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KRUZMAN monthly playfield thread

By kruzman

4 years ago


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“If you are going to do a pf swap on a game, which option best describes your opinion between a NOS and a repro pf”

  • Only want an nos pf even if the total cost is going to be more 42 votes
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  • reproduction pf 10 votes
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  • which ever is going to be cheaper 31 votes
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Post #103 Kruzman Kit details. Posted by kruzman (4 years ago)

Post #420 Ron offers drill and dimple service for your playfield if needed. Posted by kruzman (3 years ago)

Post #551 Mirco IJ after Ron’s magic to it. Posted by kruzman (3 years ago)

Post #1196 How to care for a Kruzman clearcoated playfield. Posted by kruzman (2 years ago)

Post #1272 jjGnR: Cost and process of fixing Mirco's bad playfield clear Posted by kruzman (2 years ago)

Post #1277 jjGnR: Summary of Mirco playfield problems Posted by kruzman (2 years ago)

Post #1296 The reason Mirco/JJP clear is soft and tears, explained Posted by AMSNL (2 years ago)

Post #1548 Ultimate Alternative Cuss Words Handbook Posted by kruzman (2 years ago)

Post #1727 Instructions for using Ron's Clear Kit. Posted by dmacy (2 years ago)


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#208 4 years ago
Quoted from kruzman:

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does anyone know what size T nuts go where on AFM? I want to start doing this for folks, and I have 2 used pfs and the t nuts have been swiped on both
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T Nut count:
43 on bottom 8-32
6 on top 8-32

Source: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/attilla-from-mars-another-afm-playfield-swap#post-5113071

I agree on the count; I try and document for helping out someone or myself down the road.

2 months later
#296 4 years ago

Ron, what’s your thoughts on the new IJ playfields?

2 months later
#350 3 years ago

Thanks Ron! I’m sloppy and not very proficient with the syringes yet. So I use these 0.5 ml pipettes. I like them as I can control the flow and when you release them it sucks the glue back in. You can save the glue in them for a few days too.

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#353 3 years ago

I forget where I had gotten them years ago but should be found most anywhere.

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#382 3 years ago

LOL, I have no idea about the "dancers" you speak of! I'm sure they'll still look great when you're done Ron.

3 weeks later
#419 3 years ago

Beautiful work as always Ron! I love those crates.

1 month later
#457 3 years ago
Quoted from frunch:

Fantastic work!
Where can i purchase one of the above-mentioned kits for playfield swaps?

Send Ron a message that you want one.

This kit should be used doing any playfield swap not just one Ron did (although his work is highly recommended!). Yes if you’re going to swap your playfield, get the kit.

1 month later
#545 3 years ago

Dang man! You’re a machine redoing their crap roof work and still getting playfield work done.

Can’t wait to see them but not looking forward to the work to do it lol.

#553 3 years ago

Whoa! That looks sick Ron!

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#582 3 years ago

Just received our IJ's you just went through (glitter versions) and wow they really look great. I only opened up the one. It makes total sense to have you do your work to it just from seeing a new playfield as delivered look. And yours hold up better long term too.

Love the crates; they really bulletproof the playfields for the trip. What is your recommendations for curing after your work Ron to install? 3 months, 6 months to a year?

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#590 3 years ago

Ron, Karolina approves of the work. Hope to get this going in 6 months. Thought you would get kick out of the picture.

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#625 3 years ago

My money is on you getting that to look perfect.

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#750 3 years ago

Whoa they are shinnnnnyyyy! I’ve said it before and will say it again. The work you do spoils you. There’s no turning back once you see one after you do your magic. Like you said, the repros are great to have and they look and play good as they are. But the clear and prep you do is just such a leap ahead.

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#779 3 years ago

Stay warm Ron! I’m a wuss complaining about 20F today.

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#855 3 years ago

The playfields are great Ron! And I’m also wanting to know more about your furry buddy.

#887 3 years ago

Another beauty getting swapped in the coming weeks. Ron, have you shared how you pack and crate? Every playfield should be shipped like this. You can tell you care about what you’re shipping. Like it’s art. Well I guess it really is!

