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Posted 7 months ago
Signaholic
(221 items)
Thought some of you might want to see what I did. I first needed a new glass for the front, Michaels was happy to help there, they didn't even chg me for it, since I had my own glass. That was the easiest part.
If you notice in pic #3 the paint on the front of the playing board surface, at top right corner, needed touching up a bit so I did this. The paint I used was Rustoleon matte dark green. I figured since it was going under glass, it didn't need the glossier paint. Worked great!
I don't have a before and after pic of this but the back needed to be straightened out, it's cardboard and had bowed into the back and was causing some playing issues. I took it off and ironed the card between a t-shirt, then placed it inside a big heavy book for about a week.
That did the trick, it's very flat now and sits flush in the grooves of the metal frame. Lastly I adjusted the tension on the shooting arm, to make it fire the balls a little better, also adjusted the wire support, that props it up at the right angle and put it all back together today!
I love these little projects, it gives me purpose,,,LOL, I like that it still holds it's older/vintage/antique look but is in much better working condition now.
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stunning :)
Thanks BELLIN!
your very welcome signaholic:)
Sweet, this will keep you busy for hours this weekend while the rest of us scour ebay for hot deals!!! Nice job on the resto buddy.
LOL, well I went out huntin Tommy but didn't find much. Thanks buddy!! Thank you also Michael and AntiqueToys!!
Hey thanks Kerry!
Thank you collector4evr, leighannrn and Kevin!!
Hey thanks Chevelleman!
Might be a future in the resto business for ya when you get tired of singin' Perry!
LOL, I don't know Bernie, as long as it's small and not much work, I'm into it. I have very little patience for anything else. Thanks!
Great job Signaholic, I wish I had the time or patients to restore items. I just gave a Bagatelle away last week because it was a little rough.
Holy crap! MattyG, that hurts man! Oh well, at least someone has it and is hopefully taking good care of it. Thank you sir and thanks to bratjdd!
Thank you chrissy!!