Hey Builder, ever thought about putting your solid framing skills to the test by building a custom arcade cabinet? I could throw some high‑score challenges at it while you make sure the wood stays true—just imagine the thrill of a machine that never cracks under pressure. What do you say? Ready to lay down the foundation for the ultimate gaming beast?

First off, no one’s chasing wobble when you’re building a beast, so let’s lock this in. Measure 36 inches wide, 48 inches tall, 18 inches deep. That gives us a solid 10‑in‑thick base to spread the weight. Use 3/4” thick maple or plywood for the walls—strong, light, and easy to cut. For the joints, go classic mortise‑tenon on the corners, reinforced with ½” dowels and a light coat of epoxy. Keep the back panel a bit thinner, ½”, to reduce weight but still support the arcade board. The top will be a 3‑in thick steel plate for extra durability, mounted with four steel L‑brackets. If we keep the total weight under 70 pounds, the frame won’t sag, and we’ll have a cabinet that feels solid in the palms of gamers. Sound good, or you wanna add a neon LED strip for that extra flash?