Since I’ve had a couple of Emails this week, asking about my carpet
protectors found here,
http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/album01/P1010020_001

I thought I’d share the “manufacturing” process one more time for those
that may have missed it before.

3/4″ oak, or any type wood you’d like, 4″ hole saw, 1 1/4″ forstner bit
and a 1′4″ bullnose router bit w/ router.

Once the 4″ disk is cut out, drill a blind hole half way through the
disk with the forstner bit. This is for the leg leveler to sit in.
Router the edges, sand and finish to taste.

A big drill press works great for making these as the depth for the
blind holes can be set so that they all end up the same depth. It also
makes the cutting with the hole saw a piece o’ cake.

The drill press I use is hidden in the following pic of my buddy’s
cabinet shop.
http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/album22/P1010003

Can you locate it in all that mess? :-)

Bryan (CARGPB14) http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins

From RGP:
From: bogart
Subject: Re: Epoxy repairs to playfields

That certainly wouldn’t hurt, but I don’t think it’s really necessary. I
find the stuff hangs on like grim death if you prep the area properly.
Use a wood rasp or very coarse sandpaper to remove any loose, splintery
bits and make sure you’re down to solid wood. Then clean the area with
something that will remove all traces of grease, oil, and wax. I use
Naphtha, a highly refined type of paint thinner. Rub the area well with
a cloth damp with the paint thinner, soak some in. When this dries, go
for the putty. When done like this, I’ve sanded, chiseled, and drilled
the putty with no hint of any looseness.

bogart
www.pinrestore.com