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Mfresh

Mfresh

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I’ve been working on a few machines a lot these last few months, and this is hands down my favourite tool. I can’t believe I didn’t have one before I did.

I’ve had countless other wire strippers, but none are a patch on this.

Any other suggestions for best-of-their-type tools?

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Yup - i have a set of those... Used many others, however those are cheap and cheerful and do a good job :)
 
^ I’ve multiple set of these precision cutters, they are truly fantastic!

My work colleagues tend to borrow them once, then buy their own 😎

Good choice @AlanJ 👍
 
I have been using a set like this for 25 years. It is extremely useful for both Pinball and real life.

xtremeautoaccessories.co.uk

Draper Expert 75 Pc 1/4" Mm/Af Combined Mechanics Socket Set 02350 Hi-TorqDefault Title

Draper B75AMN Expert 75 Piece 1/4" Sq. Dr. MM/AF Combined Socket Set - 02350 Expert Quality 75 Piece 1/4" Square Drive MM/AF Combined Socket Set from Draper This high quality socket set is manufactured from chrome vanadium steel, which is hardened, tempered and chrome plated for corrosion...
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If you buy three of these you can then have the four standard pinball imperial nut spinners ready for action

www.lawson-his.co.uk

Draper 34511 B50/B 1/4" Square Drive Spinner Handle

Brand: Draper, Model: 34511, Description: B50/B 1/4" Square Drive Spinner Handle, Price: £2.76 ex VAT
www.lawson-his.co.uk www.lawson-his.co.uk
 
Hakko desolder gun.

hakko.co.uk

FR-301 Portable Desoldering Gun – HAKKO UK – HK Wentworth Group

FR-301 Portable Desoldering Gun Mains Powered, Portable Desoldering Gun, Ideal for travelling technicians, Easy filter maintenace
hakko.co.uk hakko.co.uk

I bought a few desolder stations. The tube and cable coming out of it gets on my nerves big time.

Also have got thru 3 of them - and at between £49 (pre covid price) and £120 (last price) - I have peed a lot of money down the drain. Really wished I bought the good one initially.
 
Pick Holder said:
Hakko desolder gun.

hakko.co.uk

FR-301 Portable Desoldering Gun – HAKKO UK – HK Wentworth Group

FR-301 Portable Desoldering Gun Mains Powered, Portable Desoldering Gun, Ideal for travelling technicians, Easy filter maintenace
hakko.co.uk hakko.co.uk

I bought a few desolder stations. The tube and cable coming out of it gets on my nerves big time.

Also have got thru 3 of them - and at between £49 (pre covid price) and £120 (last price) - I have peed a lot of money down the drain. Really wished I bought the good one initially.
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I have this model too, it's quality.
 
what’s difference between fr-301-22 and fr-301-81 and fr-301-82 ? they all look the same but the -22 is twice the price of the others???
 
Just a few of my favourite tools.
Fuse testers, a must for any tool box.
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3/8 ratchet spanner, a must for tightening flipper bats.
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Leaf switch adjustment tool.
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And these are so much easier to use than a standard Allen key, makes getting flipper end stops off a doddle.
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I nominate Bench Power Supplies, as you can quickly supply the right voltage and amps to things.
And a WPC89 bench rig powered by it, to test and repair boards. Though I want a WPC89 transformer to supply the higher voltage to the rig for the DMD and the flippers.

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Marvello said:
Is this the right stuff to use on spinners? I've seen Super Lube recommended here and on Pinside, but the word 'grease' is making me question it?

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This is what I use, spinners spin forever. Definitely an oil not a grease.

retroarcadespecialists.co.uk

Super Lube All Purpose Oil

Super Lube All Purpose Oil Super Lube all purpose oil is great for spinners and other mechs that need the very occasional lubing. This product comes with a small tip applicator for easy use. This oil contains PTFE and is fully synthetic.
retroarcadespecialists.co.uk retroarcadespecialists.co.uk
 
kevlar said:
This is what I use, spinners spin forever. Definitely an oil not a grease.

retroarcadespecialists.co.uk

Super Lube All Purpose Oil

Super Lube All Purpose Oil Super Lube all purpose oil is great for spinners and other mechs that need the very occasional lubing. This product comes with a small tip applicator for easy use. This oil contains PTFE and is fully synthetic.
retroarcadespecialists.co.uk retroarcadespecialists.co.uk
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Perfect, thanks. I was just about to post the same after looking on Amazon.
 
What crimping tools do people recommend? I am looking to buy something quality that is able to do AWG 16.
 
I developed a tool to jack up the cabinet to adjust the leg levellers - saves me hauling up the pinball trolley - so quick and easy now.
 

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