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by bartleeto
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Re: Space Flight Beromat picture of front castings

This is the picture I wanted in advert in Market.
by bartleeto
Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:44 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Newbie thoughts and Space Flight pics

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. Hello all. I finally made up my mind about this machine. After a few paint jobs and placement issues I decided it wasn't going to work in that particular room. It needed a new cabinet with veneer or Formica and although everything was there I looked at it and ...
by bartleeto
Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:07 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Beromat, space flight Assembly

Topic merged - Site Admin.

Hello all , got everything de rusted and ready to assemble . My question is , do I need to set the reels up in any sequence ? Any other info or advise that I might need to know ? Regards Tony
by bartleeto
Thu Jun 22, 2017 9:39 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Beromat arm removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Re: Beromat arm removal

Managed to get it off. It's a slotted pin that can be knocked out with the right size punch and fitting is the same. Slot keeps it tight once located. T
by bartleeto
Tue Jun 20, 2017 7:58 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Beromat arm removal
Replies: 2
Views: 1486

Beromat arm removal

Hello all, starting to get on with resto on my Spaceflight Beromat. The arm/lever that punter pulls needs to come off and my question is how? I can see it's attached to other moving parts by a grub screw or hollow pin. Noticed there is just one slot to rim? Don't want to be heavy handed, probably an...
by bartleeto
Sat Jun 03, 2017 10:06 am
Forum: Resources
Topic: Beromat Space Flight award card
Replies: 2
Views: 2157

Beromat Space Flight award card

https://pennymachines.co.uk/arena/download/beromat-space-flight-award-card#p5974 Looking at attached pictures, noting hole in middle, is this beyond redemption? What do you think coppinpr? If you can do anything please pm me with your details and I can send it to you. The 3 reels have been attacked...
by bartleeto
Fri May 26, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Re: Space Flight Beromat

Hello Tom, thanks for reply. Have spoken to Dave and would rather restore what I have got as I like resto projects. After initial thoughts I am ditching new cabinet idea and treated old wood and will get it covered in Formica. So with that in mind I would like to go with your "rusty pile" ...
by bartleeto
Sat May 13, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Re: Space Flight Beromat

Regarding the pot metal debate, I've seen this on post war motorbike side casings etc., usually small Villiers. Some were perfect whilst same part from another machine was riddled with fatigue. I think sometimes they threw any old thing in the smelting pot and heat/stress etc. showed up in later yea...
by bartleeto
Fri May 12, 2017 1:37 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

SPACE FLIGHT ARM MECH PICTURES

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hello again. See attached pictures detailing total failure of my Space Flight Beromat arm mech. Dismantling to attempt repair on broken pawl and whilst removing circlip it just disintegrated. First picture shows the spring pulling metal out of true and the pot metal just ...
by bartleeto
Sun May 07, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Beromat Space Flight

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hello, attached pictures as requested. Thanks for recent post badpenny and I think you are right. The difference was that I thought the bit in the corner was the lock of the back!! To update members looking at this post, just bought my first machine on ebay for £187 - a S...
by bartleeto
Sat May 06, 2017 7:40 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Re: New member, Space Flight Beromat

Thanks coppinpr , thanks for help , the reels 1 and 3 are very poor and damaged . I like things to be original but sometimes its beyond redemption . I thought I could photocopy the "good " reel and glue back on ? I will post photos tomorrow of break and look forward to any tips . What is b...
by bartleeto
Fri May 05, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Re: New member, Space Flight Beromat

Hello, yes Devon is a long way for a lot of people and adds to cost. I thought I got it cheap but the listing wasn't the best advert in terms of pictures or keywords. As I am a novice and this is my first machine I will have a look at more examples and see what I think. Not in any rush and and don't...
by bartleeto
Thu May 04, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New member, Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 0
Views: 2603

New member, Space Flight Beromat

Hello, just joined this website so introducing myself. I am 57 male living in Teignmouth, ex armed forces, like all things mechanical. Used to restore vintage motorcycles but it's all got a bit silly with stupid money now. Very much into 1950s and always wanted a fruit machine. Stayed away from elec...
by bartleeto
Thu May 04, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Space Flight Beromat
Replies: 52
Views: 24150

Space Flight Beromat

Post copied, split & moved & merged from Introductions - Site Admin. Hello, just joined this website so introducing myself. I am 57 male living in Teignmouth, ex armed forces, like all things mechanical. Used to restore vintage motorcycles but it's all got a bit silly with stupid money now....