Win a Penguin restoration

[highfield]

Topic split & moved - Site Admin.

I have just finished the penguin allwin that Jim did the great work on the backflash for. His contribution was the icing on the cake.

I bought this machine at the Elephant auction a few months ago and it was in a sorry state. There was old woodworm holes in the backboard that holds all the mechanism, they had even eaten through the plastic backflash.
The cabinet back panel also looked like an aero bar.

First picture shows how it was, then several of finished machine.
I know from reading many posts that you all like lots of photos !

The Oak that the cabinet was made from was just dried out. I just sanded it down, filled a few holes etc. used a little wood restorer and finally put a coat of satin varnish on it.

The operator had gone to a great deal of trouble to make the middle hole a loser which I have returned to a win tube.

The only disappointment is that the Ruffler & Walker marker that goes on the ball gallery is missing.
It was on the machine in the pre-lims before the auction but by auction date it was missing.
If anyone has one or knows where I can get one it would be appreciated.

Once again, thanks to Jim for doing the backflash for me.

John

[slotalot]

Well done John you have a nice tidy machine there

[jimmy55]

Looks great John, I'm going to break out the biscuit tin in celebration!

[special when lit]

That looks really good, well done.
Would love a sweetie allwin, just gotta wait 'till one comes up that's not miles away!

[highfield]

Thanks for your positive feedback, it's appreciated.
John

[cheeky]

Stunning. Has the metalware been re-chromed? What products did you use to get such a great finish to the cabinet?

[highfield]

Hi Cheeky
I did send a PM to Polaris to help him with a rebuild on one of his cabinets back in 2013. I can rewrite it for this forum but wonder if Pennymachines can tell me if it's possible to just cut that PM and paste it here. Can you advise PM.
Happy to write it out again if not.
Regards
John

[highfield]

Just realised. Too many PM's in my message.
First refers to private message, second to Mr Pennymachines

[polaris]

I just happen to still have info John saved for reference

1. Thoroughly wash the cabinet after you have dismantled it completely.

2. Sand down every part, beginning with medium sandpaper down to sanding with fine sandpaper. I use the sponge pad type ones at this stage because you can get in all the corners. Make sure you get all old varnish off and have smooth finish.
nb: It is vital in my opinion to be careful of NOT sanding across the grain but always along the grain.
If you don't you will see the marks across the grain after finishing. I never use a machine as you will see orbital marks all over it.
The final finish is dependent on the work you do here so don't rush it or cut corners the work you put into this will determine the outcome.

3. Clean cabinet and door parts with white spirit to clear out the grain of dust.

4. At this stage fill any holes etc with Colron neutral wood filler.

5. Use Colron wood reviver (B&Q) as per instructions on tin. This will revive the wood, prevent future splitting through dryness and raise the grain.

6. I stained mine with one coat of Colron Peruvian mahogany as the woods were all different colours and then this enhanced the grain.

7. Staining raises the wood a little so it is best to very lightly sand the cabinet and then wipe over again quickly and lightly with cloth in white spirit to clear the grain out.

8. Varnish using half inch brush up and down the grain using Ronseal Outdoor varnish, satin. B&Q sell a small tin of this. If you need to, apply a second coat. Run your hand over cabinet. If you feel any raised bits just lightly sand over.

9. You're done, just send me a photo.

Email again if I can help.

[highfield]

Thanks Billy for posting that up, hope it helps Cheeky.

Cheeky, yes I did polish then chrome the metal parts
John