Step-by-Step Guide to Cutdown A NAOMI Universal to a Shorty

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:57 pm

Hi, :smt006

I Decided to go Ahead and Cut Down my 3 Cabinets

Is there a link to a Step-by-Step Guide to Cutdown A NAOMI Universal to a Shorty.

Do you cut off the top or the bottom of the legs (my guess is top)

Any pointers or links to conversions greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Bob Presutti

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:19 pm

I found this:

Ok so a few of you have asked how it was done so here is a quick guide from the point where you have the cab in bits.

You will need the following tools :-

Tape measure and marker pen.

Security bit set and 10mm socket to dismantle the cab.

Electric Drill, 10mm HSS drill bit, 10mm saw drill bit, jigsaw with fine metal blade, handfile.

1 Measure the coin chute (that bolts to the right leg)

2 Measure up the legs - I take a few mm less off for sanding down any rough cutting. Then cut off using jigsaw

3 Align legs with the plate the monitor back cover level, grind, file and sand down the bottoms so they are both level and flat (this stops it CP being on the p1ss).

4 Take the offcut and use it for a template for the 2 side holes, the 3 back holes and the cable hole.

5 Drill a 10mm hole at each end of the slot and each corner of the cable hole. Use a rotozip or file to join the 2 holes together, use the jigsaw to cut the straight sides for the oblong hole.

6 Tidy up holes with a file. (they are not quite finished but you get the idea)

7 Mark the 2 points where the hoof attaches. drill a small hole for the self-tapper at the back and a bigger hole so you can fit a small coachbolt on the side.

8 Re-fit legs using large washers to cover any sharp edges. not forgetting to re-fit the earth straps

9 Re-fit monitor supports etc and check fit & that CP is level.

10 Re-fit hoof

11 Measure from top of hoof to top of leg. Cut bottom from outer leg to this measurement - this is critical cut too much off and you will have a gap.

I deliberatly cut too little off and file down the 1-2mm extra. This is the most important part you do not want to go wrong here!

If your a little sloppy on the inside legs there is a little give and you can cover wonky holes with bigger washers but you cannot get replacement outer skins.

"Cut em too short or on the p1ss and it will look crap"

The moment of truth ....... Re-fit outer skin to leg.

And the money shot.... This is what the bottom edge should look like - No gaps and straight.

Finally the almost finished job, a bit of tidying to do - But you get the idea.

Credit to author Penrhos.

Hope this helps

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:48 pm

WOW

Thanks RGP / Penrhos

That look like more skill than I have :smt011

riverservice.co.jp used to sell 'shortie' kits but the seemed to have fallen off the internet.

NE1 know their new website address?

Thanks

Bob Presutti

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:39 pm

Here ya go!

http://www.rs2006.co.jp/

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:42 am

Thanks RGP

Has NE1 used these conversion kits?

http://www.rs2006.co.jp/j/netcity/index.html

Do I need both the 30000JPY and 40000JPY kits

NE1 know what is in these kits?

Thanks

Bob Presutti

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:50 pm

Awesome topic, but pics 2 and 3 are missing and sure deserve a re-post if possible

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Thu May 14, 2009 4:58 am

Is it possible to add back the capability to accept coins once you've shortened the cab?

I'd be interested to see how that could be done.

OldFoo · Post by **OldFoo** » Sun May 17, 2009 6:45 am

Akuma wrote:Awesome topic, but pics 2 and 3 are missing and sure deserve a re-post if possible

Ask Penrhos on AO.