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by brianh
Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:07 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Shortages having a knock on effect for us?
Replies: 10
Views: 1779

Re: Shortages having a knock on effect for us?

I still use Allan James (Amicus) - always reasonable, never charged more than £70, and totally reliable with timing. Used Allan 4 times in last 12 months so presume he is still operating? tbh Shipley are a joke
by brianh
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega Progressive Star
Replies: 15
Views: 6254

Re: Sega Progressive Star coin jam

Thanks for info grains - there is no reference to a meter on the machine and there are no stars on the reels so I guess this one was converted from the original and new reel strips (they are quite "new" looking) and new blanking plate fitted. So I will leave that part as is and concentrate...
by brianh
Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:21 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega Progressive Star
Replies: 15
Views: 6254

Re: Sega Progressive Star coin jam

Thanks for your advice coppinpr, and pointer to BP's post - I'll have a good look at the escalator over the next few days - I assume dismantling it is fairly starightforward (ref spring, you are of course right - I should've gone to specsavers !LOOK! ) Hi grains - simple answer is no - nothing behin...
by brianh
Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Allwin ball hitting glass - remedy
Replies: 12
Views: 3525

Re: Allwin Elevenses ball hitting glass

Hi, jed8. Is the glass fairly loose? It often is, and it may be that putting small wedges (like the little plastic door stoppers, 1 or 2mm or so thick) at the back of the glass would push it far enough forward to clear the rails. If the stoppers are stuck to the wooden frame and not the glass it wou...
by brianh
Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Sega Progressive Star
Replies: 15
Views: 6254

Sega Progressive Star coin jam

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hi, all. I recently acquired a Sega Progressive Star as pic. All seems to run well (apart from needing a good clean inside) other than a small problem with the sixpences. First handle pull is fine but on second or third coin the handle locks and the coins jam. Seems to be...
by brianh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Polo allwin
Replies: 11
Views: 6229

Re: Polo allwin

Wow !!THUMBSX2!! Puts my efforts to shame :(
by brianh
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505483

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Just to add to this topic I did make quite a few "absentee" bids when the Elephant House was operating and always bid the highest I was prepared to pay. In all but one of those bids, if I won the item it was at a lower amount than my ceiling so that, to me, was a fair battle just as if I h...
by brianh
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:27 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Polo allwin
Replies: 11
Views: 6229

Re: Polo allwin

Thought I'd share this with you to show you don't need to spend a fortune on fancy software if all you have available is Microsoft Paint which is of course free. I recently bought a sad looking, non-working, 5 Fruit Flavours Polo Allwin (see bottom pic) which was missing a top flash and the main fla...
by brianh
Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:58 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Future slot machine auctions poll
Replies: 30
Views: 11118

Re: Future slot machine auctions poll

I would probably have 2 decent Allwins to sell and be aiming to bid on a couple of items, either Allwin or Bandit. My problem though when the Coventry auctions were held was that for family reasons I would never have been able to get the machines to the site early enough on the day of the auction. W...
by brianh
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Polo allwin
Replies: 11
Views: 6229

Re: Polo allwin

I have acquired a Fruit Polo Allwin which you will see needs a little tlc :cool: I took a gamble on this one at auction as it was locked with no key and I couldn't view it but then that's part of the fun of auctions |/XX\| Happily, having removed the back panel to gain access, all is there inside an...
by brianh
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb7Gttqhv_g Thanks for your help again treefrog - have worked through the list and learned a lot about how these creatures work in the process :cool: The reels run reasonably fast and smooth so even though a cycle doesn't last as long as it might, I'm happy with this ...
by brianh
Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:18 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Many thanks treefrog for the trouble you've gone to in your detailed reply !THUMBS! It's why I love this forum; so many helpful dedicated enthusiasts :cool:

I'll work through your options over the next day or so and let you know the outcome.
by brianh
Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:58 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Thanks again for your patience treefrog! With the handle cocked ready to release the timing bar I can still manually move the bar back about another half inch which would, as you say, allow the reels to spin longer before the stops are activated. I see from various posts about dog and anvil, if that...
by brianh
Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Sorry treefrog - try this? Works my end so if not, I'll concede defeat :!?!:



Meanwhile I'll see if straightening out the fan blades helps - thanks again for your help.
by brianh
Sat Apr 17, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Thanks treefrog - reels suitably extracted and all looks well. I have attempted to attach a short video of the stops - they seem to activate fine but too quickly so that the whole spin cycle only takes about 3 seconds. The reels spin freely, it's just that the bar that releases the stops does so ver...
by brianh
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:23 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Thanks for your help, Treefrog. Just to check, does that mean the screw and circlip (blue arrows) the opposite end need loosening/removing respectively? I ask as I tend to have not a lot of luck with circlips that tend to spring off into a dark corner of my garage :!?!:
by brianh
Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click
Replies: 28
Views: 9968

Re: Aristocrat Bingo Clickety Click

Having got a bit bored with being locked away I decided to take a punt on a Bandit (always previously had Allwins) and saw an Aristocrat which was one of the Bandits you guys kindly recommended as a good starter machine. Anyway it seems fine and in good overall condition but as seems to be common, t...
by brianh
Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:01 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Identification Visuwin and Art Deco catcher
Replies: 8
Views: 4629

Re: Identification Visuwin and Art Deco catcher

On at the moment on eBay and if you look at the "other items" for seller, it will be clear :lol:
by brianh
Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505483

Re: Elephant House Auctions

Just trying to get my head around Steve's latest project he announced yesterday:
URL+REMOVED+BY+SITE+ADMIN#
Looks interesting as you can still touch before you buy but I still prefer the buzz and competition of a live auction
by brianh
Mon Mar 22, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Oliver Whales wood?
Replies: 32
Views: 8752

Re: Oliver whales wood?

Probably not going to be of help here but attached was an Easy 9 I got from Elephant House a few years back and as far as I know the cash door was the original. Pic attached in case cabinet wood is same as yours and anyone can identify wood used for the cash door!