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My HEP Awesome anniversary! TZ dream comes true!

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#251 5 years ago
Quoted from High_End_Pins:

hat about a George Washington axe or teeth mod for TZ?
About the only one not done yet.

hmmm....

#252 5 years ago

Standing quarter would make a better tribute to G Washington and your Pops. It is classy looking and despite being small is distinctive. Besides it's a quarter in a coinop game for crying out loud. 1964 is typically used for this mod to reflect the year the show ended and it is a true mod because unlike an axe, it is depicted on the backglass. If you used a quarter from the year your dad passed, that would make for a fitting tribute. You could also be the first to create the wooden spoon mod, not exactly wooden teeth, but what would be the point.

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#253 5 years ago

Going through some other odds and ends.
Sling switches are a common cause of shorts because they are tightly cramped between the mechs by design.
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The also have flimsy blades that easily bend and touch each other.
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If the wires run tight that can further stress those flimsy blades.
The wires can also easily break the tabs of the blades and is thin
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The first thing I like to do is use a thicker wire to join the pair. 309404F7-9165-4022-BA00-54FFCCF6BCB4 (resized).jpeg309404F7-9165-4022-BA00-54FFCCF6BCB4 (resized).jpeg1A136BFD-3913-496D-9594-EC8A1D8439FD (resized).jpeg1A136BFD-3913-496D-9594-EC8A1D8439FD (resized).jpeg

#254 5 years ago

Next clear tubing is placed on one leg to insure that they cannot touch each other and make a false connection(a short)
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Now I want to make these switches location specific.

The manual shows the left to be switch 34 and the right to be 354F5BD234-7B3A-459F-867E-68F7A7DBF477 (resized).jpeg4F5BD234-7B3A-459F-867E-68F7A7DBF477 (resized).jpeg

These will be the color call outs
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4 means row 4 which is White/yellow
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When they intersect that creates switch 34 the left slingshot
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#255 5 years ago

The sling switches are then wired into sub assemblies that are color correct for the locations with protections in place and on plugs for easy isolation or removal if ever needed. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

The arms are also rebuilt with new parts where needed.
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#256 5 years ago

Trim was shot and cleared with the final stage of color.
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The stages had to be separated a few times to finally get the very subtle effect I was after.
Finally got it. In order to pull that off there will be right and left specific legs because the front of the cabinet lends itself more to the blue side while the sides a bit more towards a burgundy
That being the case only opposing sides of the legs were finished of with the red pearls.
The other is the candied blue over the previous dark cherry pearl finish.
Using one leg as an example.
This side of the leg is the blue based that will work most ideal on the front or back of the cabinet where it is simply black.
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This side will work best on the sides of the cabinet where it is more red based.
The difference is the inclusion of the red pearls as they are transparently sprayed over the previous bases.
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It is a lot of work for an effect that won’t jump right out at you but you know it is there when it catches your eyes right.
The biggest challenge was getting it dark enough that it still looks black at a glance and not glittery.
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#257 5 years ago

Now for the apron.

Has a decal to remove on the top. Hopefully it isn’t masking anything like scratches or a hole although that would show from underneath just giving an idea of what I have seen under stickers before. 89AF5D05-D65B-46C3-875E-07FFEED58505 (resized).jpeg89AF5D05-D65B-46C3-875E-07FFEED58505 (resized).jpegE97377EF-67B3-4315-99B7-F41DDF1CD54B (resized).jpegE97377EF-67B3-4315-99B7-F41DDF1CD54B (resized).jpeg

Auto fire cover is a bit rough in terms of wiring and cosmetics. B8D94EFA-647A-4B90-A51C-7A741815884D (resized).jpegB8D94EFA-647A-4B90-A51C-7A741815884D (resized).jpeg

Parts are removed along with decals. No real surprises so that is nice. 074028E7-80B9-4356-8FEB-802F880A7BEB (resized).jpeg074028E7-80B9-4356-8FEB-802F880A7BEB (resized).jpeg

#258 5 years ago

There are some nicks and rust bubbles in a few spots.

