South FL-based Restoration and Repair Services Under "Pinwerks", I've been servicing pinball and videogame machines since 1997 for the South Florida/Tri-county area, and in some cases beyond. These last 4 years however I have been actively perfecting my pinball restoration methods utilizing several projects given to me by members from the board, and off. This activity has been somewhat ...
The Williams WPC95 was the last of William's pinball machines board systems (before Pinball 2000). The board used 3 TRIACs to control 3 GI circuits each capable of driving 18 lamps and 2 "always on" circuits generally used for the backbox.
Which Pinball Lift? I found a way to move and handle my 25+ pinball machines easily with just one person. First buy the Harbor Freight lift, mentioned earlier and modify as suggested, then get the $69.95 hand truck from U-Haul. The one with 6" tires and a second set of wheels to be able to lay down horizontally. Now to move and set up a machine that is on end with legs removed, start by ...
In recent years, niche and quirky items like vintage pinball machines have soared in popularity (and value). But what makes these retro machines so special? Aside from the arcade nostalgia, some ...
This under-the-radar Michigan museum is packed with vintage pinball machines, playable classics, and the kind of niche collection most people would never expect to find here.
A big problem with restoring old arcade or pinball machines is finding original parts to get them running again. That’s part of the fun, though; when something finally works after weeks or months of ...