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#889 3 years ago

It’s for a customer I’m swapping but it is something to look at.

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#898 3 years ago

Nice cheeks!

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#970 3 years ago

Wow! The EBD should be a Super EBD now.

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#987 2 years ago

They are cute little buggers.

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#1045 2 years ago

LOL reminds me of the picture of someone showing toothpicks and selling them as future tree seeds!

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#1068 2 years ago
Quoted from guitarded:

I poured over my Elvira and the Party Monsters this weekend. I can't tell you how impressed I am with it. My CPR Gold Skateball looks downright crappy in comparison!
Those people can suck a dick...your work is fucking amazing.

Once you get one of his, anything not done is subpar! It's a bad but great thing at the same time!

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#1138 2 years ago
Quoted from rodcom:

Ron thanks for taking on the silver and making it into gold!!

Maybe platinum?!

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#1165 2 years ago

I know most everyone would love seeing pics, stories and the like. Just like Chris's thread, it's cool to see the work and life outside of the hobby.

Awesome to hear about saving up for a car but I did get worried until you said Doug is staying.

#1186 2 years ago

That’s a shame about the loser that didn’t even hold up his side to send you his old playfield.

#1208 2 years ago

Ron, do you have any leads on a Diner playfield? Asking for a friend. I didn’t see any on your website but figured maybe you got one or know of one.

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#1253 2 years ago

Thanks the kind words Ron. I try and work quick before I forget or lose momentum. I can see why others spend a year doing it and forget things. I will have some time to tackle another swap in the next week if anyone is nearby and wants one done. Ron has a HGT that will be coming to me when it’s ready and I’m on a hunt for an Earthshaker CPR playfield if anyone has one they’d cut loose.

Hope you’re taking it easy on the foot so it can heal right! Sounds like you’re better off without her. Very sad that people are that way.

#1265 2 years ago

Lmao at the globe trots. Is that a retheme for horse game!?

#1311 2 years ago

Or is is spelled wrong and should be collect Bone Us? Doesn’t Bad Cats have Fish Bone Us on its playfield? Makes sense for Python.

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#1406 2 years ago

Other than one of the many version of green shades, is it the lack of DP logo?

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#1412 2 years ago

Nice job! My IPB didn’t have a barcode but just assumed it was them only.

#1425 2 years ago

The HG is stunning! Actually they all are but have focus on that.

#1456 2 years ago
Quoted from ToucanF16:

I don’t know which playfield it is. What I do know is the back of your PFs looks almost as good as the front!

That’s what she said?!

#1466 2 years ago

As always with your work, I’m always in awe at this playfield pron. My lighting sucks in my game room but you get the idea. And the crates and pack job are top notch.

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#1477 2 years ago
Quoted from kruzman:

today is national innuendo day.

Well this is where a “That’s what she said!” would fit!

#1490 2 years ago

Is that the TAF headed my way? Looks stunning!

#1493 2 years ago

So how do you fix that wood grain like on The Rolling Stones? The cpr Fire “gold” was like that too.

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#1538 2 years ago

Damn supervisor is hard at work again. Not sure how they all stay employed always sleeping on the job.

#1546 2 years ago

That's a beautiful BK2K! Glad to see someone's investing in this title for not just a pf but having your handy job on it!

#1549 2 years ago

That is aweome!

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#1569 2 years ago

Yes it makes me cringe thinking one mistake could set you back! I do enjoy DM. It's a fun game to play for something different using the handles. Can't wait to see them when you're done Ron!

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#1617 2 years ago

For you Ron or anyone else looking, CPR is having $100 off playfields today and through the weekend.

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#1667 2 years ago

FYI to you, Ron or anyone wanting to get something for him to work on, CPR has a nice end of year sale going on.

https://classicplayfields.com/year-end-sale-2021/

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#1688 2 years ago
Quoted from pinster68:

What a beauty that's going to be.....

Yeah, take the glass off the top of that playfield it looks so deep.

