The old cabinet is super crusty. If anyone is thinking if trying to do this, I'd recommend the following tools:
Table saw
Planer joiner and/or dado stack for table saw
circular saw
Router (we used a flush trim bit, a 1/2" channel bit (flat bottomed), and a slot cutting bit)
Saw cutting guide that can be used with the router (we used this when I realized I didn't have a dado plate for my table saw) We used a level and clamps.
A drill and bits, especially a bit for making entrance holes for the flush trim router bit. We used a 1/2" bit for this, but a 3/4”bit would have been better. Various sizes for making the small holes for the coin door, transformer, backbox hinges, etc.
Pneumatic narrow crown stapler, compressor, and Staples
Wood glue
Saw horses
Chalk line or 6' straight edge
Pencil, measuring tape.
Hammer, prybar
We tried to stay as faithful to the original cabinet as possible. 2 things come to mind that were slight deviations from the original:
The corner joints have a joint that I couldn't quite recreate or identify. It's something like a rabbet with an additional tongue and groove. We went with a rabbet.
The top of the coin door is beveled to match the angle of the glass. I didn't realize I missed this until we were fitting things together, and I don't think it will matter at all, as it will be under the lock bar, and is very minor.