Replacement control panel

[computerfixerguy]

Here is the situation:

I am in the process of repairing a pretty poorly converted M.A.C.H. 3 cabinet. The original metal control panel had lots of additional holes hacked into it.

I don't have the tools for metal work but replacing the panel with wood will be super easy. My plan is to use a piece of plywood then cover it with a generic vinyl overlay and apply t-molding to any edges left showing.

I'm thinking there are a dozen ways to do this, am I missing anything obvious that would make it ten times better?

[iankellogg]

it is a shame you don't know anyone with a welder and metal shop as that is how i am doing this exact same issue with my restores.  I am not too sure what would be the best way to do this, have you checked ebay for a control panel? I have gotten a QIX control panel that way.

[STEVESPEEZE]

Here is the situation:

I am in the process of repairing a pretty poorly converted M.A.C.H. 3 cabinet. The original metal control panel had lots of additional holes hacked into it.

I don't have the tools for metal work but replacing the panel with wood will be super easy. My plan is to use a piece of plywood then cover it with a generic vinyl overlay and apply t-molding to any edges left showing.

I'm thinking there are a dozen ways to do this, am I missing anything obvious that would make it ten times better?

Can I have a look at the CP ?

[computerfixerguy]

Here is the situation:

I am in the process of repairing a pretty poorly converted M.A.C.H. 3 cabinet. The original metal control panel had lots of additional holes hacked into it.

I don't have the tools for metal work but replacing the panel with wood will be super easy. My plan is to use a piece of plywood then cover it with a generic vinyl overlay and apply t-molding to any edges left showing.

I'm thinking there are a dozen ways to do this, am I missing anything obvious that would make it ten times better?

Can I have a look at the CP ?

Here you go buddy.

http://imgur.com/a/qRXE4

[STEVESPEEZE]

Here is the situation:

I am in the process of repairing a pretty poorly converted M.A.C.H. 3 cabinet. The original metal control panel had lots of additional holes hacked into it.

I don't have the tools for metal work but replacing the panel with wood will be super easy. My plan is to use a piece of plywood then cover it with a generic vinyl overlay and apply t-molding to any edges left showing.

I'm thinking there are a dozen ways to do this, am I missing anything obvious that would make it ten times better?

Can I have a look at the CP ?

Here you go buddy.

http://imgur.com/a/qRXE4


this is what I woulda done....
Stripped the camo off... sandblast it in a blasting tent , then I woulda got out the die cutter and made pieces to tack onto the cp and finally grind it flat.
you wouldn't happen to live in Connecticut would you ?
your other choice is to have somebody cut a thin piece of sheet the same size as the top and either tack that on or drill holes and use carriage bolts.
the re cut the CP layout you want.

[iankellogg]

That is simple enough to replace with wood. all you need to do is match the latch hooks and keep it around the same size. Use a nice piece of wood, cabinet ply is of course the best choice but MDF works as well. I would still start thinking about finding a metal shop to do fix that CP for you.