2 weeks later
#1715 2 years ago
Quoted from BallLocks:

FedEx dropped off my LOTR cleared by Ron (pics posted by Ron a few posts back) today... I have never seen Ron's work in person before today-only knew of him by reputation and photos.
The thing is so beautiful it will blind you... I can actually see my face reflecting in the clear. Pics cannot possibly do justice to his work. kruzman is an artist...

Once your cherry is broken, you’ll never want to have one done without!

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#1727 2 years ago

I noticed Ron didn't have any of his Clear Kit instructions in a format but he has explained it here. I took some of the information and put it in a Word document for Ron. Here's the instructions as of today, February 2022 and may be subject to change if he has price changes, etc.

The install and glue kit are $95. It comes with 12 Dremel bits, a cleaning stone, and a stainless tool template that measures drill and Dremel bits. (And good for drawing your circles.) It comes with 7 hypos/needles and 1 oz of the glue.

There are no directions with the bits. I picked the bits that would work with the most common applications from a thousand bits! Think of them as like a chisel where you pick the shape and size for the task. Make sure you can do it first and most important is removing the clear in the countersunk area for the screw nails that hold the pop bumpers. Of course, different playfield makers have made different holes. So, I include a couple different bits that will do the same thing. I include a couple that are thin for star roll overs or say there is a burr in a roll over switch slit. I include flat bits for removing all the clear out of the t nut holes so you are not going thru clear. I also include one for lips like the trap doors or the swamp of Creech where it is just a lip that you want clean and flat.

I just found an application lately where you use the flat ones for where the center ball shooter assemblies on f14. There is a guy on Pinside doing a f14 restore that is amazing, but I did the pf as well as the install kit, and the clear was too thick or not level one of the two where this assembly sits on the playfield. So, he drew it in with pencil and then ground down the clear.

When I am doing a playfield, here is what I do for everything that gets screwed to the top.
• Measure the screw or post.
• Don't make the hole too large so the post sits down in it rather than making its own threads.
• Pick the Dremel bit that best fits the application. I sometimes draw the hole to remove the clear. After removing the clear down to the wood, I predrill with a drill bit (buy a good set of new drill bits! Don't be cheap! I like Lennox and Bosch) that is 1 size smaller than the screw.
• Finish the predrill and take the hypo full of glue.
• Put the eye of the needle on the inside top lip of the hole in the clear. I use the diamond bits and I drip a little glue down the inside. It gets to the wood and then the wood quickly wicks it around the hole in the clear. If it doesn't go all the way around your hole, put the needle eye on the opposite side and run a little glue down that side. This locks down the clear since you made a new edge by Dremeling out a hole.
• Then go on to install the screw or post.

There is a block to clean your Dremel bits. Always use slow speed on the Dremel!!! If you spill glue, wipe it up immediately! If it is just little drops, use your finger. The glue is solvent to acetone if you need a real clean up. There is also a tool to measure drill bits and screws and template to draw circles.
After a while you will get the hang of what you need to do to accomplish what you have to.
The whole key is so you don't drill and screw up or lift, crack or chip the clear. If you don’t, it will often lift the clear around the drill bit or screw.

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#1754 2 years ago
Quoted from Tsskinne:

Ron's kits are awesome! They come in handy way more often than you would expect. Unfortunately Ron my visit is mildly postponed as I got assigned to proctor the SAT for some students the next couple of days and couldn't leave town as intended. Hopefully up in the next week or two though.

Rons kits are the tits!

#1757 2 years ago
Quoted from bluespin:

Where will the slogan be located on the shirt?

Hopefully in that area lol! I’m sure all the wives and girlfriends will get into it lol.

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#1869 2 years ago

That looks great. I love me some Fish Tales.

#1882 2 years ago

Wow! Yes I can’t even tell! I’d love to play one of your Demo Man playfields. Such fun flowing game but scores will now plummet from the high speed!

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#1900 2 years ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I wanted to mention that I have a CPR TAF pf that I tweeked the paint around the inserts, sealed the back, and I have it all cleared except the final coat/sand/polish. Its available and will be ready for install when you receive it. $1900. Also I have the UPC sticker (uninstalled)
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Another beautiful TAF Ron! I’ll share this with a customer that is having me do one for him and see if he’s interested. He hasn’t had one of yours yet.

