 😊

[@CGRTist]

Thanks buddy, means a lot coming from you! And yes, more helmets to come!

[@t3chrs]

Welcome back! You were missed.

[@CGRTist]

Thank you!

[@TNpsellers]

Love it - planning to build my own Viewlix styled cabinet. Thank you

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! You'll have to show me what you come up with! Good Luck!

[@MossyMintsGM]

Awesome Video! I'm super excited to have my very own arcade cabinet!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! Hurry and build it!

[@pixelmator]

I'm glad that you are back. Any word on making the theater sign outside by the motorized door, and replace the one from Hobby Lobby.

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! Yep, I'm designing that sign very soon!

[@WhiteysWickedWorkshop]

Welcome back Ron! Always a fun time on your videos. You’re really getting into these cabinets, you make it look so easy. Great job my friend!

[@CGRTist]

Thanks, W3! I do enjoy making these!

[@jbb3141]

I stumbled across your video and within the first 30 seconds you had yourself a new subscriber. BTW, that's one nice workshop you have!

[@CGRTist]

That's awesome, man! Thank you!!

[@SidebandSamurai]

Hey welcome back, I have missed you!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you so much!

[@conejolucas8747]

Hermoso trabajo, esperando la segunda parte con ansias.

[@CGRTist]

Muchas gracias, me alegro que hayas disfrutado la construcción.

[@jcwork85]

I love a Vewlix build! Really excited to follow this one!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! I've started on part II this week.

[@Trashbash_Creations]

Great build, I can't wait to see what other wonderful creations you come up with this year!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! I have some ideas that are begging to get out of my head!

[@SheLionGaming]

Very impressive skillset! Nice work

[@CGRTist]

Thank you!!

[@GCubedProductions]

Welcome back. Loved your straight to camera opening. Keep the great videos and interesting projects coming.

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! I do plan to have more soon!

[@NetEffect]

Welcome back. Each video surpasses the last, and I can't wait to see the final outcome of this awesome arcade machine build. 😎👍

[@CGRTist]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate that!

[@made4]

Nice to see you back Ron! Love it!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you!

[@HawkWorley]

That is turning out fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing where you take this!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! I can't wait to finish it!

[@ResinBelle]

Seriously cool man. Glad to see you back!

[@CGRTist]

Thanks Resin! Appreciate that!

[@iainwade]

Imagine throwing away a perfectly good piano hinge. Thanks for plans, looks awesome :)

[@CGRTist]

Right?! It was a bed headboard with two doors. I had to get it! LOL

[@MrHeavyXD]

Just found your channel through this video, cant wait for the other parts and see this awesome build done!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! Welcome aboard!

[@garlandsworkshop]

Awesome build Ron ! I look forward to more on this series

[@CGRTist]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm starting on part two this week!

[@blackmarketoutpost]

Fantastic build I can’t wait to play the finished product

[@CGRTist]

Right?! Me too, buddy!

[@rphntw1n]

Love this design.

[@CGRTist]

Thanks, yeah, I really like it as well!

[@farscape3100]

i know i have said this before lol but again its good to have you back 😊

[@CGRTist]

Appreciate it, Thanks!

[@GalactiVids]

This looks great so far, I imagine it will look incredible once painted and finished.

[@CGRTist]

Yeah, man, I can't wait to start on that this week!

[@blizatrex]

This is the start of an epic game cabinet.

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! I'm sanding and priming the cabinet now

[@stormk-1130]

Looks pretty cool man

[@CGRTist]

Thank you!

[@StuHarrison729]

Nicely done! The viewlix was always a cabinet I wanted to build--and I appreciated your helmet easter eggs :)

[@CGRTist]

Haha! Gotta have some eye-candy in there at times!

[@GreatScott.]

I was looking to start building in a 2nd arcade cabinet but wanted a different look, I think you have given me the inspiration I need for my arcade cabinet shape

[@CGRTist]

Awesome, you'll have to show me what you come up with!

[@ekij133]

Great to see you back again. Hopefully you get a chance to work on a few more projects in 2024.

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! Oh yeah, I have a some cool ideas coming soon!

[@knoxinc]

Great content! 🤘🏻

[@CGRTist]

Appreciate it! Thanks!

[@TheSmugglersRoom]

Really enjoyed this Ron! Looks like you’ve been working on the shop, it looks great! What a machine you are making man, all those bevels!! Outstanding. (I don’t envy all the MDF dust you had to deal with, been there man, so many times!)

[@CGRTist]

Thank you! Yeah, I tried to get a little more organized. Now I have to bevel EVERYTHING. And yes, SO much MDF dust. :-(

[@MotownBatman]

Hey... That Felt Slightly Nice LOL. Well done Sir! Nice Build.

[@CGRTist]

Man, it did! LOL, Thanks!

[@HoppyToad101]

I love this!

[@CGRTist]

Thank you!

[@sukkafoo]

Climb cuts on the router table, followed immediately by unsupported material on the fence side of the table saw? Hope your health insurance is comprehensive! Neat project, though!

[@CGRTist]

Yeah I've changed my method to be MUCH safer.

[@dattisha27]

i purchased the plans but i dont have a cnc could you include measurments with the files for the pieces so i can measure out and cut myself

[@CGRTist]

There are two plans available. CNC and non-CNC with all the measurements.

[@miltonian4266]

You need to start wearing eye protection when your working in the shop.

[@CGRTist]

You are absolutely right! I will!

[@Ruzkig]

Hi CGR, Just bought your DIY-plans. I live in Sweden, here we use metric system. You don’t happen to have the plans in mm? I’m not very sure how to convert inches to mm. I know that you multiply by 25,4 to get mm. But how do i multiply 19 7/8” for example? And for instance 29” in mm = 736,6mm. Very odd measure in mm. I know there’s converters online, but I’m not really sure how to enter 19 7/8” for example. Sorry I’m a bit slow.

[@CGRTist]

Send me a message on Instagram. We'll work on a metric version

[@DDjunky]

What's the footprint of the cabinet? Is it easy to modify for specific hardware/buttons/joysticks/tv?

[@CGRTist]

Yes, it's super easy to modify the plans to your liking. The footprint is 32" x 25".

[@DDjunky]

@@CGRTist Awesome. Thanks. I’ll grab the CNC plans soon. I work at a cabinet shop and will get a buddy in drafting to help modify it and run it on our CNC machines. Debating using black melamine MDF, but not sure yet. Looking forward to part 2.

[@GPUSifu]

if you sell this as a flatpack i will buy

[@CGRTist]

I have thought about making a flat-pack available

[@GPUSifu]

@@CGRTist take my $$$$