So, I got 2 of the final 3 parts orders in today. And I placed another order, so really there are 4 final parts orders. Someday, I'll be good enough to have all the parts in house before I start. Or, is that 'wealthy' enough to have them in house?
The parts that arrived were the cointaker LEDs for the pop bumpers (the test subjects ended up being left in the 'test' game, I liked them so much!), and the Pinbits plastic protector set.
The plastic protectors look like they will be very effective. Basically, Pinbits has made a clear version of the plastics that commonly break, extended the plastic ever so slightly where the ball impacts the plastic, and made them from plastic that is not likely to shatter. It is installed under the plastic, and should save the plastic from being cracked or broken.
The 4th order I placed today was for some 'jam' nuts, a thinner version of a locknut. Once you add the extra thickness, it reduces the amount of threads that can be engaged on the nut holding the plastic down - meaning the threads may not get to the nylon locking portion. So, I ordered some of the thinner locknuts, and some small washers as well to go under the nuts. The washers will keep the nuts from cutting into the plastics.
It's looking really good!
The 3rd package, containing the sling plastics, new bowl ramp, and new PF window arrives tomorrow, unless USPS messes up!
