(Topic ID: 257701)
Cranford, NJ
I am doing this with the intent to put in my basement. That can always change, if anyone interested. I restore machines on an almost constant basis, so selling one brings the next into my shop. And I only restore games that I want to own.
Quoted from chuckwurt:Feel free to change it to my basement.
I believe u are out of room, Chucky.
Quoted from Jjsmooth:I believe u are out of room, Chucky.
Not since I had to sell half my collection to afford Stranger Things LE! Haha
I've been asked to show more detail of cabinet repair/finish. This particular box is in really decent shape, nice corners and little damage.
One spot under a rear leg has split here, so I apply Titebond wood glue while opening the split, and using low pressure, blow air into the gap to spread glue inside.
IMG_20191229_111215466 (resized).jpgQuoted from Jjsmooth:I've been asked to show more detail of cabinet repair/finish. This particular box is in really decent shape, nice corners and little damage.
One spot under a rear leg has split here, so I apply Titebond wood glue while opening the split, and using low pressure, blow air into the gap to spread glue inside.[quoted image]
I just did a cabinet corner repair the other day and used some glue syringes for the first time. Worked great to get to the really deep areas that the bottle can't reach. I like your air method, but figured I'd share my method as well.
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Tools-Adhesive/Jewelry-Making-Tools/Crystal-FX-Medium-Viscosity-Glue-Syringes-Tips/p/80869492
Awesome thread and amazing progress.
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Then a tight piece of masking tape for an hour or 2 will make it ready for bondo.[quoted image]
I wouldn't use Bondo on that corner, one tap during a move and it will come off. A two part epoxy resin will give a much more permanent fix.
Quoted from AUKraut:I wouldn't use Bondo on that corner, one tap during a move and it will come off. A two part epoxy resin will give a much more permanent fix.
How would you go about applying the epoxy without it being a runny mess?
Quoted from Blackbeard:Is filler primer different than normal primer?
Yes, it's a bit thicker, meant to fill tiny scratches. Easy to sand for smooth surface.
Quoted from AUKraut:I wouldn't use Bondo on that corner, one tap during a move and it will come off. A two part epoxy resin will give a much more permanent fix.
With the coarse surface, the Bondo will have plenty to adhere to.
Quoted from Mr_Frog:How would you go about applying the epoxy without it being a runny mess?
Just follow Vid's posts, he explains the technique. Ive done this myself and it's extremely durable!
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/cabinet-restoration-vids-guide#post-2546324
Cool idea I have not seen this before!
Quoted from Jjsmooth:Made a frame from scrap to give straight edge to push Bondo to.[quoted image]
... All caught up now (been off 5 days); please continue! I wish this was a NetFlix series lol. Great work as always. Thanks for letting us follow along.
Why didn't you spray the yellow around coin door and a lot of the cab? Just not needed as decals cover?
Quoted from Blackbeard:Why didn't you spray the yellow around coin door and a lot of the cab? Just not needed as decals cover?
All covered by decals.
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