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Help recreating metal piece

By Skidave

4 years ago


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#1 4 years ago

This piece is from the left outlane on Bally EM Fireball. Some previous person added a nail and mangled the crap out of this one.

Is there anyone that can help make a new piece for me? I'm great with wood and plastic, but not metal.

See photos. Thanks!

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#3 4 years ago

I had a nice offer from Captainhook to try it in acrylic, but that isn't the best material.

This is why forums rule, people helping people!

Anyone else have the ability to do this in aluminum better than my hacky metal skills?

Dimensions are .75 wide by 8.5 long. The material thickness is .025

Thanks

#6 4 years ago

I have a Dremel, angle grinder and die grinder. I can cut the material, but making it straight and a nice cut is my concern.

Any suggestions?

#11 4 years ago

I work in a location that has a full woodshop and paintshop. Nothing much for metal. I have used local shops around for larger (non-pinball) work before. I'm waiting to hear back on a few things and djblouw also offered. I should be good once I see what all comes together.

Thanks everyone!

1 month later
#15 4 years ago

I would like to thank Captainhook, djblouw and Pablito350. All good feedback and nice correspondence with Captainhook and djblouw.

I followed Pablito350's suggestion with KitKraft and below are the results. I work part time at a custom car fabrication shop and I had one of the body guys help me cut the material to size. Then I drilled and shaped it.

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