#1906 2 years ago

“Send a maniac to catch a maniac” I really wanna see how crazy fast that DM will play with this!

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#1944 1 year ago

Sorry to hear about Louie Ron.

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#2087 1 year ago

Kum and Go? Wow, they have a sick sense of humor or completely oblivious!

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#2178 1 year ago

I love the logo he has on it too. Playfield looks great BTW!

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#2204 1 year ago

Great example of what you said regarding why would you reclear a new playfield. This is why! “Gold” my ass!

#2226 1 year ago

Well deserved recovery Ron lol! Man I feel guilty looking at all these beauties at work BTW. That IJ is going to be stunning.

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#2370 1 year ago

Jealous of the IJ owner.

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#2421 1 year ago

Your poor back is now scared stiff! But that playfield! Damn!!!! That’s awesome.

#2426 1 year ago

We love you Ron! You do great work and one of the bestest guys I never met (yet)! Keep on keeping on. Thank you for all you do.

#2429 1 year ago

Lol I’m surprised there’s no big bush lol.

#2431 1 year ago

Lol! The good ole days!!!!

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#2441 1 year ago

And now I want a R&B…!

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#2467 1 year ago

Awesome! You’re going to be really well prepared. The worst part is now any other playfield not touched by Ron isn’t worthy. I consider it right of passage. My non pinball friends stop by to see what I’m working on and they know Ron from what I shared. “Nope you can tell that’s not a Kruzman”!

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#2555 1 year ago
Quoted from PlanetExpress:

My wife saw this STTNG playfield in progress when we went to Ron’s to pick up my RBION. She normally tells me I don’t need more games, but seeing this playfield was the first time I’ve heard: “I think you need one of those!” Then she saw the TZ Proto in progress and added: “Why don’t you have one of those?”
No better testimonial to the quality of Ron’s work than my wife encouraging me to buy more games!
I really have to get started on that RBION….. Soon (I’ll post pics for y’all, of course)

The woman has exquisite tastes.

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#2666 1 year ago

Once you go Ron, everything else sucks.

#2675 1 year ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

Ron is the only guy that touches my playfields

Hey now!

#2744 1 year ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I am ready to pull my hair out. I got 15 emails from someone who wanted a spiderman nos pf. he wanted to make sure it was new. he wanted to make sure its was not cleared, but it has a clear. he said he will take it several times. he sent me his address, I sent him mine and the total. I had to explain over several emails that it dosent matter if you send a check or a post office money order. I had to explain what a post office money order is. then he asked if he could send a money order from his bank? fine. again, he will take it. I make out a shipping tag. he didnt send his phone number, I ask and he sends it. Then he writes can he send pay pal he will send an extra 10$, and is it used? before I answer he writes forget it, sorry to waste your time.
I dont have much hair left to be pulling out. 55 years old and an advance degree and this is what I do for a living. I am as dumb as him.

These dummies waste everyone’s time. Sorry to hear a prick is stringing you along.

#2760 1 year ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

Hey man, I can’t remember if these came with any specific set of instructions. I am about to start populating the TAF you did for me and am going to need to buy a kit soon.

They’re here in this thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/kruzman-monthly-playfield-thread/page/35#post-6769789

#2762 1 year ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I just got a good question from someone who is going to populate a stock repro pf and is going to use the kit. Dave macy and others have done more swapps than me, but he asked if he has to remove the clear around post holes that have a t nut under them.
I say yes, ream the clear off the edges of the hole so that next year when you pull out that post on some repair or wax, and its a humid day and the threads catch the lip of clear and lifts it up. screw that. use the football or round head. to get the clear off the edges of the hole.
On the production cleares, the spray hardly makes it down the shaft of the post hole at all.. BUT there is often a lip of clear around it that is a smaller diameter than the hole its self, because clear grabs edges and builds

Agree Ron. It’s better safe then sorry to prep even T nut hole with your kit. It certainly won’t hurt anything.

