OK, I'm moving all my games from 2 locations into just one gameroom. Anyone have a similar setup? The questions I have are:
- can I still pull the glass for access with just 42" of space?
- is it possible to still pull a game from the lineup and get it out of the room without moving every machine in front of it?
- can I still work and maintain each machine by pulling it off the wall to work each side?
No, but my pins are upstairs and it makes me wonder how many can I put there before they fall through to the next floor.
Quoted from MT45:OK, I'm moving all my games from 2 locations into just one gameroom. Anyone have a similar setup? The questions I have are:
- can I still pull the glass for access with just 42" of space?
- is it possible to still pull a game from the lineup and get it out of the room without moving every machine in front of it?
- can I still work and maintain each machine by pulling it off the wall to work each side?
42" is going to be awfully tight. Mine are 48" (lockdown bar to lockdown bar) and that's a pretty tight fit when pulling glass.
With my spacing I can pull a game without having to move anything. Well, unless I don't take my time, then I have to slide the one next to it over a little bit.
I'm able to squeeze between machines, but have had to pull some out to get to items in the back. But getting to the other side may be the challenge
That's gonna be snug when it comes to workin on em but looks like it should wrk. Just make sure ya don't leave screw drivers in your back pocket like I always do when I'm squeezin my fatness between em.. Your other games cabs will thank you!
IIRC, average residential floor load is 38 lbs per sq. ft.
Steve
Quoted from KloggMonkey:No, but my pins are upstairs and it makes me wonder how many can I put there before they fall through to the next floor.
I'd put a machine blocking the entryway. That'll limit the occupants to people that REALLY want to play pinball.
Quoted from beelzeboob:No. But putting my pants on this morning was like putting 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb bag.
10 lb sausage ? I have so many comments I don't know where to begin ! : )
Quoted from beelzeboob:No. But putting my pants on this morning was like putting 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb bag.
pics or it didn't happen.
Quoted from SealClubber:Rip out the trim to gain you 2" of floor space.
Had not considered that but great thought. I do have an option to physically move the short wall about a foot or so. Lots of work but can be done
Quoted from beelzeboob:I'd put a machine blocking the entryway. That'll limit the occupants to people that REALLY want to play pinball.
Laugh o' the day right there.
Do it !
Not much room for butts, if you have people over. You want people to be able to move around and not get trapped. Have you tried to see what you get if you turn the games 90 degrees, with maybe an aisle down one side?
Quoted from MT45:I do have an option to physically move the short wall about a foot or so. Lots of work but can be done
That would be your best bet then someone could actually pass between 2 people playing without doing the bump and grind with them. Unless of course all 3 people are on the large size. 
I have 46in. between 2 rows and it's a squeeze to get past them. But 46in. is plenty of room to take the glass off.
Quoted from bam10:You dont really need a closet, do you?
That's a good idea to fit more games the my 11 that I have today. Still wondering if I can pull the glass... And it comes down to math and physics
Glass is 43" long and needs to be pulled at minimum 41" away from machine as the glass channel has a 2" rebate from front of cab.
Also, glass is angling down as it is pulled, even further shortening (slightly, I know) the total distance needed between lock down bars.
So... If the math works, I would most certainly need to "stand to the side" to pull the glass. Uncomfortable, a little dangerous but can be done.
Just ordered pin skates to facilitate tight steering in moving these around.
Anyone else have closer distance than 48" between lock down bars?
Quoted from MustangPaul:That would be your best bet then someone could actually pass between 2 people playing without doing the bump and grind with them. Unless of course all 3 people are on the large size. I have 46in. between 2 rows and it's a squeeze to get past them. But 46in. is plenty of room to take the glass off.
Interesting that 46" feels like plenty of room to remove glass! Can you stand behind the machine and do that or must you stand to the side?
Quoted from MT45:Interesting that 46" feels like plenty of room to remove glass! Can you stand behind the machine and do that or must you stand to the side?
Oups 49in. but I'm a slim guy too.
