Oh right cool
Just a bench polisher , a cheap one from metal polishing supplies uk , a bit of work and they turn out greatBlimey, I thought they were new bits, what did you polish them with?
Lol, It will sit on a workmate bench with a couple of screws , if not ask the other half if you can use the kitchen work top.I'd need a bench to secure it to first![]()
Dining table.I'd need a bench to secure it to first![]()
Yes yr right , half of these bits cannot be seen , but the ball guide etc in the trough was pitted and full of dirt , where do you think this dirt will end up if it is not cleaned properly ! On yr playfield causing extra wear and tear. So personally I think it is best to clean every nook and cranny cos the least dirt inside the cab means less chance of dirt /dust etc. going on to the playfield.I just love the way you polish bits that won't be seen but this is a really great looking machine and I think if you can do it then go for it.
Keep the pictures coming.
Just got the kids making all the coil wrappers -making them earn their pocket moneychange them coil wrappers!!! You should be able to download replacement stickers that you just print onto sticky paper and replace the existing ones...
http://www.pinballrebel.com/pinball/cards/coil_wrappers.htm
It can rattle a bit and it can throw the ball out in random directions ! Plus if there are some welds cracked it will put strain on the remaining welds. If you are going to get it welded it is best to use a TIG machine , it is good for small work , I imagine if we use a normal mama machine with S.S rods it would be too course and would probably mark the other side of the metal and would look very unsightly . You could braze them together but this would leave a bronze fillet around the repair . The hardest thing is finding someone with a TIG machineI agree, I took the same bits apart, I just didn't give them a super shine. Polishing out the pits will also make them easier to clean in the future too.
My swamp has the same cracked welds, does it greatly effect the mechanism? It does get held in place when you put it on the table. I was looking at getting several bits welded so might invest in some lessons.