#2765 1 year ago

Yeah, pretty much anywhere you turn a screw into a clear coated playfield you should. IMHO

#2767 1 year ago

I like using the transfer pipette and they hold Ron's Juice for weeks. I have a ton of them, so that's why I use them.

#2771 1 year ago

Depends on the title and customer. They sometimes do affect the ball. I do not have one on my own TAF chair scoop fwiw. No wear after a few thousand plays and years.

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#2827 1 year ago
Quoted from kruzman:

The Iron maiden is also not on the website. I am trying to decide if I want to sell it or keep it for a later project.
I have been wanting a nice running EM game to trade for a pf/clear

Is the Iron Maiden a premium or pro (assuming they are different?)

#2832 1 year ago
Quoted from kruzman:

classic.
check out the pics above

Damn lol! I'm getting old. Sorry for the senior moment!

#2836 1 year ago
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#2840 1 year ago

Bummer on the sound down. WTF with the dumbass with mask on??? They don’t work. They never have. Ugh!

#2846 1 year ago

I’m very sorry topher.

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#2910 1 year ago

MMR: I made one following Jim’s recommendation. It pretty easy to make. I used a bearing from one of the many failed cheap tumblers I bought. Some washers and some 6 and 8-32 screws and you’re set.

#2914 1 year ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

What does the bearing actually do to make it easier than just a bunch of washers.

Just smoother and I had the bearing. I’m anal as my car show friends can attest but the washers would be fine.

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#2978 1 year ago
Quoted from pinster68:

Same here ... I happen to catch the live feed as he was hoofing it up my steps. Guy looked exhausted by the time he hit the top step....

Great catch. When is the picture pr0n of the PF?

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#3033 1 year ago
Quoted from djblouw:

I’m bringing a Stones that has a Kruzman pf in it to PATZ this year.
Pics of before & after were posted in this thread.
Make sure you stop by, play a game, and admire the glass like surface on the pf.

That’s bad ass!!!

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#3082 11 months ago

I’ve put down little pieces of Mylar where they ride into.

#3094 11 months ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

Ron and everybody that chimed in, thank you all for the advice. Got some help from my brother he is good at that stuff we were able to use the compound and get it pretty much out. It’s just a faint line you have to look really hard to see and given pinballs are going to be rolling all over the playfield and it won’t stay perfect I am going to leave it as is.

Great job MMR’s brother!

#3117 11 months ago

Just wanted to say Ron your beautiful work to me is art. Carry on.

PS: Get out here to Allentown one of these years. We would love to have you.

#3122 11 months ago

And on the other end of the spectrum, now all sizes of women are wearing tights/yoga pants. They look great on some, but most that are wearing them shouldn’t.

Sorry for the thread detail.

#3125 11 months ago

Lol that’s a great one!

#3135 11 months ago

I like the necessities picture at the end! Artwork fuel.

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#3184 10 months ago
Quoted from toyboy6:

Ron, did you say that INDY is a NOS in your pics? If so...PM me....interested.

That or maybe my Mirco?

#3195 10 months ago

You got a nice shout out from our over the pond friends!:
(Around 5 min mark)

If you’re on here, please contact me. Your work is outstanding.

#3197 10 months ago
Quoted from Ant-H:

Yeah that’s me in the video with the 2 TAF restorations that I’ve not long finished. One was for someone else but the with Ron’s awesome playfield is mine.
I followed your kruzman AFM install thread and you actually gave me some advise in regards to what tools to specifically use from Ron’s install kit
Since I’ve finished with the build there have been a load people asking me about the playfield as we just don’t have anyone that reclears them to this level over here, so I’ve been putting them onto Ron direct.
Gonzo, the guy that filmed the video has just received a Kruzman 8 ball Deluxe playfield that I’m going to help him install.

You do great work! That 8 ball will be sick. I was fortunate enough to do one for someone. Gonzo will be one lucky guy! Keep up the great work. You, Gonzo and Ron!

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#3225 10 months ago

Oh My Michelle! It's gorgeous!

I never knew, well I never had one to do or my own, that the Guns n F'n Roses and pinball were under the apron. That's cool!

