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Thank you 13rebel so kind of you to offer. If it goes pear shaped with PM I will take you up on the offer. Mei-mei

Yes had the back off already to check the lock had not seized before I took it to the locksmiths. Mei-mei

Hi 13rebal, I am in Surrey. Mei-mei

Soooo Argee did you also send him out for a 'long stand' or some 'tartan paint' or 'a replacement bubble for a spirit level'?

Neat idea briansshort will give it some thought after I have checked out You tube. Mei-mei

So sorry I have completely lost the plot today. Mei-mei

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Hi, just took a peek at the lock and key makers site. Fantastic, they are an art form all by themselves. Particularly liked the combination padlock made by John Hough. How come all the smart guys are in your part of the country and I've got diddly down here!

If it is not too much trouble would you get one cut for me? I thought it was Argee being mean not you? Mei-mei

Hi, thanks for the prompt reply. Yeah Penny Machines rubbish locksmiths here tried 3 and 2 refused outright and the other sent it away keep it for 2 weeks then returned it. Argee! I didn't think you could be so mean Still hoping someone could direct me to a new lock?

So got the lock back and the pic is below. Measurements oddly enough are in metric. Long side 6cm. Short side 4.5cm. Distance between lip edge and centre of barrel 2.75cm. Writing on barrel H&F with what looks like a J across the &. And the number 560. Does anyone know where I can either get...

Hi coppinpr, thanks for the info regarding legs. I have managed to find sympathetic wooden legs that require some modification to fit the machine but should work well. I still owe you that pint and have booked for the November fest, looking forward to meeting all you guys. Also thanks slot a lot I'm...

Yes, thanks slot a lot, interesting web site. I see that there are two versions of the shoot machine. Would you happen to know if the 'buffers' on that version move? Mei.mei

Thanks JC, don't think I've had the pleasure before. Shame about the non-flippers kinda would give the game another element. It is a bit simplistic as it is even my 3 year old granddaughter got bored with it after 5 mins or so. :roll: Think I will give it some wooden legs like the early machines as ...

Appreciated thank you. Would I be right in thinking that the flippers were designed not to move? Also was it a table top game or did it ever have legs? The one I have arrived with 3 horrendous MDF legs which I whipped off as soon as I got it. Mei-mei

Yikes! suddenly I have a dozen messages from years ago. There is obviously something I don't know about this site. Anyhoo the machine I have has a metal plaque on it stating Krafts Automatics Ltd London N16 so at a wild guess does this mean it was not manufactured by them but they sold them on Sheil...

Topic merged - Site Admin. Hi, does anyone know anything about this company, its history and the type of machines they made? I can't find out much online and I have come across a very primitive pinball machine made by them and would like to restore it to the best of my ability. Pics below. Sorry ab...

Can't an old gal have more than one hero? Mei-mei

My hero thank you so much, I am really looking forward to finishing the machine. Mei-mei

Will do thank you for the heads up. Will post it in a couple of days as I am waiting for the last locksmith I tried to return the lock!