Mechanical Memories Magazine

The next step is to inspect the cabinet furniture, knobs, payout cup, coin entries etc.
Normally they have a chrome finish, which over the years of constant play tends to wear
off. Under no circumstances be tempted to get them rechromed. Buff these parts just
enough with very fine steel wool to bring up a dull shine. They'll look great.
Now, before I go any further, let me warn you about one major problem that can
arise -THE WIFE. They just don't understand our passion (apologies to those who do).
Let me give you an instance. I've just pulled into the drive and about to unload my latest
tired machine, and there she is standing on the doorstep, arms folded, with a frown on
her face you could plant seeds in. You decide the soft approach. "Hello my sweet", this
is met with "Thought you were taking rubbish up the tip, not bringing it back!" You try
to explain that this is a valuable machine and once you've done it up it will look great.
The reply comes back, "Wish I could say the same about my kitchen that' s been hanging
around for two years! An' what about that place we call the bathroom!" See what I
mean? No sense of priority! Let's move on.
As you continue with your project, it' s possible you' ll find parts missing or broken.
Do not despair. If you're a practical sort of person and can do general DIY, you'll be
surprised what you can turn your hand to. This isn't exactly rocket science as many of
these machines were pretty damn crude in their construction. Many of the simpler parts
can be made by yourself, especially if you've got the old broken part to use a pattern.
Oliver Whales Have a Go al/win 'before '.
Front Cover, the same machine 'after '.
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