Prince August casting for Wonders coin slot

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Do you recall how much moulding paste you used for the coin entry Alan, I see there are a number of different quantities available.
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It was the 200g size I think.
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I'm still waiting on the putty arriving but I thought it would give this a try. The company reckons it's slightly harder wearing than Prince August and me being a tight a$$e thought it was better value for money. :) 500g Premium Pewter Shot / Grain White Metal for casting. Buy From THE EXPERTS eBay number 222235435821
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The Prince August, being a softer metal had a lower melting point, ideal for when you're having to melt it down on the cooker in the kitchen. A sound tip is try to do the casting when the wife isn't about, and don't use one of her best saucepans. !OMFG!.
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Strange that they don't bother to mention that melting point of the pewter shot they're selling?
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That was one of the questions I asked, Gameswat - this was the reply:
Dear Sirs,

The melting point of pewter is around 250°C. As for being hardwaring in comparison to Prince August metal. Would you happen to know the composition of the pewter so we can advise accordingly?

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Hi
I have been reading all of this on the Prince August and making your own parts. I like the idea, and would like to give it a go.
Would it work to make a "BALL LEVER"??? or would it be too soft?
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It would be possible, but might need to be made quite chunky in order to take support webs in the casting.
If you're referring to the ball release lever and it's the escapement type that due to its rocking movement allows a ratchet wheel to turn (that was clear as mud wasn't it?) then they're quite easy to make out of brass plate.

I think JC was selling them some years back.
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No I was thinking of another part....
When you get the ball in the winning cup it hits the "lever", which allows you to turn the knob and get paid. I think they're just solid brass... I have one to copy, so that makes it a lot easier.
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That's the lever the ball comes to rest upon.
Like a see saw by sitting on one end it tips the other up to clear the stop.

I've never seen one for sale, but have made them in the past from "U shaped Brass lengths" This sort of thing we can get it from model shops or even some of the large national DIY chain stores.
Being U shaped it has strength.
You only have to get the length exactly right so the ball doesn't drop before it's cleared the stop.
Drill a hole to pivot it, and it's done.

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Thanks BADPENNY
excellent idea... I will check out a few stores next time I go into town.....

I'm working on something right now, after reading all about the Prince August... so it's just in the prototype stage... not sure if it's going to work, but I had the materials to do it... If it works out I'll post a picture...
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Thought I would share my first relatively successful attempt at casting a coin entry. I had a few and has been frustrating but I will persevere until I get it right. May send one off to see if can be plated. As you can see from the pictures, the first attempts at making a mould didn't go too well. :)
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