(Topic ID: 86909)

How do you prop up the back end of a playfield?

By beelzeboob

10 years ago



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#1 10 years ago

I have to do some work behind the back panel of my LOTR this weekend. What do you guys use to hold the back end up (so that the PF lies nearly flat on the front lip of the machine)? I had a tech come once that had a wooden shelf he slid in and rested the PF on. Is there any place with specs on how to build one? Or is it just something I measure out and build myself? Thanks for any help!

#2 10 years ago

Simple. Get a stick and cut it slightly wider than the pin body. Add some soft tape or something to the ends so it won't scuff the rails and won't slip. Enjoy.

#3 10 years ago

Won't work for me unless I remove my mirror blades.

#4 10 years ago
Quoted from beelzeboob:

Won't work for me unless I remove my mirror blades.

a 2x4 on top of the rails shouldnt have any issue with mirrorblades. the 2x4 is above where the glass would be.

#5 10 years ago

Sorry...I'm blonde. I didn't see what you guys were saying until now. I thought SealClubber was talking about wedging a stick between the sides of the cabinet, not laying it across the top of the pin rails. Thanks so much for your help, guys!!!

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