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by tallstory
Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: National penny scale
Replies: 3
Views: 818

Re: National penny scale

I would be interested in buying the machine on the left if anyone knows where the penny goes.
by tallstory
Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Auction Community
Topic: Ebay clown
Replies: 4
Views: 1832

Re: Ebay clown

I don't suppose it matters 'cos nobody is going to buy at these prices. Or maybe there is some fool out there who believes the hype.
by tallstory
Thu May 26, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Pot Luck Allwin problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1804

Re: Pot Luck Allwin problem

Brilliant restoration - well done.
by tallstory
Wed May 25, 2022 4:10 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Pot Luck Allwin problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1804

Re: Pot Luck Allwin problem

Font looks similar to Bahnschrift Light SemiCondensed but Arial Narrow is a good approximation too.
by tallstory
Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)
Replies: 147
Views: 59779

Re: Electroplating (chrome, nickel etc.)

Has anyone had success with chrome powder coating? It looks like a good finish but I wonder how durable (and expensive) it is.
by tallstory
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: Let's Talk about Slots
Topic: What else do you collect?
Replies: 19
Views: 4024

Re: What else do you collect?

Amazing banners sentimental salvage and very non PC.
by tallstory
Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Circus model supplied by Shefras
Replies: 52
Views: 7479

Re: Circus model supplied by Shefras

Phone number? You could always dial it to check :lol:
by tallstory
Thu Mar 24, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bajazzo Clown wall machines
Replies: 198
Views: 84684

Re: Bajazzo Clown wall machines

martynbr they are 1.2mm thick but, as sweetmeats says, it probably would be cheaper to buy the originals, unless you know a very helpful mechanic who could stamp them out for you.. They do come up on Ebay from time to time at about 50p each. Isn't it amazing that machines of around 100 years old are ...
by tallstory
Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Bajazzo Clown wall machines
Replies: 198
Views: 84684

Re: Bajazzo Clown wall machines

The tokens are around 17.5mm diameter as you can see from an example from my machine. I've also uploaded a photo of my restored Clown so you can see the text of all the labels on it. (Pretty sure I've done this before.) It should be easy enough to make a copy using any computer drawing package ...
by tallstory
Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:29 am
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Vertical and horizontal fingers - Aristocrat Mad Melons
Replies: 20
Views: 2189

Re: Vertical and horizontal fingers - Aristocrat Mad Melons

Isn't the Dog and Anvil the pub where Mad Melons works behind the bar? If you go in there, watch out for Bearing Caps as he's a bit of a kicker especially when he's well oiled.