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So I received my Delrin balls in the post. They’re actually a bit heavier than I expected and so was full of optimism that they’d be the ideal solution. They do have excellent “pingability” and shot around the loops. But...the 5/8 inch balls are a shade too large and they got stuck in the mech. Stil...

Thanks for the reply. Have decided to try balls made from Delrin which appears to be the material used for casino grade roulette balls. Fingers crossed they work, will let you know how I get on in case others are looking for an alternative to steel balls for older machines

Hi, I’ve just acquired an Edgerton Double Loop that came with 4 steel balls. Was interested to read this old thread saying it should have composite balls. Does anyone know where to acquire an equivalent to composite balls? I’ve searched a few bearing suppliers and 5/8" bearings are available in...

Ah yes, but it's not just the buyers with their "I'm in the area" lies, the one that makes me laugh most is the seller who "knows nothing about these. so don't know if it's working OK", then posts a photo with four other machines in the background. There are three of these on eb...

I think this Clown is more likely from a British factory such as the Phoenix Works (Coin Automatic Co. of Birmingham). I think the custom-made spandrels (of a design I've never seen before) in place of the thin brass fancy spandrels found on most German Clowns and wall machines, is a definite point...

Thanks for the reply. I hadn't thought about the cabinet - but you are right, it is a much finer grain than my English machines of the same age. There are no PMWG stamps on the machine and I cant find any obvious serial numbers (where should I be looking?) One other question - the brass piston at th...

Topic moved & merged - Site Admin. I have just picked up this clown catcher today and after a couple of hours fiddling about the machine is now fully working. As you'll see from the photos it looks totally original - it has retained it's top pediment, is full of tokens and the payout slide is f...

Coin-op wrote:You must earth the cabinet too!

Thanks for the advice - but just to be clear, do I need to just earth the flex to the cabinet or do I also have to earth bond the cabinet/stand to ground, i.e. run an earth bond to say a radiator pipe?

It sold for £800 plus commission and VAT - so probably about £1,000 all up.

I did see the bandit but didn't pay too much attention to it. I think it was a Mills jackpot UK conversion on 1d play. It looked all original but I think the woodwork needed attention and overall would benefit from a good tidy-up. Other interesting lots were a fantastic original BMCo 24-cup and a Pu...

Have you seen the youtube clip in the 'See It Operate' section? !THUMBS! International Mutoscope Penny Arcade Moving Pictures - Mechanism Explained Thanks for the reply - this clip is exactly what prompted my question. I can easily wire up a flex with a plug - but this clip shows a far more sophist...

Well I just got back from an auction today where I invested in my first ever mutoscope - a large round head "tinny". Having now got it home and had an initial poke around it seems to be mechanically complete and functional. However it hasnt got any wiring or lighting (the lamp holder is th...

I saw an ad recently which said that a vintage American 5 cent slot would work on the current UK 20p piece. Someone else also mentioned to me that a new 5p would work in the token payout of an early european slot.This all got me wondering which type of slot might be able to operate on current UK cur...

Hmmm interesting. Both my machines are on penny payout so there were no tokens in the machines.

Hey Rivierakid, The balls I supply are all new and shiny but, if you let me know the dimensions, I may have some old wrinkly ones in my pocket somewhere. !SMILER! I do have some used/worn/dull ones which you can have for price of postage if they're suitable. Thanks for the reply. Since I posted my ...

Hi there, I actually ended up buying both machines. Always a risk buying from photos but I figured I was unlikely to see these type of machines again so took the gamble. Having now had a good look at them I'd say they have been carefully restored in the past. Like you, I cant believe the felt is get...

Topic moved - Site Admin. I'm a newcomer to the forum and never imagined this would be the title of my first post! After being away from collecting circles for a good few years, I've recently become the proud owner of an early Automatic Novelty Co Victory Flag wall machine (some of you may have see...