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by oldvic
Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Cash-box Pic Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 508

Re: Duomat Cash-box Pic Wanted

Thank you for that.
by oldvic
Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:16 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Cash-box Pic Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 508

Duomat Cash-box Pic Wanted

Is the a kind soul out there who could post a picture of the Duomat's cash-box together with its dimensions?

Many thanks
by oldvic
Sun Sep 26, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Knob Rotation
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Duomat Knob Rotation

Hooray! I've managed to free it!
by oldvic
Wed Sep 22, 2021 7:15 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Knob Rotation
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Duomat Knob Rotation

tree frog: I might have to take you up on the offer of a replacement part. Presumably the handle is still attached to the plate on the front of the machine (I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be!). Could you PM be a price including postage (presuming that you're willing to post it!)? Many thanks...
by oldvic
Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Knob Rotation
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Duomat Knob Rotation

Thank you for that. Believe it or not, after 25 years in my cellar, both wheels spin wonderfully well after a little lubrication!
by oldvic
Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Knob Rotation
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Duomat Knob Rotation

That’s what I thought. Thank you.

All I’ve got to do now is find a way of freeing it!
by oldvic
Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Duomat Knob Rotation
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Duomat Knob Rotation

I've nearly finished restoring the Duomat machine which has been sitting in my cellar for 25 years, and I have a question about the red knob. Mine is stuck. My question is this: Does the knob rotate on the metal spindle which passes through it, or is the turning point at the back of the spindle wher...
by oldvic
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Incomplete Duomat
Replies: 15
Views: 6021

Re: Duomat Glass Wanted

Thank you very much for the replies and links.
by oldvic
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Incomplete Duomat
Replies: 15
Views: 6021

Duomat Glass Wanted

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin

I think this is a long shot, but does anyone know where I can get a replacement glass for a Duomat machine (the one that's kinda based on roulette)?
by oldvic
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:53 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member in Somerset
Replies: 18
Views: 4686

Re: New Member in Somerset

Hi, thornebt

I live in Bath and have a collection of old penny slots, including half-a-dozen Beromats, which I have maintained for many years.

If you were willing to bring the machine to my house I will certainly have a look at it for you.

Send me a private message if you're interested.

Ted
by oldvic
Sun May 30, 2021 8:43 am
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Knex Fruitmachine or One Arm Bandit
Replies: 3
Views: 3139

Re: Knex Fruitmachine or One Arm Bandit

Don't stop there!

Now you've got the bug you can make a different type of slot machine!

Ted Pounds (aka oldvic)
by oldvic
Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: K'Nex Clock Amusement Machine
Replies: 5
Views: 4796

K'Nex Clock Amusement Machine

https://youtu.be/gHzC9T_hsqM This is my second lockdown construction. I decided to set myself a challenge by attempting to make a Bryans Clock out of the construction toy K'Nex. Gosh, it must have taken over 200 hours all told! The differences are as follows: 1) It is somewhat larger and heavier tha...
by oldvic
Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:45 am
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine
Replies: 12
Views: 9910

Re: Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine

I posted some constructions in this forum on 1st March 2019 ('Some K'Nex Slot Machines'). I have a large collection of old penny slots. I still have my binary calculating machine, Bonanza machine, Penny Pusher and my latest Ping Pong Ball fruit machine. Oh, and my grandfather clock. I only last week...
by oldvic
Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine
Replies: 12
Views: 9910

Re: Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine

Thank you for your kind comments.

I started it in March and finished it last week. I had many problems to solve on the way, but I like to give my brain a good workout!
by oldvic
Sun Jul 19, 2020 9:37 pm
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine
Replies: 12
Views: 9910

Another K'Nex 'Slot' Machine

Welcome to the K'Nex Bouncing-Ball Amusement Machine! Well, what else was I supposed to do during Lockdown? This machine is very loosely based on Bryan's Bullion. Whereas that machine has a spinning pointer, this machine has a bouncing ball, but the concept is the same. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/TqeJI...
by oldvic
Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:05 am
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Some K'Nex 'Slot' Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 8907

Re: Some K'Nex 'Slot' Machines

Thank you all for your kind comments.

At the risk of revealing the degree of my nuttiness, photos and further details of the constructions can be found here.
by oldvic
Fri Mar 01, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Build a Slot Machine
Topic: Some K'Nex 'Slot' Machines
Replies: 9
Views: 8907

Some K'Nex 'Slot' Machines

In 2010 I was at a car boot sale (here in the UK) when I spotted a box of interesting pieces which a boy was selling for £10. It was the construction toy K'Nex, which I'd never heard of. I did some Googling and found out all I could about it. It was apparently the second most popular construction to...
by oldvic
Thu Feb 21, 2019 7:54 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Günter Wulff Astra - Insides
Replies: 23
Views: 11813

Re: Günter Wulff Astra - Insides

Ah ha! I've figured it out!

Each pulse pushes down the rod which turns the toothed wheel which is part of the randomiser - once every revolution it pushes two contacts together to extend the duration of the spin of the pointer.

I'll be making the missing bit today!
by oldvic
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Günter Wulff Astra - Insides
Replies: 23
Views: 11813

Re: Günter Wulff Astra - Insides

Hi slotsoffun! You have shown a picture of the inside of the Astra. At the top on the right is a solenoid which pulses at the same time as the dice dots are added up. There is a rod attached to this which is missing on my machine. Could you provide a close-up photo of this, together with an explanat...
by oldvic
Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Günter Wulff Astra - Insides
Replies: 23
Views: 11813

German Astra Wall Machine Problem

Topic merged - Site Admin. I have a 1962 Astra wall machine (that's the one with the dice theme). It all works fine except for the following problem: Inside the machine, at the centre, near the bottom, there is a relay which, when on, activates all the lights. In my machine, the relay never comes o...