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#3248 9 months ago

Interesting about the record groove grain. I'm seeing a lot of it on the new playfields lately. I didn't realize it was common for older ones too. I was chalking it up to crappier quality of wood but maybe not?

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#3270 9 months ago

Your kit should come with new playfields. It lasts you for plenty of playfield swaps and makes quick work of it too.

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#3325 8 months ago

Ship Whore love it!

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#3359 8 months ago

Some lucky owners of some really low scores to come for them because they will now play so fast!

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#3581 6 months ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Yes I appreciate buthamburg posting thank you!!
Black rose!!!!!!! have you ever run it in the past? I have restored a couple. That is a fantastic game. Hot pirate chicks with cannons! Aye matie!!!
I bought a black rose from clay back in 07 I think . I dont have the date listed but the price was 1200 working 100%. It needed a light shop job. Clays games were always working 100% so I really liked buying from him. In that same deal I got a baywatch for 900. I am talking games not pfs.

Man I do love me some BR too.

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#3601 6 months ago

Wrapping up a swap on Taxi now.

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#3702 6 months ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Proto or sample nos WCS. It got it first coat a long while ago, and I got it all prepped for some paint work, before it gets another coat.
I have so much paint work to do.
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Cheeky!

#3707 6 months ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Yes indeed. Praise the artist for putting that little bit of buttcheeky hanging out. Oh hot times change.

How or hot? Both work! Miss seeing this stuff.

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#3795 5 months ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Here is a beautiful EATPM, that came out awesome.
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Has anyone or you done a Elvira is chilly version?

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#3841 5 months ago

The man is a legend! Meaning Ron but that guy is good too.

#3885 4 months ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Dave macy is one of my fav people to work with, and I never felt he was much an obsessive compulsive. Pretty laid back guy, but the snagle tooth on Mircos willy makes him crazy.
I will say I am attracted to the imperfections in women, which make them perfectly imperfect, and a gap or snagle tooth is always a good sign in my eyes.
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Just so you know, that Dmacy guy is a prick!

#3888 4 months ago

No worries or hurries on mine Ron. I’m excited to get it but not the swap! Haven’t done an IJ yet.

#3902 4 months ago

That sucks. FedEx is always my last choice when I have the option.

#3917 4 months ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

I always had good luck with them when shipping playfields. Who do you use Dave

UPS but I rarely ship anything. It’s customer dealing or ships to Ron.

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#3967 4 months ago

Super jealous of the T2 and White Water. Both will play hella nice as they look.

#3973 4 months ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

He’s printing a run of T2 currently should be ready in the next two weeks. It’s totally sold out pre order wise but has a list of people he will reach out to if people back out

Yeah been following it too. They have Getaway in progress too. Hoping to get my hands on one for a restore in the Que.

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#4058 4 months ago
Quoted from Judoratt:

The install kit came yesterday fedex says the playfield will be delivered today planning to start the double playfield swap tomorrow. I read a post earlier in the week by Ron that explained how to use the install kit. I thought it was part of this thread but can’t seem to find it again. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could direct me to the post, I have searched for it and no luck finding it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/kruzman-monthly-playfield-thread/page/23#post-6343129

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/kruzman-monthly-playfield-thread/page/35#post-6769789

#4084 4 months ago

Totally understand Ron. You need to be compensated for the work you do and adjusting for the costs and cost of living. If someone scoffs at your prices even after you have to raise them, they’re not who you want as a customer. You have a reputation and won’t be losing anything from them. And kudos for payment plan/trades. That’s a great option for those that aren’t cheapskates but struggling to pay the bills and have fun in the hobby.

#4085 4 months ago

Heck my propane to heat the garage doubled!!! I rent out the top of my 4 post lift. It barely covers the heating bill.

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#4156 3 months ago
Quoted from mmr61184:

Not cheap but with all the advances I hear using the pin sound board and the real score from the movies is an even bigger improvement too.

Having done this and with a powered sub: perfect sound!

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#4283 58 days ago

You can get a JJP GnR LE for likely in the $7k range now.

