Great topic idea!
I'm working on a cab for a 6803 Motordome. It wasn't beat to hell like some of the 6803 cabs but why not build a new one?
Fortunately for me I have a cousin about an hour away with a stellar wood shop, he did most of the heavy lifting as far as cutting the large pieces then I went out and picked up a nice little hobby table saw the other day and that has helped tremendously.
I can now cut wedges and have used it to build a prototype leg hole jig which I took inspiration from here:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/clearly-insane-part-ii-bingo/page/5#post-4483320

Jig needs a little more work, I drilled these holes free hand rather than with a drill press. I hope to make a permanent jig today.
Anywho, just some progress pictures. One thing to state, FORSTNER bits are your friend!! Scored a nice set from Lowes, 14 piece set, and the guy matched the HF cost 30ish USD!

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Ah, fear not... I got mine from Retro Refurbs. I had actually scanned the originals and was re-creating them in Photoshop and was preparing to find a printer when I heard back that R R offered them.

Sleeve insert worked out? I'm debating adding sleeves to my wooden one.

I dont think that is the case, it's not much less than the VP cabs, but it's the shipping that is the issue.
cosmokramer did extensive investigation and if I recall shipping alone was almost as much as shipping an entire pin.
Unless one is buying them local or by a truckload, its almost not feasible to be a supplier.
I think that is why Matt started this thread so those of us willing to endeavor will have the tips and tricks of the experts.

Drilled new 5/8" holes for steel inserts with a 1/2" ID, hope to finally drill holes in cab this weekend. If only I had a router table like Scott!
Will post results.

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Got the leg holes drilled and have transitioned to body filler mode. If I do another one of these, I will certainly find out if my cousin has a router table for the leg bolt holes. The jig worked fine but do believe those who have done this before me like Scott know what they are talking about!

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That's how we did the current cab I'm working on - dado

That's a good prototype!!

I'd rather paint touch ups and clear playfields, cab work should be left to the experts. I think I'll only look for projects with solid cabs from now on.

This is the little one I got, it did a great job considering the fence and miter gauge have some play but with caution they did ok.
Already glad I purchased it. Proceeded to cut pieces for a sub enclosure for my kid, I'd say its already paid for itself.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-10-in-15-Amp-Table-Saw-RTS10NS/301289960

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current cab, coming along.

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Thanks, if all continues to go to schedule, I should be putting on the decals this weekend!
HOWEVER I have a Digi-key order that should delivery today so my cab may take a back seat to board updates.
If I am diligent, I can paint the cab again THEN do some soldering. Will see.

... honey, I'm home! I just looked at took NO pics of how nice and shiny the end result is (I applied clear after laying the decals). I'll get some images up over the next couple days.

Onto the PF resto!

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Naw, I'll do one after it is complete however, that way no one knows how long it really took!

Cleared generic decals, and the inspector.

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Sadly I've yet to finish Motordome. I'm very close, chasing away the last few gremlins. Won't be building a cab in the immediate future but will still check in here from time to time.