Your favourite tool?

[AlanJ]

No, I’m not talking about your most annoying forum member.

What’s the best pinball tool you ever bought?


I’ll start off with this:

Leaf switch adjuster. the only way to do it properly.

next……

 

[MajesticPinball]

Magnet on a stick - doesn't get any better than that

 

[Marvello]

Magnet on a stick - doesn't get any better than that

Agreed, mine has got a built in light too. Mirror with light on an extendable stick is also very useful.

 

[crsedgar]

 

[stumblor]

Hakko desoldering gun. Not the most used tool in the shop but is the most fun.

 

[M4carp]

Don't have a single favourite but these are my latest favourites due to usefulness and getting the job done hassle free.
Just need something that finds pop cap screws as they have disappeared and left me stuck

 

[HomerRamone]

Ive got the same desoldering deely as that. Not used it tons and I know you can use a regualr one easily enough. But it makes such light work of desoldering its great

 

[DAD]

Still one of the most useful tools when troubleshooting EM's !

 

[Deleted member 2463]

I like these use them at home

 

[strobey]

Still one of the most useful tools when troubleshooting EM's !

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How so? I'm wondering if this may help me with this damn reset loop on my Zac Skijump. It's not the score reels it's something of the pf i think..

 

[AlanJ]

^ a long wire is useful to cut out parts of the circuit to help narrow down which switch isn’t working properly.

 

[DAD]

I (and many others) use one to jumper over parts of circuits. Very helpful in isolating bad switches in the middle of circuits.

It's more useful in identifying switches which aren't working though.

If you have a motor constantly running situation the schematic will show you every switch which will run the motor, and you can work through them. If you are absolutely sure it is not the score reels, check that the targets and stepper units and any reset banks are all correctly reset

 

[strobey]

There's a drop target that constantly fires, perhaps it's that. Cheers ill give that a go

 

[AlanJ]

Been using this a lot recently. I should have bought one years ago. Essential for board work involving IC removal.

 

[Mozie]

@FinalFight

 

[Gonzo]

@Andydn still has all of my tools.

 

[Dex-Jay]

Favourite tool.. can I say B.F.H.?

(I have most of the above, rarely use the desoldering iron the same type as above). I did pick up a Hakko desoldering gun years ago at a carboot sale but sold it. I'd keep it today.
I have some carboot Weller irons but I prefer a RS iron also from a carboot, that at least I can select the temperature of.

 

[AlanJ]

You must have some quality car boots near you. last time i went to one, it was just a line of car boots selling absolute c**p.

 

[Happypin]

You must have some quality car boots near you. last time i went to one, it was just a line of car boots selling absolute c**p.

One mans rubbish, another mans gold lol

 

[Dex-Jay]

You must have some quality car boots near you. last time i went to one, it was just a line of car boots selling absolute c**p.

Oh there's plenty of shnitz too! It's nice to grab the odd gem though, just a case of being early, quick and spotting the treasure!

 

[Robbie]

Still one of the most useful tools when troubleshooting EM's !

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I have similar one, shorter but with a diode soldered in line for testing the switch matrix

 

[Wayne J]

I've got a set of curved 12' artery forceps, perfect for cleaning orbits and reaching dropped screws which have got in to the mechs

 

[taz turbo]

I have a thing for these side cutters, they’re small but perfectly formed!



Most people that borrow them have then bought their own.

Chris.

 

[Sako-TRG]

I was gonna post something from movie Scum
“Where’s your Tool?”
But …..
I’ll go for Head torch

 

[AlanJ]

I wish i hadn’t resurrected this thread. sat here watching F1 and buying/browsing tools online.

 

[JT.]

I wish i hadn’t resurrected this thread. sat here watching F1 and buying/browsing tools online.

On a positive note, Verstappen's tantrums over his team radio in the F1 are entertaining