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Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Thoughts both confusing and enlightening.

Why is a raven like a writing desk?

Thoughts both confusing and enlightening.

Building a MAME cabinet 2

elbeno, 20 June, 200729 July, 2007

The project progresses. I’m working from arcadecab.com as my main source for information.

So far I have amassed the following:

  • Circular saw
  • Router
  • Sander
  • Clamps
  • 1lb 1-1/4″ coarse drywall screws
  • 25′ extension cable
  • 1-1/8″ spade bit
  • 2 x Perfect 360 joysticks
  • 1P and 2P start buttons
  • 20 horizontal microswitch pushbuttons (5 black, 13 red, 2 white)
  • I-PAC2 USB interface
  • Opti-PAC USB interface
  • 3″ trackball (red) and mounting kit
  • Smart power strip
  • 2.1 speaker set
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