Quoted from MT45:Just ordered pin skates to facilitate tight steering in moving these around.
What type of skates did ya get. This kind?
dolly1.JPGI have 2 tightly packed rooms,one 30 1/2" apart and one 32" apart.When I need to lift the glass I just lift the front of game up and put a piece of wood about 4" high under the front legs and then just slide the glass over the game on the other side.Problem solved for about $5 or a quick scrounge at a building site.
Quoted from MT45:This kind
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Is your floor going to be hard or carpeted?
Quoted from markmon:Fyi carpet sliders are fine on carpet, tile, and hardwood.
They move TOO well on tile/hardwood though. Slide save frenzy!
Quoted from epthegeek:They move TOO well on tile/hardwood though. Slide save frenzy!
EXACTLY. 
The slide save is manageable on carpet but on anything hard it's crash cars aka bumper cars for sure.
Be careful with those tripod foot skates if you have laminate floors. I used them on mine, and the plastic wheels had the mold line in the center. Left trails in the floor from each wheel. All 12 wheels have left a nice signature in the floor.
Quoted from woody24:Be careful with those tripod foot skates if you have laminate floors. I used them on mine, and the plastic wheels had the mold line in the center. Left trails in the floor from each wheel. All 12 wheels have left a nice signature in the floor.
Sorry to hear that.
Quoted from markmon:You shouldn't need pin skates. Must use carpet sliders.
Sounds like they would be easier ...especially if they can be left in place under legs. What ones are you using?
I once could only fit a pin in my kitchen. I had to push my fridge to a 45 degree angle to get the glass out. Life uhh finds a way.
Quoted from MT45:Sounds like they would be easier ...especially if they can be left in place under legs. What ones are you using?
The best ones I've found and use on all my games are the 8 packs at Home Depot part # 83036N12. At $9 for 8 it's a steal.
Quoted from markmon:Fyi carpet sliders are fine on carpet, tile, and hardwood.
Another option is levelers with a nylon base or those rubber "shoes" for your existing levelers. It's tougher to get close to the wall using carpet sliders.
Another consideration: how's the ventilation in that room? With the heat from 11 machines (even with LEDs) plus a few people in there playing, it might get stuffy quick.
Quoted from MustangPaul:The best ones I've found and use on all my games are the 8 packs at Home Depot part # 83036N12. At $9 for 8 it's a steal.
Agreed, those are the best
Quoted from TopMoose:Another consideration: how's the ventilation in that room? With the heat from 11 machines (even with LEDs) plus a few people in there playing, it might get stuffy quick.
That's for sure....especially if people are eating beans and drinking beer. 
When I had my pins in a cramped room it quickly turned into a tedious chore moving one to get to another.
Quoted from MustangPaul:especially if people are eating beans
Yeah man I had to completely remove the bean station from my pinball room.
Quoted from beelzeboob:No. But putting my pants on this morning was like putting 10 lbs of sausage in a 5 lb bag.
Good one.....I actually laughed out loud
Quoted from MT45:Interesting that 46" feels like plenty of room to remove glass! Can you stand behind the machine and do that or must you stand to the side?
46" is ample to pull glass. This is similar to my set up. Stand to the side.
Also, it is enough to maneuver a game in and out with whatever method you use. I use a pinball cart and swing a game in or out without bumping the other games.
Quoted from MustangPaul:The best ones I've found and use on all my games are the 8 packs at Home Depot part # 83036N12. At $9 for 8 it's a steal.
Thanks for the info. I'll try them out!
Quoted from MT45:Thanks for the info. I'll try them out!
You bet, tell us what you think of them.
Hey, I'm new here. Just found the site and thought I'd chime in. I just bought wheel casters and used them as levelers. I have two locking wheels in front. My set up is mostly arcade with one pinball. It's tight and I wanted to make sure that I could wheel the games around if I decided to change their locations or work on the back section. I use to use the sliding robots for moving. I like the wheels better.
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