Here’s a full dump of the spreadsheet I used to keep track of pricing as well as time. I tried to track where I bought everything or where you could buy it, and what the cost was. Keep in mind these prices are from 2005. Some stuff like the PC can be had for $200 or so. Also some of this I already had.
While the cost may seem daunting the truth is if you borrow tools, and work smartly you can build a cabinet for a reasonable cost. MDF and a lot of the basic components aren’t that expensive, it’s all the extras that get you like artwork and kick-plates, and smoked glass and all the rest.
Cabinet Supplies
qty | Item | part # | Cost | total Cost | Currency | Location |
1 |
box of 50 6×1/2 inch wood screws |
$3.48 |
$3.48 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 6×1 1/2″ wood screws |
$4.94 |
$4.94 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 6×1″ wood screws |
$4.40 |
$4.40 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 6×3/4″ wood screws |
$4.06 |
$4.06 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 8×1″ wood screws |
$3.59 |
$3.59 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 8×3/4″ wood screws |
$3.78 |
$3.78 |
CND | Rona | |
3 |
box of 50 8×1 3/4″ wood screws |
$5.08 |
$15.24 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of 50 8×1 1/4″ wood screws |
$4.12 |
$4.12 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
no more nails |
$4.97 |
$4.97 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Mailbox Lock |
$3.21 |
$3.21 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
sth heavy duty corner bracket |
$4.97 |
$9.94 |
CND | Rona | |
4 |
4 sth reinforcing corner bracket |
$0.99 |
$3.96 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
IMP RG0413 |
$11.28 |
$11.28 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
20ft of 3/4″ Yellow T-molding |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
USD | www.t-molding.com | |
1 |
60ft of 3/4″ Black Leather T-molding |
$22.20 |
$22.20 |
USD | www.t-molding.com | |
1 |
T-molding shipping |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
USD | www.t-molding.com | |
1 |
T-molding tax |
$13.45 |
$13.45 |
CND | www.t-molding.com | |
2 |
sth UT. Hngs |
$2.82 |
$5.64 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
24″ x 36″ 3.00mm width Clear acrylic |
$15.40 |
$15.40 |
CND | Rona | |
4 |
2x2x8 spruce |
$2.30 |
$9.20 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
2x3x8 spruce |
$6.49 |
$6.49 |
CND | Rona | |
12 |
bolt, carriage zinc 5/16″x2-12″ |
$0.04 |
$0.48 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
chairmat 45″x53″ |
$45.71 |
$45.71 |
CND | Staples Business Depot | |
4 |
1/2×1-1/2 Cap Screw |
$0.77 |
$3.08 |
CND | Rona | |
4 |
3/4″ 4’x8′ MDF |
$29.23 |
$116.92 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
5/8″ 4’x8′ MDF |
$24.97 |
$24.97 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
suregrip glue |
$4.56 |
$4.56 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Rona Truck Rental to move MDF |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
CND | Rona | |
24 |
Bristol board |
$1.00 |
$24.00 |
CND | Staples Business Depot | |
2 |
2x4x8 spruce stud |
$3.55 |
$7.10 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
3.8 L Primer Kover |
$32.91 |
$32.91 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Undercabinet |
$17.76 |
$17.76 |
CND | Rona | |
4 |
nuts |
$0.13 |
$0.52 |
CND | Rona | |
7 |
carriage bolds |
$0.32 |
$2.24 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Aluminum Decorative Metal |
$29.02 |
$29.02 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
1/16″ Drill Bit Cobalt |
$2.59 |
$5.18 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Art Work |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
USD | www.mamemarquees.com | |
1 |
1/8 aluminum checker plate |
$26.25 |
$26.25 |
CND | metal shop on Midway just west of Dixie | |
4 |
1/2″ x 3/4″ corner brakets |
$2.68 |
$10.72 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
foam rollers and pads |
$5.98 |
$11.96 |
CND | Rona | |
24 |
Hex nuts |
$0.32 |
$7.68 |
CND | Rona | |
24 |
washers |
$0.10 |
$2.40 |
CND | Rona | |
24 |
10-32 x 2″ bolts |
$0.88 |
$21.12 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
spray paint primer |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
CND | Micheals | |
1 |
silver spray paint |
$4.99 |
$4.99 |
CND | Micheals | |
4 |
6″ floral rings |
$1.69 |
$6.76 |
CND | Micheals | |
1 |
27″ x 25.5″ smoked glass |
$80.46 |
$80.46 |
CND |
Electronic Supplies
qty | Item | Part # | Cost | total Cost | Currency | Location |
1 |
JVC AV-2771S 27″ TV |
$184.00 |
$184.00 |
CND | Burn’s TV | |
1 |
1 GB Memory |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
160 GB Hard Drive |
$110.00 |
$110.00 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
ATX Case |
$33.00 |
