How I Reduced My Arcade Stick Build Time From 2–3 Days to a Few Hours For those who don’t know me yet, I’m Juan from JuanMiniDIY.com. I build custom wooden arcade sticks by hand. For years, every project meant long hours of tracing, cutting, drilling, sanding, and hoping nothing was misaligned. Each build took two
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I’ve built a lot of fightsticks over the years. Each one unique, each one crafted with precision and care. But today, I want to introduce something truly special: the JMD-JLS, our sleekest, thinnest, and most refined all-button fightstick yet. This isn’t just another case. It’s a statement. The Journey to CNC Precision For years, I
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Taking time off to support the Filipino Fighting Game Community and the JMD SF6 Club members is always worth it, especially when it means attending events like the Geek+Pop Fight Club: Street Fighter 6 Tournament at SM Makati. From the moment I walked in, the energy was electric. There’s something special about being surrounded by
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In the Street Fighter competitive scene, some players stand out not only for their skill but for the passion, dedication, and insights they bring to the game. This month, we had the pleasure of interviewing Joevani Mark Mazza—better known to the community as “Turkido,” “Turks,” or simply “Turki.” With an impressive track record, Turkido has
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Hey, it’s Juan from JUANminiDIY! Today, I’m beyond excited to show you one of our latest finished projects—a JMD Zero WASD Fightstick that we crafted for a client who wanted precision, style, and comfort all in one stick. If you’re a serious gamer, especially into fighting games or games where rapid movement matters, this build
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As part of our series highlighting passionate players in the fighting game community, we’re excited to sit down with John Escolano, better known as Junky284. As the owner of Cumulus Gaming Lounge and a dedicated Street Fighter competitor, John’s experience spans decades. In this interview, we dive into his journey through the fighting game world,
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Here at JUANminiDIY, we’re proud to showcase the talented players who represent the fighting game community. Today, we’re excited to interview Vince Gabriel Grajo, better known as VeeGPP in the world of Street Fighter 6. Vince has been making waves in the competitive scene and has been a long-time supporter of JUANminiDIY, having competed using
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Hey everyone, Juan here from JUANminiDIY! Today, I’m excited to share a closer look at one of our most requested builds—our JMD Signature Case Design. This one’s made of Narra hardwood, and we’ve stained it in dark brown, giving it that rich, elegant finish. It’s a favorite among our clients, and for good reason! Let
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Welcome to another exciting installment of our JMD Featured Gamer series! Today, we’re spotlighting Recca Villarey, known in the gaming community as “Stratego”, a passionate and competitive Street Fighter 6 player who’s making waves in the fighting game scene. From his humble beginnings to dominating tournaments, Recca shares his gaming journey, practice habits, and tips
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When I first thought about creating my own arcade stick, the very first material that came to mind was wood. Why wood? Well, for starters, it was easy to source. But there was more to it than just convenience. There’s something special about wood that always felt right to me—its natural warmth, the unique grain
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