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The cabinet is made out of 12mm MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). MDF is a really hard type of wood, and it is made under immense pressure. I believe that MDF is the perfect material for MAME-projects as it is easy to cut, rout and sand. The backside with it is that it is an expensive material and also quite heavy. It also does not do well with humidity if untreated, and you have to prime and give the material a minimum of two layers with paint as the material "drinks" paint.

Do remember that the dust from sanding, cutting or routing MDF is highly poisonous so remember to wear a mask. 3M masks are a good choice and also attach a vakuum cleaner to your tools.

The cab I´m making is based on Rasmus Koenig Sørensen´s Weecade. It´s a so called bartop and it´s small and compact. The good part: Less use of MDF. The bad part: You have to be really accurate in the way you work. The drawings have been modified by me, but the general outline has to credited to Rasmus. I am thankful for him sharing all his drawings and work with us. He really influenced me and got me into MAME and cabinet building. Please do visit his site and check out his other great cabinets: http://www.koenigs.dk/mame/eng/

Also remember to donate at his site if you´re deciding to use his drawings. It´s the right thing to do :)