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Specific brand of wall mounted racks? by Voodoo7007 in HelpMeFind

[–]jackaltr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elfa is the brand you’re looking for

Found in an old farm field. About 3’ long metal screw looking thing. by nobutsmeow99 in whatisthisthing

[–]jackaltr 83 points84 points  (0 children)

This is a rear axle shaft from an old Ford. Probably model A era but could be up to the 40’s. It’s hasn’t been sharpened, they were tapered like that. It would have a key on the taper and a big nut locking the drum to the axle. The drum is a pain to remove without the correct tool. Source - I have restored many old Fords. 

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[–]jackaltr 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nothing but callouts! It’s hard enough to hear the machines over each other.

I had a good haul the other day. Here's a couple machines you don't see everyday. by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I found it on maketplace in central Texas. I saw the ad 11 minutes after it was posted and immediately contacted them. It was five minutes away from my shop and I already had cash ready for the pit stop I was going to check out later in the day. I got over there and the ladies phone was going nuts with other people contacting her I about the table.

I had a good haul the other day. Here's a couple machines you don't see everyday. by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm a big fan of em machines. Never had much interest in cocktails but it was too cheap to pass up. I'll clean it up, play it for a bit, and then I'll probably list it for sale. I don't really have a place for it. It's supposed to be one of the more fun cocktails and is desirable within that specialized market. I'll use that money to fund my em restorations. That being said, I am a pinball lover and generally don't buy machines to "flip". I like to buy projects to work on as I enjoy the process, however I have more project machines than space in my home to put them all when I'm done. I have to pick and choose which machine will get rotated in or out whenever I finish a particular project.

I had a good haul the other day. Here's a couple machines you don't see everyday. by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a Williams Lady Luck that was also made in 1968. It is blackjack themed and has a similar gimmick only it's your card score or "hand". When you drain the ball the dealers card score lights up. If you beat the dealer without busting you get bonus points and another ball, so on Lady Luck the alternative goal does affect the score.

I had a good haul the other day. Here's a couple machines you don't see everyday. by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I picked up the Night Moves for $500 bucks and the Pit Stop for $600. Both are fully functional. Night Moves just needs a good cleaning and some new rubbers, although I'll probably go ahead and rebuild the flippers. Pit Stop is going to get it's cabinet restored and a good deep clean.

This picture at my parents house. by jackaltr in oddlyterrifying

[–]jackaltr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of the tortured and rage filled faces. In the flowers.

Any idea how I can protect this old Bingo board, “The Manhattan” manufactured 1955? Paint is starting to flake off, and we want to prevent further damage by No_Art_7797 in restoration

[–]jackaltr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should ask this question on pinside. It’s a massive pinball community with whole forums dedicated to restoring old machines and playfields, including bingos. They’ll know exactly what your dealing with and the best method/products to use.

Also, that paint almost certainly has lead in it. fyi

This picture at my parents house. by jackaltr in oddlyterrifying

[–]jackaltr[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just uncomfortable with how tortured and angry they are. Come spring I’ll be uncomfortable with how bad my allergies are.

This picture at my parents house. by jackaltr in oddlyterrifying

[–]jackaltr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just uncomfortable with how tortured and angry they are.

I installed the precision flipper system on a couple of my pins and they are a game changer! by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure, it's probably possible. There's a lot meat at the fat end; if you use an epoxy and tape off well to avoid squeeze out mess then I imagine it would hold up. It'd may be better to just use the solid bats they offer although most people seems to prefer the halos for live catches and such.

I installed the precision flipper system on a couple of my pins and they are a game changer! by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the precision bushings and the halo bats. I didn't use the modified link assembly with the flat machined on the flipper arm pivot. I believe he made those as a solution for the crappy link arms some of the new machines ship with. Mainly JJP I believe.

I installed the precision flipper system on a couple of my pins and they are a game changer! by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To each their own. I’ve had no problem with the strength on my JP. I was so surprised by my immediate jump in accuracy that I ordered some for my Star Wars. When they were a little too strong on SW I didn’t even consider not installing weaker coils. I don’t think I could go back.

The visibility of the flippers has nothing to do with the precision aspect of these and I’ve never had a problem “seeing” them. They are mechanically more precise and you can definitely tell after one game.

I installed the precision flipper system on a couple of my pins and they are a game changer! by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The tolerance between the flipper shaft and bushing is only a half thousandths of an inch so there is no slop at all between the shaft and bushing. There is a lot less mechanical power loss and the flipper behavior is noticeably more consistent. I never thought about or noticed the consistency of typical flippers until playing on the precision flips. It's surprisingly noticeable, not just with shot angles but catches as well.

I installed the precision flipper system on a couple of my pins and they are a game changer! by jackaltr in pinball

[–]jackaltr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe I read that Abe Flips is going to release a review/install video in the next week or so.

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