How to Build A Bartop Arcade
This deserves a little back story, and unlike most of my stories, I’ll make it quick! When my wife and I got married, my new brother-in-law thought it would be funny to get us a candy machine as a wedding gift. I don’t mean a novelty desktop size candy machine. I mean an industrial-sized three-chamber quarter needing candy machine like the kind you find outside your local convenience store. He never knew I wanted one, so the jokes on him, but nevertheless, I had to pay him back with something equally as cool and unique. Which leads us here to this bartop arcade build. It is easily one of my favorite builds. Check out the videos below, and pick up the plans to build it yourself!
Tools you’ll need:
- Tablesaw or Circular Saw
- Jigsaw
- Router
- Brad Nailer
- Chisel or Flush Trim Saw
Materials:
- Downloadable Plans
- 3/4″ MDF (48″ x 48″)
- 1/4″ MDF (24″x 24″)
- 1/4 Bolts
- 1/4 Threaded Inserts
- Piano Hinge
- Black Gloss Paint
