postage is a killer on the U.S ones but the price is right for 5 or more
they were .8mm if I remember correct and they were a tight fit
Tight fit on all machines or just stern or just b/w etc?
I have a set of someone else's on my IM and they are 0.9mm and there is still clearance and I have not applied felt yet (but will do). Also I have a creature which has plenty of gap between the play field and cabinet walls but 1 of the ramps above the play field is awfully close (though ramp is fasten different because about lug has been pro ken off so fastening slightly off) so with the blade keep the accessories in mind as well but check if things are aligned properly as well.
To put it into perspective, pinball machines are made out of timber and therefore can expand and contract due to moisture in it's varied environments over the years. In addition these cabinets are made to spec but different producers for Stern and Bally / Williams will have slight variances over the years due to cutters being sharp, operator etc. (sorry to be particular but having my own cnc router and since I use to make cnc's I know how variances can creep in). Like stern at the moment making the X-Men as it has been a heat wave and then in Winter climates go the total other direction below zero which can affect the cabinets. So without copping out but also to empower you, you have the choice so when you are considering buying blades you need to determine if you can afford 0.8 to 0.9mm of blade on each side as well as some gap so you can safely raise the playfield. With the Bally blades the hinge hole is slightly large but this is to accommodate variances in manufacture. I know I am being very informative but I would rather that than the other as I want everyone to be happy with their purchase.
That aside thanks for the support everyone, it's a nice feel good to be able to provide something that many people want. I think they look great but some of the prices out there are just ridiculous. Warning though, like pinbals once you get one set you will want more.
I will be ordering 1 sheet tomorrow as am changing my approach slightly but this is to benefit everyone and myself.
There will be Run 1 - 1 sheet of the affordable silver mirror purely as a test run - so if going well these will be sold off to those only just wanting the silver so some may jump the cue a little. As some of you want some gold, black and maybe another flavour will be done in Run 2 in about a weeks time but will be ordering that material in the next day or two as some of it has to be specially made - flavour orders
I just didn't want you guys to be charged for double postage.
So please bare with me as I want you guys to get a product that fits and that everyone is happy with.
Also as a little bonus keep an eye out as I will be offering one set only as Free Issue Comp from this first run just to spread the joy - winner gets to choose a Stern or Bally/WMS set.
