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by youngerap
Fri Sep 08, 2017 4:27 pm
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: Thruppeny bits
Replies: 10
Views: 10171

Re: Thruppeny bits

No! It could not be that simple, but I will laugh my 'thruppenny bits' off if this turns out to be the case.
by youngerap
Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Aristocrat jackpot meter window, symbols & gold award puzzle
Replies: 22
Views: 6517

Re: aristocrat extra hole ?

I think mine had a play counter and this was the window through which to read it.
by youngerap
Tue Aug 08, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Mills wing nut gone missing
Replies: 4
Views: 5151

Re: Mills wing nut gone missing

Now if you had a rare earth magnet (every workshop should have one, will cost you about £10 for a good one or salvage one from an old micro wave) fixed to a handle and moved around like a metal detector over the whole area it will find every pin,screw, nut, bolt bolt and metal filing you ever lost ...
by youngerap
Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What screw size was used for the Mills Escalator
Replies: 11
Views: 4063

Re: What screw size was used for the Mills Escalator

I wasn't recommending it, Paul. Merely confirming that these things are out there and offering it as an example of one such product. At the other end of the scale, there is also a product costing less than £8. It is highly rated in the reviews, but looks a bit flimsy....
by youngerap
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: What screw size was used for the Mills Escalator
Replies: 11
Views: 4063

Re: What screw size was used for the Mills Escalator

I would love to get hold of a template for testing screw sizes and types, the amount of times I have bought expensive bags of the damn things only to find the wrong size They are out there Treefrog. For example: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bolt-Thread-Fastener-Gauge-Line/dp/B01NCANLCK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3...
by youngerap
Fri Jul 28, 2017 2:59 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Elephant House Auction Dates Clash Again
Replies: 37
Views: 18319

Re: Elephant House Auction Dates Clash Again

Yeah! I think you should all boycott EH. Then I can sneak in and.....

Not really, but you know people will go where the machines take them. Particularly if they scent a bargain!
by youngerap
Mon Jul 03, 2017 10:22 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Win an Aero
Replies: 13
Views: 6354

Re: Win an Aero

I agree with Widget, I'd have bid more if I had his sandblaster. I'm trying to set up a baking soda blaster but I don't have anywhere that can handle the mess. :#: Good call, Paul. The one and only time I used my soda blaster was when sprucing up my Novomat (I started on this with a view to learnin...
by youngerap
Tue Jun 27, 2017 8:54 pm
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Not sure this machine would be allowed today
Replies: 6
Views: 3382

Re: not sure this machine would be allowed today

or would it!! found this photo of this unusual Watling "Vibratory doctor",hes a "big boy" thats for sure but I wouldn't want to be seen shaking his third hand, still the front card says "no electricity" and "try it,it is pleasant" 'Allowed today', Paul? They ...
by youngerap
Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Slot Machines on location
Replies: 97
Views: 91077

Re: Arcade Photographs

......Yet again no mention in the report of the impact of the change in the law in 2007 allowing the bookmakers a spectacular advantage over amusement arcades..... Was a fiscal link between the betting industry and the Labour Party ever established? Hard to believe anyone could consider such a one-...
by youngerap
Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Isle of Wight Shanklin sale
Replies: 31
Views: 19327

Re: Isle of Wight Shanklin sale

I live within sight of the IoW and even have my own boat to get there. Forgot completely about this auction! Having read some of the feedback, though, I am quite pleased I did as the two machines I would have been interested in sound like they were duds.
by youngerap
Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:58 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: EH / Collector Connector sales
Replies: 1406
Views: 505438

Re: Elephant House Auctions

There must be easier ways to avoid answering emails? Just kidding: hope you get well soon, Steve.
by youngerap
Fri Apr 14, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Open Forum
Topic: Vintage slot machine website changes hands
Replies: 164
Views: 75046

Re: VINTAGE slot machine website changes hands

Hi, BP and PC. Congrats on taking over Stuart's wonderful slottie site. Few minor queries, if I may? 1. Did Stuart's site not have a list of useful links? 2. How do I know when my registration as a member is complete? Or is this a work-in-progress? 3. Why am I asking these questions from PennyMachin...
by youngerap
Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Mini Allwin
Replies: 18
Views: 6761

Re: Mini Allwin

John T. Peterson wrote: Major concern: Do they have the same warped sense of humor??

J Peterson
English by language, British by subscription
Have you ever paid any attention to our politicians, JP? We must have a warped sense of humour to vote for any of the beggars!
by youngerap
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Beware the Elephant House Auctions
Replies: 19
Views: 10001

Re: Beware the Elephant House Auctions

Six months? Unreal. In your shoes, I would have assumed the machine is gone and had them in the Small Claims Court ages ago. Trouble is, whilst I get the impression that criticism is nothing other than water off a duck's back to EH, I am not sure that is entirely fair. EH is a business, the purpose ...
by youngerap
Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Reeman Dansie auction
Replies: 11
Views: 4426

Re: Reeman Dansie auction

I am one of those poor fools who bought a machine unseen via the 'net. It was an Aristocrat Sheerline and, upon delivery, it did not even get through the door: the case collapsed when the courier removed it from his van! Luckily, the mechanism was good and my son constructed a new case (from MDF!) u...
by youngerap
Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: Help save Colwyn Victoria Pier
Replies: 24
Views: 22519

Re: Help save Colwyn Victoria Pier

Grade 2 listed? I suspect that was a bit of wishful thinking. In this case, they would first have to work out who the owner is, then hope it is one who a) has very deep pockets and b) is happy to gamble their kid's inheritance on trying to save something like this. Personally, I find it quite obscen...
by youngerap
Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:11 am
Forum: Justice Scrutton's Tipple
Topic: Help save Colwyn Victoria Pier
Replies: 24
Views: 22519

Re: Help save Colwyn Victoria Pier

Sometimes, things are just too far gone to save. Preservation needs to start before the rot reaches the point of no return. In this case, it looks like that particular ship sailed a long time ago.
by youngerap
Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Discoveries
Topic: Oakford Park Arcade
Replies: 4
Views: 2533

Re: Oakford Park Arcade

'Blow machine'? Those were the days!
by youngerap
Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:59 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Shpock/gumtree/ebay
Replies: 35
Views: 13230

Re: Shpock/gumtree/ebay

Fantastic mechanism! I wonder what American coin is the size of our 5p? I thought their smallest was the 1 cent which (almost) matches our sixpence.
by youngerap
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:02 pm
Forum: Tips and Tricks
Topic: Jennings Arm Damper Service
Replies: 1
Views: 3487

Re: Jennings Arm Damper Service

Nicely done, Paul. !THUMBS!

I surprised myself by being surprised at how simple (and effective) this mechanism is. I guess I have gotten too used to looking at a PCB and immediately avoiding any further thought on the matter.