Category: Restoration

My Pinball Herd

My Pinball Herd

I Started collecting pins in December 2003. It started with just one. I was warned by Dan Gutchess that “You can’t get just one”. Well, he was right. I now have way too many...

What is a Pinball Shop Job.

What is a Pinball Shop Job.

Taken from Various Posters on RGP: 1 New rubber 2 New balls 3 All bulbs must work, although when I sell a machine to someone, I replace every bulb. 4 Playfield cleaned, plastics cleaned,...

Graining Metal on Pinball machines

Graining Metal on Pinball machines

From my Restoration Tips (gleaned from Rec.Games.Pinball) (Bryan Kelly) Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball Subject: Re: cleaning the metal on machines Here’s what I do Steve. Set the bar in the laundry tub and spray both sides...

Autoreel

Autoreel

Well, the fishtales is “almost” finished. I had a chance to strip the playfield completely. Let me mention one thing. I always end up with extra bolts, screws and washers. Never fails! So I...

Workin The Zone

Workin The Zone

This past few weeks have just involved me working on my Twilight Zone Pinball Machine. I would not recommend this to a beginner. This machine is a nightmare of optos and toys. I have...

It’s all about the Pins baby

It’s all about the Pins baby

In my recovering from the breakup with Star I induldged myself in another pinball purchase. Went to the local op/Computer center, and got a swingin deal on a Johnny Mnemonic, so I bought it....

Restoration of a Fish Tales

Restoration of a Fish Tales

Restoration of FishTales Ok, so I had a few people ask if I’d chronicle the work I’ve done on my fishtales. It’s late at night, I don’t want to write my arcade tracking prog...