I attempted to build an arcade cabinet back in 2019, never got to finish it completely as life got really messy after. I know the sides of the control stick panel are still missing. This was meant to to be a 4 player arcade cabinet with a CRT tv connected to either a emulation computer or a Mister.

I dont remember exactly all the knowledge I had back then, but I also feel like I know other techniques that might have been better at the time. Getting CFS later on has kind of made my memories shot too.

I did use plywood. White burch I believe.

I drilled everything with self drilling screws from the outside, while wood glueing them inside to try to seal with extra strength. Including the bottom panel, the panel in the marque and top, and some wood pieces on the sides that are holding the panel where the TV will go.

Does that seem like it will work good?

Being able to be moved like this (giving it to my cousin), and being able to hold a big 28 inch crt tv? Never got to try that yet.

And what would be the best way to paint this specific material (whitebirch plywood) black and apply art to it?

Is it bad that I drilled the holes from the outside like that and the tops are sticking out a tiny bit? Will that interfere with whichever way of applying art? Any good art appliance method that would cover those screw head bumps and not be physically interfered by it?

And can still be applied even when the cabinet is already assembled?

Is it too late to get and apply T-mould at all?

Thank you!!

Any advice on finishing this cab I worked on back in 2019?