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  1. Menace

    TAF chair scoop rebuild & step-by-step playfield restoration

    Re: TAF chair scoop rebuild & step-by-step playfield restora Some of the best touchups' I've ever seen. Truly a work of art. D
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    Testing Transistors

    Awesome-sauce! If the eyes are popping out, something is worn, missing or mis-adjusted. Check to see if the nyliners are all installed on the eyes. (I think the eyes have them... can't recall for sure. These are the small white bushings) D
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    Found : Twilight zone Plastic 31-1765-29

    Re: LF : Twilight zone Plastic 31-1765-29 CRAP! Sorry Bruno, I totally forgot to check into this for you! I will check for sure tonight. D
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    SOLD Black Hole Project

    That's a decent price Bish. As bad as the crazing is on this BH, it is VERY typical of almost every BiH I've seen to have this issue. (some are worse than others) Where you've done most of the work, this would be a great player for anyone looking to get into a BH for very little money that...
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    WTB: RFM Flipper Button Assembly

    You could also try Rob Anthony as that is where I got some replacements from a couple years ago. I will warn you, they are NOT cheap. D
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    Avengers 1.4 is out -- HUGE update

    That would literally make me LOL. D
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    Testing Transistors

    You also have to take into account what else is in circuit when testing diodes, as sometimes you must lift it from the circuit to test correctly. When in doubt, take it out! (to test) D
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    Found : Twilight zone Plastic 31-1765-29

    Re: LF : Twilight zone Plastic 31-1765-29 Bruno, I might have one laying around in my parts stash, I'll let you know if I find one. D
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    Testing Transistors

    Keep us posted! D
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    How much have you learned over what period of time?

    Tenma seems to be popular as it's a cheap and cheerful temp controlled station. I personally have a couple of professional Hako units (been using Hako for over 20 years) and the are tanks. The TOP vids are essential for sure, I have most of them and are always full of useful info. D
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    How much have you learned over what period of time?

    The only way you can get proficient with soldering is practice. It's a lot like welding, it just becomes a "feel". Some people can do it, and others just can't. D
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    How much have you learned over what period of time?

    Chris, As long as you have basic mechanical ability, you're more than halfway there. Taking stuff apart, and putting it all back together with some cleaning in between is all a shop job is. I personally find it therapeutic, but I'm crazy like that. Soldering coils and switches and targets...
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    High Scores

    Manged to finally best Beckers score on my Stargazer...
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    Testing Transistors

    Ok, glad that's sorted out on the Tip107. I would say that one is toast as well, but again check all the associated diodes and sockets on the lamps in that coloumn as well when you change it, you might have a short somewhere. D
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    Building a Dream

    LMAO. Actually my comment was strictly based on forward thinking and resale value and nothing more. I totally understand these services at this point have little if any value to you, but if you ever had to sell could potentially make or break a sale. (and the only reason I brought it up was I...
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    Building a Dream

    One thing to consider with all this, specifically the water / bathrooms / heating aspect is you should also think about the resale value... Sure you might say you will never move but never say never. It may cost you more up front to have these things put in during the construction but it will...
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    Happy Birthday Novaguy!!

    Have a good one Ted! D
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    Testing Transistors

    Yep, that eyes right tip102 is toast for sure. When you replace it make sure you test and replace the associated 1n4004 diode as it could also be shot, and absolutely make sure the eyes right coil is still good and not shorted otherwise you'll blow the new transistor again. (Remember the smoke...
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    Introduce Yourself!

    "The cool Glenn" always makes me laugh. LMK if you decide to move Centaur II. :) D
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    Introduce Yourself!

    Hey Rich! Definitely tripped over the right place... Word of caution, pinball machines are like potato chips. You can never have just one! Couple of questions... 1)Any particular era of game you prefer? 2)Any particular theme you prefer? 3)Any particular title in mind? If you don't have...