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shenske:
Thanks for the praise guys ;D
--- Quote from: wiggy on March 12, 2014, 10:11:09 AM ---Looks great, man!
I know why the TG16 ED isn't in the group shot. There isn't a whole lot of real estate for labels and paint :-\
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Well i made a cover for it a while back for the mini gift card case. As far as the actual device there is not a whole lot you can do to customize something the width of 2 gift cards. I'm trying to figure something out to spice it up but i'm not holding my breath.
--- Quote from: Blaasvis on March 12, 2014, 10:12:12 AM ---Awesome work.
What do you use to print the stickers ?
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I get them printed at OfficeMax of 'full sheet label paper.' They used to just sell you one sheet and print on that for $1-$1.25. They were bought out at the end of last year so they no longer offer a one sheet at a time so i had to buy 25 sheets (i have lots of spares now). The 25 label sheets was only $15 though so it actually ends up being cheaper in the long run.
They don't have the same gloss as the original labels but they stick just fine and i haven't had any peeling issues even with labels i have printed over 4 years ago.
PRODUCT #: OM96332
--- Quote from: KMSoulja on March 12, 2014, 11:44:50 AM ---that is awesome. I was starting to wonder if I was the only game collector who also collects everdrives/flash carts.
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I've been getting more and more intrigued by repros so i figured the best way to get a true feel to what they'd be like is to play them on the real hardware. I've also been using them as a 'demo unit' for games I've never played. That way i can try it out and if i like it i'll hunt down the cart for it. ;D
I've added a lot of games to the want list since grabbing these.
shenske:
Finally! After 2 days of hard work, my console shelf is completed!
I've been planning on making this shelf for some time now. I knew it would take a few solid days of work so I wanted to get this done while i was on staycation. The last 2 staycations i had I either procrastinated or to was just too lazy to get it done. Enough was enough, i had to get it done and i'm very glad i took the initiative. ;D
Some of you may know i purchased 3 bookshelves from Borders when they went out of business. They are built to be tilted back against the wall. Each one is 8ft x 3ft. The way my game room is set up i couldn't put them all side by side because of the window. I always had kind of an awkward gap between the two shelves under the window so i thought it would be perfect to put my consoles there. The video cords go to one of 3 system switchers i have. Each row's power cords with go to their own power strip. The cords from the switch box run behind the shelf to the tv.
The shelf is 3 ft high and 5 ft wide, 12" deep at the base and 10" deep at the top. It sits flush with the adjacent shelves.
Just put together everything in the garage.
Fits like a glove!
Consoles on the shelf. I have some cases on the shelves for now until i make the wood dividers.
I'm unsure if i want to have dividers between each system or just split down the middle.
There is a 1 1/2" piece of wood across the back of each shelf to help prevent bowing.
I deserved this ...
As always, let me know what you think! ;D
wiggy:
Cool man!
If you wanna give it some more protection against bowing (aside from NOT using plywood ;)), you could place a sheet of plywood/MDF/whatever on the back and toss some screws into the shelves through the backing material. Will help keep the shelves from sagging AND it'll give it a LOT more structural rigidity (will stand better on its own, and not sway side-to-side).
shenske:
I'm planning on adding a back piece of 1/16" plywood and painting it black. I'm going to use a nail gun or staple gun to secure it.
I just got really excited when i got this far, lol :)
CMDLineKing:
--- Quote from: shenske on August 14, 2014, 10:40:10 PM ---I'm planning on adding a back piece of 1/16" plywood and painting it black. I'm going to use a nail gun or staple gun to secure it.
I just got really excited when i got this far, lol :)
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Better watch out.. If you leave it in front of that window.. Those consoles may discolor!