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- Sun Sep 19, 2021 5:48 pm
- Forum: Auction Community
- Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 511019
Re: EH / Collector Connector sales
Just to save me reading 130 pages of this post can someone tell me where you can view/ collect items from. Its not obvious on the web site...unless it is and I have missed it....
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 5:34 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9098
Re: Merkur
The Merkur is finally done. Not perfect, but good. I have really enjoyed doing this machine. The wood had gone and the mech just solid with rust after being under a bench for 30 years. My biggest regret is not being able to get hold of some new reel tins. The ones on it are usable curtesy of Treefro...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:09 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Head Ball, Swing It, It's Easy, Steer-A-Boat, British Tank
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2524
Re: I'd like to know a little bit more about these two machines
There was a Head Ball in Mablethorpe in the 70s. I can't quite remember which arcade at the minute. Likely Jacksons Radio. Played it a few times.
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)
- Replies: 147
- Views: 55273
Re: Re-chromed shiny bits
In the last 12 months I have had quite a number of items chromed and the results are as follows... RSChrome Failsworth Manchester. This is not too far from me so I dropped off the parts from a Clubmaster. They took just over 4 months to turn the items round and did tell me on two occasions they were...
- Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:05 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Mills Deluxe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2953
Mills Deluxe
This is my latest purchase. The bloke I got it from says it is a Tom Boland machine. Does that mean Mr Boland bought the mechanism from Mills and made his own case or is it an American bandit re-cased? He also said it was '50s, but to me it looks '60s. Any info on age or history would be welcome. It...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:04 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: New Reel Tins
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1761
New Reel Tins
I need some new reel tins (Mills type) for a restoration. I ordered some and a good quantity of springs from MrSlot in the states back in November. These have yet to arrive and despite emailing and at first getting replies with apologies I have not had them and think I will have to write off my mone...
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:46 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Mech removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1833
Re: Mech removal
Thanks BP. Now you say it goes over the top of the bit circled it looks more obvious the handle isn't up high enough....
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 5:49 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Mech removal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1833
Mech removal
I have just got my first Jubilee and I can't get the mech out....
The part circled is stopping it coming out. I have tried some grips on it assuming it moves out the way but it wont budge. What am I missing?
The part circled is stopping it coming out. I have tried some grips on it assuming it moves out the way but it wont budge. What am I missing?
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:17 pm
- Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
- Topic: Boland Black Beauty, Screen Stars, Brooklands, White City...
- Replies: 216
- Views: 100541
Am I missing something here?
Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. This Machine sold today for £1050 plus commission taking it to just over £1300. I was ready to bid and thought my 500 plus commission would seal it. Is is not just a Mills High top with a added front bit? Is it rare? I assumed it would be a copy as Brooklands ...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:56 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Wulff Optima EM
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1938
Re: Wulff Optima EM
I have this carcass stashed away. I will check if it has what you need.
Update....Sorry it hasn't but if there is anything else from it that would be useful let me know.
Update....Sorry it hasn't but if there is anything else from it that would be useful let me know.
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:13 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Home made xylophone
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2518
Re: Home made xylophone
Thats cool........ Great solution to the problem,
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: Tips and Tricks
- Topic: Repairing diecast, aluminium, pot metal and cast iron
- Replies: 28
- Views: 27102
Re: Repairing diecast, aluminium, pot metal and cast iron
I have some of this stuff on the way. I will give it a try on some old Beromat bits....
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:51 pm
- Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
- Topic: Charrington / Mills Bandit
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2473
Charrington / Mills Bandit
I was watching this Charrington bandit on a auction and have a question about it.... This looks like a Mills Hi Top to me but I guess it is a copy. Was this made in the UK from Mills parts or were the parts made in the UK under license from mills, by who, or is there another story? Where is the Char...
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:02 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Readers Lives'
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1998
Readers Lives'
Reading through some posts the other day I found one from a member questioning why we seem reluctant to put photos of our collections on here. I am going to rectify that by posting a photo of my small collection and I will wait for the many fantastic photos to appear. I did have many more but fell o...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:13 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5976
Re: How do I clean this?
Thank you for that. I have both wire wool and Autosol.....
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:42 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5976
Re: How do I clean this?
I don't really need it to shine, just get the stains out.
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:30 am
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: How do I clean this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5976
How do I clean this?
Just wondered if anyone knows a way to get this part back to looking good? I have tried very fine wet and dry but that left a mat finish. I have tried abrasive polish as in T-cut but that didn't do much. I am sure someone on here has restored this type of metal before.....
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7976
Re: Decorative edge trim for an Exacta
So finally I have finished my Exacta with the new case I have made. I am quite pleased with it as wood work is not my first skill. I think the trim looks great. It took ages to put on as the corners would cause the bit before and after to lift so had to clamp the strip down as I fitted it.
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Cam Davy Jones Locker Penny Pusher discovery!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2524
Re: Cam Davy Jones Locker Penny Pusher discovery!
I spent a lot of money in Jackson's back in the late 60s and 70s. I bet I played that machine.
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:59 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Merkur
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9098
Re: Merkur
This is the only photo I got.