Addams Family, The
Bally, 1992there's too many things to list at this point.
Right now there is a 'found' list a 'to buy list' and a 'still needed list'.
when the first two shrink down a little it'll be easier to sort out the last one 
. I have about 6 different pages saved with various parts still to buy
Quoted from jorro:What parts are you still looking for?
95% of them. 
https://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/4406-01118-00
since they only have 6-32, ordering ten of these since they are cheap enough. and probably some of the posts.
beginning of march we'll decide what to get next.
can't decide if I want to get some more of the expensive pcb boards out of the way first...or some of the cheaper items.
Quoted from Bryan_Kelly:95% of them.
morgan freman meme ^ he ain't wrong!^
last of the orders till march.
Bumper post 10-32 bottom stud 02-4036-2 3 $5.95 $17.85
Mini-post 8-32 thread 02-4003 10 $2.35 $23.50
Post - spring 02-3409 1 $0.95 $0.95
T-Nut 8-32 9/32 inch barrel -1/2 inch base 4408-01118-02 30 $0.35 $0.15 $4.50
T-Nut 8-32 1/4" barrel - 19/32" base 4408-01118-00 30 $0.29 $0.25 $7.50
T-Nut 6-32 thread 1/4 inch barrel 1/2 inch 3 prong 4406-01118-00 10 $0.29 $0.20 $2.00
wasn't sure which 8032 I needed so got both.
Quoted from Shredder565:well, this doesn't exactly cause me to trust marco.
A day early, and clearly the wrong order. doesn't look like TNuts and Posts to me :/[quoted image]
Call them. They will fix it, I’ve had them resend my whole order when they messed up mine. Resent whole thing and covered the new shipping charge and got to keep what they sent already.
Quoted from Shredder565:A day early, and clearly the wrong order.
Happened to me as well. I got a whole bunch of stuff like leg bolts gold and chrome. I ended up using the gold ones and look great. I still received my order So I took it as a bonus. Anyone on here never get a package full of leg bolts? Sorry 
Quoted from loneacer:That was just mean.
yea, probably was. I actually think that wally guy might have bought my old parts.
Quoted from Jmckune:Call them. They will fix it, I’ve had them resend my whole order when they messed up mine. Resent whole thing and covered the new shipping charge and got to keep what they sent already.
will do. first thing in the morning.
oddest thing too. the invoice with the order was 100% spot on. you'd think someone would have noticed.
Also, one bit of good news today. my Virtua Pin is moved to 'in production' from the que. yay
Quoted from Shredder565:well, this doesn't exactly cause me to trust marco.
A day early, and clearly the wrong order. doesn't look like TNuts and Posts to me :/[quoted image]
Sure doesn't too me ether just wow ,I have been buying from them a long time and they never did that ever too me .but there's always a first time
I’m thinking they must have a new packer or a disgruntled employee. My order was messed up just a couple of weeks ago. I ordered 5 diodes and a switch. I ended up getting 1 diode and a mystery object. The stickers on both bags and invoice were correct though, it was very odd. They resent the very same day after I called and my correct order was there in 2 days.
This is after previously having several orders from them which arrived on time and correct.
Quoted from woody76:yea, probably was. I actually think that wally guy might have bought my old parts.
Negative.
Wally
I suggest concentrating on playfield components first. If you get tired of this project, it will be much easier to sell a semi-populated playfield than a big box of parts.
Quoted from bssbllr:Happened to me as well. I got a whole bunch of stuff like leg bolts gold and chrome. I ended up using the gold ones and look great. I still received my order So I took it as a bonus. Anyone on here never get a package full of leg bolts? Sorry
It WAS YOU!!!!!! You got my leg bolts!!!!! Lol
marco customer service is good at least . return shipping label sent and covering shipping charges for the right order
Yes dont let that color your opinion of Marco, They usually are spot on, This must have been some oversight in the shipping Dept. Or something.
their customer service has been top notch at least. my wrong order was placed in the mailbox yesterday off to it's rightful recipient. I was going to send it fed ex overnight, but they might get confused if it came in a envelope of a different company.
a bit of a vacation next week...we'll see what comes in when I get back. At least my Blitz Ecto 1 from sideshow will finally arrive after an 8 month production delay.
no update on my replacement shipment order from marco yet. hopefully it comes soon as I try not to pester people about such things and be a patient customer. although I am chomping at the bit to see how my cabinet comes out and patiently awaiting shipping notification ;o).