$33.00 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
64MB Asus Radeon A7000 ATI Video Card |
$57.49 |
$57.49 |
CND | COMPURESOURCE.CA | |
1 |
AMD Semron 3000+ |
$132.00 |
$132.00 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
Creative Inspire T3000 2.1 Speaker System |
$53.00 |
$53.00 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
ASUS AMD Mother Board |
$78.99 |
$78.99 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
Sound Blaster Live! 5.1 |
$24.99 |
$24.99 |
CND | Canada Computers | |
1 |
CD-ROM |
$9.99 |
$9.99 |
CND | COMPURESOURCE.CA | |
1 |
S-Video Cable |
$12.99 |
$12.99 |
CND | Future Shop | |
1 |
2225 Joules Smart Strip Power Strip | LCG1 |
$43.95 |
$43.95 |
USD | http://www.smartstrip.net |
2 |
22 gauge female disconnects .250 |
$12.28 |
$24.56 |
CND | Home Depot | |
2 |
22 gauge female disconnects .187 |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
CND | A-1 Electric | |
1 |
84 ft 22 gauge wire |
$8.40 |
$8.40 |
CND | A-1 Electric | |
1 |
200 GB Hard Drive |
$120.00 |
$120.00 |
cnd | Canada Computers |
Joystick Supplies
qty | Item | Part # | Cost | total Cost | Currency | Location |
1 |
e-stick |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
USD | www.ultimarc.com | |
1 |
extra 1-pack ps/2 cable |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
USD | www.ultimarc.com | |
1 |
I-PAC4 interface |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
USD | www.ultimarc.com | |
1 |
Oscar V2 complete with “push” option |
$71.00 |
$71.00 |
USD | http://www.mameworld.net/massive/Store/OSCAR/Oscar.htm | |
1 |
DOT style, black anodized knob |
$16.00 |
$16.00 |
USD | http://www.mameworld.net/massive/Store/OSCAR/Oscar.htm | |
1 |
USB wiring kit |
$9.00 |
$9.00 |
USD | http://www.mameworld.net/massive/Store/OSCAR/Oscar.htm | |
1 |
ultimarc shipping |
$12.00 |
$12.00 |
USD | www.ultimarc.com | |
1 |
oscar shipping |
$7.00 |
$7.00 |
USD | http://www.mameworld.net/massive/Store/OSCAR/Oscar.htm | |
14 |
red horiz competion buttons | 58-9100L |
$2.00 |
$28.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
14 |
blue horiz competion buttons | 58-9122L |
$2.00 |
$28.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
7 |
green horiz competion buttons | 58-9133L |
$2.00 |
$14.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
7 |
yellow horiz competion buttons | 58-9155L |
$2.00 |
$14.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
20 |
black horiz competion buttons | 58-9166L |
$2.00 |
$40.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
4 |
orange horiz competion buttons | 58-9177L |
$2.00 |
$8.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
2 |
white plyr 1 horiz competion buttons | 58-9111-L1PLY |
$2.50 |
$5.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
2 |
white plyr 2 horiz competion buttons | 58-9111-L2PLY |
$2.50 |
$5.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
white plyr 3 horiz competion buttons | 58-9111-L3PLY |
$2.50 |
$2.50 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
white plyr 4 horiz competion buttons | 58-9111-L4PLY |
$2.50 |
$2.50 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
Push button Wrench | 53-8002-00 |
$3.00 |
$3.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
2 |
Black Trackball Mounting Plate | 55-11001-00 |
$16.00 |
$32.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
2 |
Beverage Cup holders | 27-1422-00 |
$11.00 |
$22.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
10 FT Happ Marquee Retainer | 49-1000-00 |
$12.50 |
$12.50 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
14 |
Happ ID Tags | 95-4009-00 |
$0.36 |
$5.04 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
8-way competition Red Joystick | 50-6070-10 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
8-way competition Green Joystick | 50-6070-13 |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
8-way competition Blue Joystick | 50-6070- |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
8-way competition Yellow Joystick | 50-6070- |
$15.00 |
$15.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
27″ Bezel | 49-0106-00 |
$28.00 |
$28.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
3″ USB Blue Translucent Trackball | 56-0300-12T |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
3″ High lip Track Ball | 56-0100-11HL |
$65.00 |
$65.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
2 |
Super 4/8 way joysticks | 50-6084-00 |
$12.00 |
$24.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
small coin-door 2 Entry | 40-0713-00 |
$48.00 |
$48.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
4 |
leg leveller 2″ for Video Game | 49-1002-02 |
$1.20 |
$4.80 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
4 |
Bracket Leg Leveller Regular Mounting Plates | 49-1500-00 |
$4.25 |
$17.00 |
CND | http://www.starburstcoin.com/ |
1 |
mini-pac |
$69.00 |
