How to make a Wii arcade stick

Step 2: Top

Since we want our joystick to look nice, we’ll be putting a big piece of plastic on the top. The plastic needs to be exactly the same size as the inner portion of your frame. Mark the dimensions on your plastic, and draw lines to cut them. If you used polycarbonate, you’ll need a hacksaw to cut it - clamping another straight piece of scrap wood on top will help you guide the saw.

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