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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:36 pm
- Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
- Topic: Why are some bandits so complicated?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 225
Re: Why are some bandits so complicated?
I agree Paul, that's what I love about Bandits, so well............. OK , Over engineered. I do agree, he use too much oil, other than that, cant fault him. I think the sound track to this is amazing, not ruined by some "elevator music" sound track and complete lack of speech adds to the m...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 584
Re: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
thank you pennymachines and tallstory. Dissembled the pump and soaked the washer in hot water and then applied some buttercream and works a treat. All the jackpot mechanism is complete and is revealed by a sliding door every play and hidden again at end of each cycle, so you have to play it once to ...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 2:28 pm
- Forum: Discoveries
- Topic: Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
- Replies: 3
- Views: 584
Barn fresh Bryans Hidden Treasure
OK, so this just made it into my workshop today. Because of this Covid crisis, I thought I would try and restore something a bit different. I know nothing about Bryans machines as I have only restored Bandits in the past, so a few questions. 1. How do you get the mech out of the case? 2. It cycles b...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: See it Operate!
- Topic: Slot machines in your bedroom?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6147
Re: Slot machines in your bedroom?
Ha, seen this a few times, seems exclusive to collectors who live alone though



- Tue Dec 22, 2020 5:46 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Xmas 2020 a year to be forgotten
- Replies: 8
- Views: 795
Re: Xmas 2020 a year to be forgotten
Best wishes to Tom and others on here.! Yes 2020, worse year for buisness ever. I have both parents alive but as in 80s, we dare not risk having them round for Xmas dinner. The only thing good is I completed 6 projects this year. I have had a taste of retirement and i think i can live with it Lol! L...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Where have all the slots gone?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9432
Re: Where have all the slots gone?
yes i understand what you are saying. i decided in the best interest of this forum and all the collectors out there to send my advice as a private message. You have to do what you feel is right for you.
Good luck with the permit!
Good luck with the permit!
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 12:31 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Where have all the slots gone?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9432
Re: Where have all the slots gone?
Brianh - sent you pm!
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: More Money than Brains....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3850
Re: More Money than Brains....
I agree with all that. Top prices will always draw others out of the woodwork, especially if it's an item where literally thousands were made. But there is another factor at work with the 1015 here.... the modern repros that play the 45s and CDs and now even Bluetooth. They look exactly like the ori...
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:56 pm
- Forum: Questions and Answers
- Topic: Buckley Jewel Box Digger restoration
- Replies: 42
- Views: 13939
Re: Buckley Jewel Box Digger restoration
I have an original CAST IRON treasure Island trap door. PM for further details, measurements etc!
- Mon Sep 28, 2020 5:50 pm
- Forum: Open Forum
- Topic: Deluxe Buckley Digger project
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11406
Re: Deluxe Buckley Digger project
i have just acquired more repro trim parts (all starbursts for side and lower doors) as well as this Original cast iron Buckley treasure Island trap door. PM me if you need anything??