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#259 5 years ago

Apron is cleaned.
Then watersanded and prepped for refinishing. 0E260160-A9EC-40BE-90A6-F4D0DF727BB2 (resized).jpeg0E260160-A9EC-40BE-90A6-F4D0DF727BB2 (resized).jpeg49A6D98A-6A9D-4C17-8082-24CB86D46A76 (resized).jpeg49A6D98A-6A9D-4C17-8082-24CB86D46A76 (resized).jpeg54F498D4-FF6C-4578-8E8D-7243414C3FC1 (resized).jpeg54F498D4-FF6C-4578-8E8D-7243414C3FC1 (resized).jpeg5D1A883E-A5B5-49DF-8849-01C9E2DA0232 (resized).jpeg5D1A883E-A5B5-49DF-8849-01C9E2DA0232 (resized).jpegA6EE2CEE-C0BD-47B1-ADCE-F5FFAC800D8A (resized).jpegA6EE2CEE-C0BD-47B1-ADCE-F5FFAC800D8A (resized).jpegD030F070-8E5B-42C9-B0CA-E11488B60EAB (resized).jpegD030F070-8E5B-42C9-B0CA-E11488B60EAB (resized).jpeg55E3A32B-7278-4836-9337-99BF4C541952 (resized).jpeg55E3A32B-7278-4836-9337-99BF4C541952 (resized).jpeg

#260 5 years ago

The apron is then metal etch in the bare spots and based in black after carefully masking the art portions.

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#261 5 years ago

After that I for an added touch to bring it in colorwise with the lockbar that will rest above it I gave it s light spray of the final over thinned pearl blue used on the final pass of the trim. 2E3C4D65-AC4E-435F-A9CB-2AB262F147E1 (resized).jpeg2E3C4D65-AC4E-435F-A9CB-2AB262F147E1 (resized).jpeg13377557-B573-4F94-8652-55236A3C75A0 (resized).jpeg13377557-B573-4F94-8652-55236A3C75A0 (resized).jpeg1760DC64-0B29-4BBD-91E3-D5864F96147C (resized).jpeg1760DC64-0B29-4BBD-91E3-D5864F96147C (resized).jpeg5779DF59-994B-4BE9-899E-55EBFB033A88 (resized).jpeg5779DF59-994B-4BE9-899E-55EBFB033A88 (resized).jpegA03DD54C-3C3C-4E98-82B7-AA73EA962E3C (resized).jpegA03DD54C-3C3C-4E98-82B7-AA73EA962E3C (resized).jpegA8A848B7-7AE4-46C0-B854-F10CB46287F9 (resized).jpegA8A848B7-7AE4-46C0-B854-F10CB46287F9 (resized).jpeg

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#262 5 years ago

The auto fire cover and shooter cover were done as well. FE3C16A6-9A10-45D3-B731-3FC694E57B49 (resized).jpegFE3C16A6-9A10-45D3-B731-3FC694E57B49 (resized).jpegB51FD5F4-DEBA-4B29-AB45-CF1D8BFC0E71 (resized).jpegB51FD5F4-DEBA-4B29-AB45-CF1D8BFC0E71 (resized).jpeg26140F07-36C4-4F40-8348-5A60BC9DA99E (resized).jpeg26140F07-36C4-4F40-8348-5A60BC9DA99E (resized).jpegFF8A4281-4FB1-4B4E-BFE1-0C042EE25015 (resized).jpegFF8A4281-4FB1-4B4E-BFE1-0C042EE25015 (resized).jpeg

#263 5 years ago

Then I went over the mini once more to tie it in a little more.
This was done with the same effect but a little different because the playfield Black is a truer black than the apron so it needs to be darker so it won’t look “milky”.
Sanded
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Masked based and unmasked.
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#264 5 years ago

The mini is then cleared again.

