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jimmyjet:
FWIW:  I have been successful making coin mechs for a few of my coin doors that came without mechs.  I will try to describe how I did it.

First, I took 1/2" thick maple and cut it into 3" x 4" squares.  I needed four of these pieces to make two mechs.  I also had to cut one corner off of the squares so the mech would fit in the appropriate spot.

Second, I drew pencil lines indicating where the coin would enter the mech and also the exit point.  I routed the channel out using a laminate router with a straight cutting bit set a bit deeper than the thichness of a quarter.  You need to router two pieces.

Third, I sandwiched two pieces together (one routed, one unrouted) using 1" drywall screws.  

Fourth, Paying close attention to placement of the entrance points and exit points, I used a few carefully placed screws to firmly attach the wood "mechs" to the coin door.  Use trial and error to find the perfect placement before final attachment.

A few comments:  I have had about 5 out of 100 coins get stuck with these mechs.  To unstick a coin you need to hit the coin door firmly (these mechs render the coin return button inoperable).  I can activate a credit with pennies, nickels, and quarters.

I thought a few people would like to try this.  It saves a few dollars and you can play your mame machine using pennies.

jimmyjet

jimmyjet:
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Last picture:  they're installed:

Jabba:
Very clever. I just bought an empty cabinet with no mechs. I think I'll give your idea a whirl.

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