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by raj
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Bally handle pawl lock dimensions
Replies: 0
Views: 2681

Bally handle pawl lock dimensions

Can anyone help with a close up picture of the inside of a Bally e/m standard handle mech.? My recent purchase seems to have a lug broken off at the point where the interlock releases when a coin is inserted. Plenty more faults to work through, but got to start somewhere....What I really need is the...
by raj
Sat Jun 27, 2020 6:57 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Bryans Six Win Clock restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 6253

Re: Bryans Six Win Clock restoration

Last time I did one of these, I found chrome screws holding the bezels to the case. Stupid money, so I improvised by using nickel plated electrical socket machine screws and matching nuts instead... Cheap as chips from Screwfix. A quick spin on the polishing wheel, and just like chrome. Mine was num...
by raj
Sun May 31, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Bell Fruit Cascade
Replies: 164
Views: 86742

Re: Bell Fruit Cascade

ref the flicker, it must be perfectly flat and polished up or it will stick. These are fun machines, but a pain when they play up. 1 use a magnet and get rid of all the steel coins if you can. 2 when refitting the trips on the workbench, put coins in the runways to hold the trips in place as you fid...
by raj
Fri May 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Allwin style home build questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7244

Re: Allwin style home build questions

The handle is from Toolstation; various styles available, but it was just a simple chromed alloy one. Take off the circlip to dismantle; check the length of the curve against an original if you have one. Cut to length with a cutting wheel or hacksaw, clean and form the end on a rotating sanding disc...
by raj
Fri May 22, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Allwin style home build questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7244

Re: Allwin style home build questions

You really need something to copy from, if possible, just to understand the principles of operation and dimensions. I was lucky to have a box of bits and pieces to fall back on, but I did make a brand new Bryans cabinet out of oak, which threw this one spare. I have a new Ollie Whales case which nee...
by raj
Thu May 21, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Allwin style home build questions
Replies: 9
Views: 7244

Re: Allwin style home build questions

I've just finished a scratch built (in part) allwin, using an old Bryans cabinet and door wood pieces I had kicking around the shed. I happened to have a ball gallery from ebay, which is a must really. I didn't bother trying to build a payout mech, as this would have been months on the making, simpl...
by raj
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Allwin case
Replies: 8
Views: 5907

Re: Allwin case

Might this be to go with the very very expensive door sold at Coventry on Sunday !!.. Just asking.
by raj
Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Moneytree One Armed Bandit
Replies: 50
Views: 32979

Re: Bally Money Tree

Are you sure the mech is sitting correctly in the case? I don't remember any adjustments on these, so perhaps the mech is sat on top of the base, rather than slid into the grooved slot, or the locking handles have not fully engaged to pull the mech tight into the case, or something behind the mech i...
by raj
Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:48 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Several allwins on ebay
Replies: 12
Views: 5984

Re: Several allwins on ebay

The upper of the two 5 Wins has parts missing (coin entry and ball release, for starters) and the lower one has had a new base and an ugly 1D sign stuck over the token entry slot. The owner claimed it was 'totally original' but never replied when I queried his description.
by raj
Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Arcadian 65
Replies: 17
Views: 7907

Re: Aristocrat Arcadian 65

I fully agree with the previous posts...a very expensive option for such a basic bandit. I've done loads of these, turned from rusty piles of crap to shiny boys toys in a couple of days max. They are so easy to work on, and parts easy to find. Can't be bothered any more, not a challenge for me.
by raj
Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Jennings Chinese Front plastics & plating
Replies: 20
Views: 7127

Re: Jennings plastic inserts

I'd support the polishing over the plating option. Some of these early castings were done using aircraft alloy, rather than the usual 'pot' ali, which makes DIY polishing much harder, ( which is why there was a sudden upsurge in orders to Germany from the factories, just before WW2). Leave it to the...
by raj
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Treff Tempo on ebay today
Replies: 23
Views: 15753

Re: Treff Tempo on ebay today



Although this is for a guitar part, should hold good for other materials.
by raj
Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Treff Tempo on ebay today
Replies: 23
Views: 15753

Re: Treff Tempo on ebay today

Just seen a Youtube video about using superglue and bi-carb of soda to repair similar damaged parts. It sets as hard as glass and if you use the thin glue, it should fill all the holes and cracks... just a thought.
by raj
Sun Dec 25, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bryans Clock machine
Replies: 70
Views: 23201

Re: Bryans Clock machine

all the artwork for this is available in 'Resources' on a tab in this forum, print onto decent weight semi gloss paper and it should do just right. The clock hands were available from Hobbies, last time I bought one, or other clock related retailers. The mechs are made from WW2 tank parts, so are bo...
by raj
Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Revamped Beromat-type bandits
Replies: 197
Views: 126893

Re: Revamped Beromat-type Bandits

Love it, apart from a dodgy looking star and the payout amount stickers looking a bit strange.
by raj
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Replies: 119
Views: 44711

Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016

note to the unwary, the Gambling Plods do read these posts, and do not have a sense of humour, trust me.
by raj
Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Reproduction machines
Replies: 9
Views: 4531

Re: Reproduction machines

A recent ebay posting of a Nostalgic repro Allwin described it as being 'a vintage machine converted from old halfpenny play' to 2p. When I challenged the seller, he simply said that was how the auctioneer he bought it from described it. Needless to say it never sold, especially as it was up for sil...
by raj
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Arcadian help
Replies: 8
Views: 3115

Re: ARISTOCRAT ARCADIAN HELP

the multi holed overflow tube can easily be made from scrap stainless steel sheet. Make wooden former from your original and bend a bit of old microwave oven, or whatever, round the wood to create the right profile. I had loads of old Aristo stuff, but long gone now. Nice job BTW..............
by raj
Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016
Replies: 119
Views: 44711

Re: Coventry Auction - Sunday 27th November 2016

I'll second that, and bring along a flashlight and some earplugs.
by raj
Mon Oct 24, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505405

Re: Elephant House Auctions

Apparently sold lots that somehow disappear, only to be re offered later is often down to a practise known as selling to the chandelier. It is common in small auctions when the seller and the auctioneer are known to each other, or the seller is the auctioneer. It is used to bump up the price of item...