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Offline Pinballrocks

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Polishing Pinball Bits
« on: July 31, 2010, 01:15:21 PM »

 Hi all,

Can anyone give me some advise on the best way to polish metal screws, ramps & small pinball parts etc. I was told that tumblers are often used but i am not sure what type of tumbler & media to use. Also does anyone know a good supplier & the best type of tumbler, cost etc.. I would also be interested in the best method for polishing coin doors & side rails.

Cheers Paul.
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Re: Polishing Pinball Bits
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2010, 01:40:42 PM »
Most seem to use ones they get from gun shops; apparently walnut media works OK especially if you add some Flitz.

Try the search box and type in tumbler. You will see plenty of threads.

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Re: Polishing Pinball Bits
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2010, 02:52:56 PM »
Most seem to use ones they get from gun shops; apparently walnut media works OK especially if you add some Flitz.

Try the search box and type in tumbler. You will see plenty of threads.

Correct - Gun shops stock them. I bought mine on eBay from South Australia. It is a rebadged Berry - the popular tumber from the USA
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Re: Polishing Pinball Bits
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2010, 03:33:47 PM »
 
 Thanks guys,

 i'll see if i can track one down.

 Cheers.
:) :)      PAUL     :):)