Quick question. How do you properly install t nuts without damaging the board? the one video I did see hammered them in softly, and then realized he made a mistake as it popped some of the inserts out. so, I know not to do that, even carefully .
HEP did a nice writeup on how he did his.. somewhere in his thread I think. basically pull them in from the other side with a bolt, but have a padded larger block or something on the other side so not to damage the playfield. I'll see if I can find the post because I'm sure my description doesn't do it justice.
I usually press them onto the board, and dimple it with the splines, carefully with a small bit and a depth gauge drill small holes then just tap them in with a small hammer...I think most people just pound them in, but without relieving some pressure (especially on MDF) chances of cracking, or spilting is greatly reduced.
Here it is, a few posts starting with this one. https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/hep-this-week-9-17-18/page/45#post-4803451
Quoted from Passave:I usually press them onto the board, and dimple it with the splines, carefully with a small bit and a depth gauge drill small holes then just tap them in with a small hammer...I think most people just pound them in, but without relieving some pressure (especially on MDF) chances of cracking, or spilting is greatly reduced.
I just laid the pf flat on a towel and smashed then in with a hammer
thank you. will see how things go. apparently my package did arrive Tuesday o I guess I'll find out tomorrow
Quoted from Shredder565:no update on my replacement shipment order from marco yet. hopefully it comes soon as I try not to pester people about such things and be a patient customer. although I am chomping at the bit to see how my cabinet comes out and patiently awaiting shipping notification ;o).
Quick question. How do you properly install t nuts without damaging the board? the one video I did see hammered them in softly, and then realized he made a mistake as it popped some of the inserts out. so, I know not to do that, even carefully .
I made up a little press that fits on too the t nuts and on the other side I of the PF you just tighten it up slow and it puts them in with no marks at all ,don't hammer them at all your right
Quoted from Gornkleschnitzer:Step one and a half: They don't go in the pop bumper ring holes.
like I said, seems right. this is why I really want to wait before even attempting to install parts. thank you for trying to bear with me..
I really am a total newcomer at all this...
pasted_image (resized).pngOk, I refound another post that I had bookmarked. it appears the smaller ones are for the flipper lane guides?
Quoted from Shredder565:Ok, I refound another post that I had bookmarked. it appears the smaller ones are for the flipper lane guides?
Yes that is correct
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Luckily we havn't been hit by porch pirates.. yet.
Back side all but done. minus the smaller ones. and a few of the bi gger ones have to be tightened down a little more.
Step 1 and I didn't wreck anything yet.
87586204_10157725048275211_3974518596339499008_n (resized).jpgTook all day, but mostly done. Just a few 632's left to tighten and flat.
I did scuff the top of the playfield a little. Even using a wrench to tighten the nut, the damn screw broke in half. I had to use the drill to try and carefully get the screw out. thankfully it came out, but it scuffed up the top of the playfield a little. nothing a bit of black paint won't fix...but a minor annoyance...
Looking good and enjoying the progress. Pulling for you to get this done. It’s a challenge but worth it. I put mine together that was pretty rough but complete. So I had it easy!
I’m excited to see this get going on the production aspect. However I would’ve thought you would do the cabinet and backbox first. Then move to the PF. Either way it all needs done so it doesn’t matter really.
Just cool to see some wrenching going on!
the cabinet and backbox does sem a little simpler by contrast.
but, I have the playfield here now...so if I can do somewhat more simple stuff first, I'll tackle that first.
From all the build pictures I've seen, it looks like people seem to like to do the posts second.
That is true, But populating the playfield adds weight, and three things you may want to consider going forward...This is going to take a long time, and wood wraps under pressure, The braces, and rotisserie will slow that down but still Time/pressure...Possible damage from a playfield sitting g done in the corner, if the cat knocks ot over or something next year, you just broke a bunch of plastic...I would seriously start to consider running some wire at this point...Nice job BTW so far.
hmm...and this thing could be sitting here for years without being ready. I can see where this idea is going .
So, considering it'll be weighted when done.. is it worth waiting till more parts are around to get started...or to slowly start getting things done as they arrive so it looks like I'm making progress?
I havn't heard back from the wire guy yet. i'm not sure if that's because he's less than thrilled with the order or what heh.
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