Quoted from Chalkey:Is that something you're making / selling, or can you give me deets on construction?
I'll try to put something in a post soon for anyone wanting to put this together, more detail including some sort of drawing/diagram. It is a pretty simple 2 part diverter (with a spring) that will attach with the original 2 screws and require no other mods, as well as minimalist and not changing the games overall appearance.
Each of the 2 finished parts has a welding element to it's construction, so as long you can get some basic TIG welding done you should be laughing. Base part consists of Mounting plate and 3/16" SS rod pivot pin, fabricated together. Diverter consists of 3/16" SS rod for the rail, 1/16" stock for spring eyelet, and 3/16" tube as the hinge. Dimensions were fine tuned between clearance and operation, the first prototype was only successful in that it allowed the functional dimensions to be fine tuned (it did hang up the ball, and required a bit of refinement). It is impossible for the now refined diverter to wedge the ball against the wood rail. Works nicer than I could have ever hoped for, and I though pretty straightforward. Best part is no more bouncy springy orbits.... so the Spinner shot Actually Works!!! . Now we can Really Rip that sucker!!
I had it made in a few hours of messing about, and did not end up needing to even use the lathe at all. TIG welding is a requirement though, and bending/fabrication.