USD | www.ultimarc.com | ||
2 |
pack of 4 pcb feet | www.ultimarc.com |
Tools
qty | Item | Part # | Cost | total Cost | Currency | Location |
1 |
Black & Decker Jigsaw |
$39.99 |
$39.99 |
CND | Home Depot | |
1 |
7-1/4″ Skill Circular Saw |
$49.00 |
$49.00 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Black & Decker hand sander |
$39.99 |
$39.99 |
CND | Gift | |
1 |
cordless Mastercraft Drill Set |
$79.00 |
$79.00 |
CND | Gift | |
1 |
Miter Saw |
$160.00 |
$160.00 |
CND | Gift | |
1 |
Rubber Mallet |
$17.93 |
$17.93 |
CND | Rona | |
4 |
Folding Saw Horses |
$13.97 |
$55.88 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
3-PC Safety Kit |
$9.58 |
$19.16 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Leveler |
$7.60 |
$7.60 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
2 Retractable Knives |
$16.99 |
$33.98 |
CND | Rona | |
3 |
Respirator Masks |
$6.47 |
$19.41 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
1/2 sheet fine sand paper |
$2.64 |
$2.64 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
1/2 sheet coarse sand paper |
$2.64 |
$2.64 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
1/2 sheet medium sand paper |
$2.64 |
$2.64 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Forstner bit 1 1/8″ |
$15.24 |
$15.24 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
3/8″ countersink drill bit |
$3.34 |
$3.34 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
3 pc countersink set |
$8.27 |
$8.27 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
2″ handi clamp quick grip |
$8.39 |
$16.78 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Skill Jig saw Blade assortment pack |
$16.42 |
$16.42 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Jigsaw Blade 10/Pk |
$9.81 |
$9.81 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
Freud 1/16″ slot cutter router bit | 10 63-100 |
$33.35 |
$33.35 |
CND | Bar-Ben Hardware inc.; 1115 Derry Rd. E.; Mississauga, Ont. L5T 1P3; Tel: 905-670-8800 |
1 |
22 tooth Circular Saw Blade |
$7.99 |
$7.99 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
pencils |
$6.96 |
$6.96 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
1-1/8″ spade wood drill bit |
$5.89 |
$5.89 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
quick square |
$9.56 |
$9.56 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
13 PC Spade drill set |
$16.94 |
$16.94 |
CND | Rona | |
2 |
3″ 90 Degree Clamp |
$12.69 |
$25.38 |
CND | Home Depot | |
4 |
clamps |
$2.98 |
$11.92 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
3/4″ 2″x4″ plywood to secure skill saw onto as a portable bench for it |
$17.48 |
$17.48 |
CND | Rona | |
1 |
box of Drill Bits |
$24.99 |
$24.99 |
CND | Gift | |
1 |
router |
$99.00 |
$99.00 |
CND | borrowed | |
1 |
6pc router bit set |
$17.94 |
$17.94 |
CND | Rona |
Hours Spent
hours spent | cost | date | activities | # of workers | total cost |
6 |
$240 |
03/25/2005 | measuring out all cuts onto Bristol board templates, and then remeasuring |
2 |
$480 |
2 |
$80 |
03/27/2005 | cutting out all the Bristol board |
1 |
$80 |
8 |
$320 |
04/03/2005 |
drawing all items onto wood, and then remeasuring all drawings on wood, and cutting wood, and then realizing that the cuts with the jig saw blade suck, and we ruined a piece of MDF. Cut MDF it into smaller managabel pieces |
2 |
$640 |
12 |
$480 |
04/08/2005 |
redrew the bad board onto MDF from the templates, and then made all the cuts, with a skill saw to get straight edges this time, and got proper blade for the Jigsaw, and cut rounded edges with that |
1 |
$480 |
12 |
$480 |
04/10/2005 |
More Cutting, and routing, and assembling |
2 |
$960 |
2 |
$80 |
04/13/2005 | assembling |
2 |
$160 |
3 |
$120 |
04/14/2005 | still screwing things together |
1 |
$120 |
6 |
$240 |
04/16/2005 | building coin box frame, speaker frames, drilling CP, filling holes and cracks. |
1 |
$240 |
4 |
$160 |
04/17/2005 | Finish Drilling CP and routing out top |
1 |
$160 |
3 |
$120 |
04/21/2005 | sanding, sanding and sanding |
1 |
$120 |
3 |
$120 |
04/22/2005 | design CP box |
2 |
$240 |
12 |
$480 |
04/23/2005 | still designing CP box and cutting |
2 |
$960 |
6 |
$240 |
04/24/2005 | assembling CP box, cleanup for painting |
1 |
$240 |
2 |
$80 |
04/28/2005 | priming |
1 |
$80 |
2 |
$80 |
04/29/2005 | painting |
1 |
$80 |
2 |
$80 |
04/30/2005 | painting |
1 |
$80 |
2 |
$80 |
05/01/2005 |
painting |
1 |
$80 |
2 |
$80 |
05/02/2005 |
moving to basement and assembling, and wiring CP |
2 |
$160 |
8 |
$320 |
several days | shopping for parts, runs to get more parts, and then more runs to get more parts we forgot about |
1 |
$320 |
Final Total
Final total: |
$9,507.95 |
Final no hours total: |
$3,827.95 |
Final no hours or tools total: |
$2,950.83 |
Final no hours or tools or computer total: |
$1,827.47 |
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