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by slotsoffun
Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Cottees Auction of coin operated machines
Replies: 65
Views: 12703

Re: Cottees Auction of coin operated Machines

So Jingle does that mean you'll enter your 10 machines? Hope so!!!!! :HaHa:
by slotsoffun
Wed May 18, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505376

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Just went to Collector Connector website and can't see anywhere that you click to enter stuff in to the auction? Not very user friendly? It has a box advertising the 29th Auction but no easy link to submit, or am I missing something???
by slotsoffun
Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)
Replies: 147
Views: 54971

Re: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)

Have been powder coating coin trays and castings for the past few years and the results are great. As mentioned earlier by someone, the surface must be smooth and well prepared. Also the quality of the chrome powder is important. It is very hard wearing. The makers of the chrome powder recommend the...
by slotsoffun
Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:32 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Gearbox for Conveyor
Replies: 2
Views: 677

Re: Gearbox for Conveyor

I have the "speed regulator" unit for original Conveyor if anyone interested?
by slotsoffun
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Vicman Automatic Machine Co. Countess pinball identified
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Battery Operated Vintage Mini Pinball

Pennymachines, you are absolutely right regarding the weight of balls and accuracy of setting the contacts... what a pain in the backside they're proving to be. However, a great little table top game, and fun to play.
by slotsoffun
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505376

Re: EH / Collector Connector sales

Two things bother me about this new system. Not advertising the minimum bid to be in with a shout of winning. for example, 9 people are interested in a machine which the seller has put a £1000 reserve. all 9 blind bidders pitch bids ranging from £500 to £700. When the sale ends, not a single interes...
by slotsoffun
Sun Jul 04, 2021 2:13 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Vicman Automatic Machine Co. Countess pinball identified
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Vicman Automatic Machine Co. Countess pinball identified

Came across this recently, a small early pinball type machine. Plays on 1d. Has battery for score needle to move either +/- depending if a ball rolls over a red or green channel. Slightly bigger than a laptop computer, about 6" deep. Anyone know anything about these or has anyone seen one befor...
by slotsoffun
Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:51 am
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Your game's ball bearing size - listed
Replies: 41
Views: 19983

Re: Stevenson & Lovett Conveyor Ball Size

OK just found out an 18mm ball works perfect, just in case anyone needs to know.
by slotsoffun
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Your game's ball bearing size - listed
Replies: 41
Views: 19983

Stevenson & Lovett Conveyor Ball Size

Topic merged - Site Admin.

Hi Guys,
Anyone know what size the original Conveyor ball size is? It appears to be quite large.
by slotsoffun
Tue Jun 08, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: Man United special edition Sega bandit
Replies: 6
Views: 1780

Re: Man United special edition Sega bandit

Seen a few custom Segas over the years, a Spurs edition, West Ham and Chelsea. I think non-collectors just like the machines and want it to fit their man-cave and interests.
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by slotsoffun
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)
Replies: 147
Views: 54971

Re: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)

Having followed various techniques and methods and inventions since mid-80s (various car magazines had articles on said subject, Chroming!) even after 35 years no one (not even 3M) have managed to invent a simple spray for domestic users to achieve true chrome finishes, trust me, I've tried every ho...
by slotsoffun
Thu May 27, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Jennings Governor token play payout inhibitor identified
Replies: 2
Views: 1578

Re: Jennings Governor

It's an inhibitor for the payouts. A small catch that can stop all the vertical pay levers from moving forward through the holes in the pay discs (those on the side of the reel bundle). It features on Jennings, Mills, Sega + and comes in to operation if a token is played (as you don't want it paying...
by slotsoffun
Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505376

Re: Elephant House Auctions

I'm sure you won't see EH doing the usual auctions again, why go to all this long term bother of a website and on line bid path, if he was going to continue with regular auctions? With no mention whatsoever from Steve regarding "getting back to normal auction days!" I doubt we'll see them ...
by slotsoffun
Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505376

Re: Elephant House Auctions

I take my hat off to Steve and Elephant House for trying re-establish the auction business albeit virtual, but nothing can replace the thrill of the day at an auction. I don't fully understand why he has built an elaborate website and "sealed" bids that has no benefit to buyer or seller th...
by slotsoffun
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:16 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Media blast set up for home use
Replies: 6
Views: 2885

Re: Media blast set up for home use

Just remember to get a large compressor otherwise you won't get the power to blast anything. I use a 200Litre tank with 145psi. Along with a big compressor you need good water /damp traps in the pipe line otherwise the gun will constantly clog up with lumps of media. As mentioned elsewhere, its a me...
by slotsoffun
Sun Mar 07, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Mills coin tube detecting lever assembly - How does it work?
Replies: 7
Views: 2522

Re: Mills coin tube detecting lever assembly How does it work?

The detecting lever mech was an interesting concept by Mills, removed in later models as it caused more problems with coin tubes running out of coins! The idea for this check lever was to ensure the jackpot was filled as quickly as possible once paid out. Although Mills had the reserve jackpot, this...
by slotsoffun
Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!
Replies: 8
Views: 4126

Re: Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!

Yes its the same apart from the top banner. Thanks for that find !THUMBS!
by slotsoffun
Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!
Replies: 8
Views: 4126

Re: Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!

Thank you for the info. Just trying to collect as much detail about it as possible. Looks complete and original. Not sure if it's worth cleaning or leaving as it is?
by slotsoffun
Fri Jan 15, 2021 12:54 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!
Replies: 8
Views: 4126

Is it Classed as Trade Stimulator? Info Please!

What is it? Can anyone help with a recent machine I picked up. I'm putting this message out there in the hope of gaining more info about this old device. Very heavy probably cast iron, all complete. Has the top banner but broken off cleanly. I dropped a coin in and it played and paid a token on the ...
by slotsoffun
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:23 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Cleaning Inside Tick Tock or Hidden Treasure
Replies: 1
Views: 1829

Cleaning Inside Tick Tock or Hidden Treasure

Anyone here ever managed to clean behind the glass or more to the point, get the handle off the front of these Bryans machines? Surely Bryans wouldn't expect operators back in the day having to strip half the mech just to clean the dust or flies that end up below the swinging pendulums, or am I wrong?