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| CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: RandyT on May 09, 2012, 12:00:57 pm ---You can't adjust them to the same extent without affecting the long term durability and function of the switch, and from a manufacturing standpoint, it takes more time and effort to do this than simply using the correct part to achieve the desired goal. --- End quote --- |
| boardjunkie:
Ok...here's the height you end up with mounting under 3/4" wood. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62937081@N00/7165445970/# Now if you use the washer under the metal....what do you think is gonna happen? Finger pinching. Duh. So like I said...it was done out of necessity. |
| boardjunkie:
--- Quote from: RandyT on May 09, 2012, 12:00:57 pm --- --- Quote from: boardjunkie on May 09, 2012, 11:54:04 am ---I don't buy that. You can adjust the switches for any sensitivity you want. Williams used wooden panels thus they needed the extra length for clearance. --- End quote --- --- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on May 09, 2012, 11:19:47 am ---...even though your explanation would appear to make sense, since Wicos were regularly mounted in wood panels with 3.5" shafts. --- End quote --- You can't adjust them to the same extent without affecting the long term durability and function of the switch, and from a manufacturing standpoint, it takes more time and effort to do this than simply using the correct part to achieve the desired goal. RandyT --- End quote --- Sure you can....small switch adjustments make a big difference in overall sensitivity. And the switch ain't gonna break just because you adjust it once. |
| Xiaou2:
Im with Randy on this one. The longer shafts were probably to reduce directional issues. The leverage produced may have also added to better control.. due to less fatigue (you can overcome the centering gromet easier). Additionally, the added height may have been to avoid pinching or hand-cramped space issues. |
| CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: boardjunkie on May 09, 2012, 12:15:24 pm ---Ok...here's the height you end up with mounting under 3/4" wood. Now if you use the washer under the metal....what do you think is gonna happen? Finger pinching. Duh. So like I said...it was done out of necessity. --- End quote --- I'll start by pointing out that Williams mounted their dust washers in a routed recess under the overlay. No finger pinching. Next, I'll hit you with the fact that other Williams games, also with wood panels, actually used shorter shafts (with different sticks). Why didn't, for example, Williams go with a 4" shaft on Sinistar ? And then, I'll ask you why Midway didn't use 4" shafts on the myriad (e.g. far more than the 2 games from Williams) cabinets they made using wood panels and Wico sticks. Answer those questions and I may concede that you may have a point. Or you can continue to ignore the facts, which are pretty clear -- lots of wood panels, lots of 3.5" shafts, only 2 games with 4" shafts. EDIT: Tried to Img-fu around bj's flickr link, but failed ... you have to click his link. |
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