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Title: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on October 29, 2014, 06:47:11 PM

Replacing wood cabinet panels?

Are there any threads here that show the work needed to replace the back panel and/or bottom panel on an early Bally SS (Eight ball)?

The sides and front are fine, no rust on any metal, but the machine seems to have been stored less than perfectly. The back panel is swollen, and the bottom seems to have water stains

Just would like to see how much work was involved

Thanks
Pete

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: pinball god on October 29, 2014, 06:58:30 PM

I reckon lots of work Pete. Be interested to see responses seeing I may need to do such work

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Strangeways on October 29, 2014, 07:56:22 PM

I've done a few over the journey. A MASSIVE amount of work. Good news is that VERY soon, replacement cabinets will be available.  #@#

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=10274.0 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=10274.0)

This thread covers it in more detail. For the record, I will not be replacing these back panels any longer..


http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8955.0 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8955.0)

 ^^^

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: MartyJ on October 29, 2014, 08:33:46 PM

Quote from: Strangeways on October 29, 2014, 07:56:22 PM

I've done a few over the journey. A MASSIVE amount of work. Good news is that VERY soon, replacement cabinets will be available.  #@#

http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=10274.0 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=10274.0)

This thread covers it in more detail. For the record, I will not be replacing these back panels any longer..


http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8955.0 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=8955.0)

 ^^^

+1.

I cannot wait to see the finished product on these.  I was lucky enough to secure a WPC-95 cabinet (brand new) from these guys and the quality was outstanding and the finish perfect.

I think for those looking to restore high end machines (inc 80's Bly/Williams etc) its a most worthy alternative.

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Retropin on October 29, 2014, 08:58:30 PM

Ive done a few back panels and it is not a straight forward job. The mitre cuts are a real pain to replicate.
Not something I plan on doing again..

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Pop Bumper Pete on October 30, 2014, 05:11:30 PM

Hmmm, does look involved
but I am sure it is another fun project for me to do one day

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Sinbad79 on October 30, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

Quote from: Retropin on October 29, 2014, 08:58:30 PM

Ive done a few back panels and it is not a straight forward job. The mitre cuts are a real pain to replicate.
Not something I plan on doing again..

Shouldn't be too difficult for a CNC.

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Retropin on October 30, 2014, 09:23:45 PM

Quote from: Sinbad79 on October 30, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

Quote from: Retropin on October 29, 2014, 08:58:30 PM

Ive done a few back panels and it is not a straight forward job. The mitre cuts are a real pain to replicate.
Not something I plan on doing again..

Shouldn't be too difficult for a CNC.

CNC cant do 45 deg mitre

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: Sinbad79 on October 30, 2014, 10:36:47 PM

V-groove bit set to correct depth  ^^^

Title: Re: Replacing wood cabinet panels?
Post by: vid1900 on November 29, 2014, 07:37:52 AM

Quote from: Retropin on October 30, 2014, 09:23:45 PM

Quote from: Sinbad79 on October 30, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

Quote from: Retropin on October 29, 2014, 08:58:30 PM

Ive done a few back panels and it is not a straight forward job. The mitre cuts are a real pain to replicate.
Not something I plan on doing again..

Shouldn't be too difficult for a CNC.

CNC cant do 45 deg mitre

CNC 2.5 axis can easliy do 45 degree with a 45 bit.