#4291 55 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

If you even install a ball hole protector in one of my cleared pfs, use the dremmil bits in the kit to remove clear where it may be blocking the protector. If you try to force a cliffy and it bends, it will never be flat again. I know this first hand.

[slowly raises hand of guilty of this once]

#4332 49 days ago

I guess I’m weird. STTNG and TZ were pretty easy swaps.

#4334 49 days ago

I find the early solid states worse. Not sure why.

#4340 48 days ago

Thanks Ron. That pic is actually another one someone linked. I didn’t do all the extra lighting. We just chromed it out, restored cabinet and redecaled and went with a hardtop. It came out really nice.

This is the one.

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#4341 48 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

Hey Dave, if you have the time, it would be nice if you posted a pic of the jobs you are doing, just so we can see the variety of titles you do. I bet you have a thread that you do just that, but dont make me leave my comfort zone!

I don’t have a thread but I do post most swaps. Here’s what I’m working on now. Star Wars was just a tear down and reassembly that got cabinet restored. Whirlwind is 80spit that is getting completely redone. It’s almost finished. The MM is getting a HEP corrected new playfield and full restore.

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#4389 41 days ago

Wow this one is stunning! Looking forward to doing this one.

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#4398 41 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

wow. just wow
Before I had a smart meter, the guy read my gas meter and drove down my 1400 ft driveway fast enough to run over my cat, puff.

#4413 38 days ago

And talking shipping and crates, the standard one is on its way to you supposedly tomorrow via UPS. Fingers crossed it makes it!

#4421 35 days ago

I was tempted to go with Iron Maiden but I sold it to make room.

#4424 32 days ago

Not sure if I had two of your playfields here at once. But if not, I do now. Man it looks Marvelous!!!

You fixed my Willie! Errr, well you know what I mean.
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#4435 25 days ago

That IMDN playfield will be brutal fast! It looks great Ron!

#4441 23 days ago

Wanted to shout out Ron’s Mylar. I really like it. I usually use what Marco sells as I have so. Much of it. It’s not bad. It’s kinda thick and not so invisible.

Ron’s stuff is more invisible and just easier to use. Not sure if the pics show difference. The right troll hole is Ron. Left is Marco.

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#4446 21 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I talk to a lot of people who dont have a restored game because they dont feel confident enough to do it. The man who wrote that post about the mylar, is Dave macy. He is in PA, I think pretty much central pa.
I have been sending people to him to install pfs for a couple years, and every single one have been happy with the results. Trust me that ius very hard to do. some times you get a game or pf that just wants to fight you the whole way. He does great work that is up to my idea of work quality, and he is extremely affordable... for now.
I am guessing it wont be too long that it will take more than a half year before he can even start a job for ya.
I know some of my customers have shipped their game to him from quite a distance. best of all he is not a pompous, self worshiping, know-it-all butt hole like people say about me. Super easy to work with.
Thought I would throw that out there not for dave, but for the people who only know of the couple famous people who do games.

I’m blushing! I’m a butt hole but not a know it all! Thanks Ron. Very kind of you.

#4479 17 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I should mention that the kruzman pf install kit comes with an oz of thinned out glue, and 6 hypos of different size and style. there are even 2 blunt needles in there.
The kit also has the 14 diamond dremmil bits, a stone, a measuring tool/ template.
My lo-tac mylar is 3 mil and very invisible. It comes in 8x11 sheets and cost 30$ shipped in the us.
sales from these 2 things go toward keeping the lights and heat on in my studio

You should post some pics of your kits.

#4482 17 days ago
Quoted from kruzman:

I am afraid they will get pirated. I have other friends who make mods, and the second they list their new invention, someone else is now selling them. the install kit income is so important that I probably wouldn't be able to stay afloat with out it

Fair enough. Well, the kits are great and should be part of any playfield swap.

#4486 17 days ago

It's funny you post about all those pubes I call them. I'm seeing it more and more on playfields. Newer stuff in the past year or two. It's like 1/2 of the new ones look like this. Have you seen an increase? We need the manscaper 3.0!

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