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My first pin - **Updated With Problems**
pinballwizard79:
Obviously I agree with Jeff regarding DE.
Take advantage of the current lack of interest in DE pinball.
Also this economic recession/depression is really bringing the prices down on these things, it seems houses & bank/insurance stocks were not the only thing at their peak 3-4 years ago.
Visitor Q:
Welcome to the world of pinball and you new addiction.
Sir Headless VII:
So, the first thing has broken on my machine. Its just a drop target though (the second D on the left D-E-A-D targets) the target part has snapped off. So I am going to have to replace it, is there a place in Ottawa I can buy a new target or am I going to have to go online (either way any suggestions would be welcome). Also is there a place I can get a new sticker or graphic for it? Anyone have any tips on replacing a drop target? I have never done any repairs on a pinball machine before so a step by step guide would be super helpful.
pinballwizard79:
Just go to pinballlife.com & get some sega targets, get a few extras while your at it because it will prob happen again some day.
Decal artwork can be found online @ http://www.ballsofsteel.net/?a=viewmachine&id=2820 (I dunno whats up with that "D" on there so it looks like you get to play with that one in order to make it work)
You can print the labels on decal paper & cover with mylar or numerous other things like packing tape (idea stolen from PBJ who stole it from who knows where).
Thats all you've broke so far?
Must be nice LOL.
EDIT: I stand corrected regarding all new pin acquisitions breaking within a week. It appears to have taken a month, my apologies :cheers:
Sir Headless VII:
Ok, if I am ordering online anyways is there anything else I should order along with these (bulbs, rubber kit, common capacitors) to cut down on the pain of paying $20 sipping a 1.50 part? Or does the shipping not work like that and if I order more it will just cost me more. On the subject of that the flippers on the upper playing field seem weak to me, I have no intention of rebuilding them now but I guess I could get the parts for it.
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