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Title: Playfield Stand
Post by: Strangeways on September 17, 2008, 12:47:13 PM

Playfield Stand

This is a handy playfield stand that I made 2 - 3 years ago from leftover pieces of wood. Took an hour to make and I use it on every machine I recondition or restore. I have two stands - the one pictured fits any single body playfield. My other one was made for widebody pins.

When you are not using it - Just store it under a pinball, or hang it on the wall. I have added felt strips to protect the playfied when reversed.

(http://www.users.on.net/~nzambello/stand/P1010070.JPG)

(http://www.users.on.net/~nzambello/stand/P1010071.JPG)

(http://www.users.on.net/~nzambello/stand/P1010067.JPG)

Next piece of equipment I want to make is a playfield rotisserie  - on wheels !




Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: ktm450 on September 20, 2008, 12:14:00 AM
Simple and effective, nice Nino
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Strangeways on September 20, 2008, 12:26:49 AM

I also use it for DMDs now. You can remove the playfield and have it placed on the stand (which is in turn in a table next to the DMD), and troubleshoot the pin with the playfield out.

It is easily my favorite "tool in the shed"..
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: MartyJ on January 16, 2009, 07:11:53 PM
Hi Nino,

I just came across this brillant but simple jig.  Would you please be able to post the measurements as I WILL build this tomorrow (hopefully).

THanks again

Marty.
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Strangeways on January 16, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
Quote from: MartyJ on January 16, 2009, 07:11:53 PM
Hi Nino,

I just came across this brillant but simple jig.  Would you please be able to post the measurements as I WILL build this tomorrow (hopefully).

THanks again

Marty.

Sure Marty..

What made it so simple was that it was made from offcuts and I "made it up" as I went along...

If not tonight - I'll do it tomorrow.. It is "somewhere" in the garage !

Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Retropin on January 16, 2009, 11:14:25 PM
Nino sent me a pic of this and i made one up in about an hour.

Just measure the outer width and length of the pF. Then add 20mm

Screw the timber together and then apply the inside shorther ones to the inside of what youve already made, using 40mm X 70mm timber throughout

I dont know how i ever managed to do PF restores without this now - its an awesome tool
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: MartyJ on January 17, 2009, 12:59:16 PM
Quote from: Strangeways on January 16, 2009, 07:35:25 PM
Quote from: MartyJ on January 16, 2009, 07:11:53 PM
Hi Nino,

I just came across this brillant but simple jig.  Would you please be able to post the measurements as I WILL build this tomorrow (hopefully).

THanks again

Marty.

Sure Marty..

What made it so simple was that it was made from offcuts and I "made it up" as I went along...

If not tonight - I'll do it tomorrow.. It is "somewhere" in the garage !



Hi Nino,

Don't worry about the measurements..I have basically knocked off your design...(hope you don't send me a C&D email  %$%  )
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: MartyJ on January 17, 2009, 01:55:42 PM
Its done.  I must say, with some measuring and planning it turned out OK.  I have ZERO carpentry skills and usually end up breaking it.

Now for the test - if the actual playfield fits  ::)

Thanks for the idea Nino.  Great stuff.

Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Creech on January 17, 2009, 02:46:01 PM
Well done mate.

How's this for a new career Nino? Playfield stand designer.  :lol
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Strangeways on January 17, 2009, 02:55:58 PM

Expect a C&D for being a "Good Bloke", Marty  %.%

Nice job and an improvement on my design. I'm pleased to say my stand design is now being used for a few pinheads - and if it makes their jobs easier - I'm all for it  ^^^
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: MartyJ on January 18, 2009, 11:29:39 PM
I've attached a rough pic with measurements if anyone wants to build one.  It certainly fits my T2 playfield perfect.

As for materials they are as follows:


So for a total cost of $45.32 a handy jig to have....Thanks again to Nino for the ideas...

Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: Strangeways on January 19, 2009, 12:13:37 AM

As a finishing touch - I added "beer seal" offcuts to the sections that the playfield rest on. This is handy if you want to turn the playfield upside down.
Title: Re: Playfield Stand
Post by: SPURR on January 27, 2009, 09:33:59 PM
Strangeways     HE'S AN IDEAS MAN!  Ive been using paint tins for years hasnt been really successful &^&  My next project