APR - Moving !

[Marty Machine]

The mobile units could be nothing more than an elaborate pinny-moving trolly, with provision on the sides to 'hook on' a tool-board as you work on that machine, then move the toolboard over to another trolley the next day to work on a diff machine, save having to have 20 sets of tools for the 20 trolleys for example.  ;-)

[swinks]

maybe a Heighway sign  , Spooky might looking for one as well.

Factory looks awesome - incredible with the one pin on it's own against a big wall - makes it look so big but will fill up no doubt but like the idea of the wall rack, great way to save on space

[Caveoftreasures]

Have u purchased pallet racking yet and a lifter ?

[Caveoftreasures]

Nino, will you be offering

Full Cabinet redecals on DMD machines (say Twilight Zone, Indianna Jones and all models where cabinet decals are available for purchase from the many suppliers around the world).

Will you be building a booth for paintwork on cabinets ?

Will u be doing clearcoating on playfields and removing all inserts etc etc ?

Maybe a list of what you will be doing in the first 12 months would be interesting for all members, in case I missed it.

Are u going to be by yourself or will you employ a helper at some stage ? (some one from here/our forum may have the skills)

Do u have a booking in process or a standard written agreement you send out, insurance on product when at APR etc like El-Timbo does. ?

Do u have a timeframe for how long each machine may take (aprox) so customers know how long the queue may be, before comparing/looking at other restoration companies ? or are u just specialising in the older older machines at this stage.

I am interested and I hope your answers help more members to dial your number to get you wizzing along.

[Strangeways]

Quick update ;

I've had a locksmith out and he has covered the security for me.
Alarm is going in next week
Electrical fit out is next week
Partitioning will be commenced next week

The racking company will be sending someone out next week for a site visit
I'm looking at second hand Walkie Reach Stacker with a height of 4.5M

The layout of the building is decided, and to those that have heard my thoughts on this, it should be functional and easy to do.

Here is the first of eight benches. I'm using structural pine and the benchtop will be formwood (non structural). I love formwood - everything will be formwood ! Note the CRUDE tools I'm using. Tomorrow I'm picking up Dad's vertical saw, which was made in the 70's and is perfect for cutting timber precisely. The tables are 2.4M X 1.2M. They are massive !




I didn't really have a "container day" for the last container, as most games were still packed ;





So I unpacked the later model games to get a "feel" for the depth of space etc. I snuck in a few games as well. One of the "Lost In Space" games is reserved for Greg. Setting these up was part of the decision making process of the layout of the building.





Again, a basic "layout" of the wall which will house the racks. Heaps of space. I'll finalize the configuration once the Racking company have advised.





So far, with some help from Marco and MartyJ, we have been able to move around 1/3 of the total machines from the storage building today (thanks guys !). I can't move them all at the same time until the racks are in, and the walkie reach stacker is purchased. I can fit another two rows behind the games in the picture, but that back wall is where the racking is going.





So far, it has been the hardest 2 weeks of my life - balancing the business, the move and the fit out. Still a long way to go, but I should be working in there by the end of next week !

[ddstoys]

Looking good Niño Ll the hard work will be worth it

[tonyt]

Looks great Nino, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh some day.

[pinball god]

Very exciting. Should look the part when done. Hope to visit sometime soon as I'm quitting work and taking some time out to recharge.

[Caveoftreasures]

An idea for you Nino.

Put lockable quality steel/castors on your large work benchs you are making. Top quality commercial ones will set u back apx $50 to $80 a set/for 4.
A restorer with a commercial space like yours did/had it like that for 15 plus years and the ability to move the work-place/space anywhere on the ground floor made life easier/gave more choices. 

[ktm450]

Looks great, loads of space

[pinnies4me]

Looks amazing mate, so much space!

[Crashramp]

Looks great Nino, plenty of space there and how good does it look to see all of those games stacked up awaiting restoration. Excellent stuff!

[dealers choice]

Looking great Nino. cant wait o see the end result when your finished. ill be sure to come and say g'day next time im in melbourne.

[Pop Bumper Pete]

And there is a Jaycar around the corner
Heaven

[Homepin]

FANTASTIC effort - this now cements your business firmly in the big league - well done.