Flash is used to show the difference in lighting effect
It is subtle but should look nice without being over the top when built and installed. . E12ABB6B-AF21-4E27-8FA9-42FC527F14A0 (resized).jpegE12ABB6B-AF21-4E27-8FA9-42FC527F14A0 (resized).jpeg585B73C5-5F32-47A1-B09B-C735B30F4D82 (resized).jpeg585B73C5-5F32-47A1-B09B-C735B30F4D82 (resized).jpeg0CEC6EAF-59CE-4486-B0C5-0439316000D4 (resized).jpeg0CEC6EAF-59CE-4486-B0C5-0439316000D4 (resized).jpeg44DCF58E-F12D-4E0E-98D0-36FAF9971A89 (resized).jpeg44DCF58E-F12D-4E0E-98D0-36FAF9971A89 (resized).jpeg

#265 5 years ago

Words can't describe how impressed and Appreciative we are for your incredible attention to detail. Wow! Short of a few custom motorcycles and cars I have never in pinball seen side match orientation legs. Over the top Holly cow and carrying that effect to the apron and mini is simply mind blowing. Looking over this last run of pictures my wife said she finally understands Why this was so important that it had to go to HEP. As she put it, "this is no longer about a pinball machine, this is an artist inspired". Priceless, thank you so much for everything and sharing these images and your talent with everyone.

#266 5 years ago

The details are why HEP is the best in the hobby.

#267 5 years ago

Amazing thread!
Im super excited for the owner and the wait must be excruciating.

How do you cut the masking frisket so precisely, and without scratching cutting the paint before spraying?
Assuming thats even the technique of course.

#268 5 years ago

Working through the remaining parts so reassembly will go quickly and easily.
Need to make some buttons up.
The start button is easy white and black but the buy in is a little tougher to match up on TZ plus the harness runs short.
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I paint a button insert to match the surrounding art then use a clear lens.

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A color correct extended harness is then built up for it on a new switch/lamp assembly.
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#269 5 years ago

Now for that melted subway

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I cut away the warped sections because the future repair must be flat and easily passed over by the ball.
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I then find something that fills the space well and lines up with what I want to do. Has to look natural to pinball.
I pick an old ramp entrance guide set and prep the fit to be sandwich riveted 77786285-FD8A-4691-88C4-A2E333B0A527 (resized).jpeg77786285-FD8A-4691-88C4-A2E333B0A527 (resized).jpegB7EB9D40-F5C1-4F7B-9163-E4CC5EEEC3FE (resized).jpegB7EB9D40-F5C1-4F7B-9163-E4CC5EEEC3FE (resized).jpeg

Once the prep is done it is washed

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#270 5 years ago

After it is washed
I rivet a matching flat plate on the outer combined with the repurposed ramp guard. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

Now it is in good order structurally. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

#271 5 years ago

Next I double check my rivet placement. I need the ball to clear it.
Would probably be fine even if the ball hits the rivets in this underside location but most ideal is that it doesn’t.
By design the center of the ball can ride the edges without touching the rivets.
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Flame polished and ready to go. This will most likely not be seen at all once installed but an effort was made to make it as nice as possible. 09699F84-8569-4F81-B438-272783B695A6 (resized).jpeg09699F84-8569-4F81-B438-272783B695A6 (resized).jpeg

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#272 5 years ago

Chris: why not replace the ramp?

#273 5 years ago
Quoted from pintechev:

Chris: why not replace the ramp?

Unavailable and honestly that is fine for this situation being that the ramp wasn’t actually broken,will function perfectly as repaired and remain hidden.
If it were as simple as just buying a new one though that would normally be the path taken.

#274 5 years ago
Quoted from High_End_Pins:

Unavailable and honestly that is fine for this situation being that the ramp wasn’t actually broken,will function perfectly as repaired and remain hidden.
If it were as simple as just buying a new one though that would normally be the path taken.

Got it - wasn’t a judgment but more of an insight into when you chose to refurbish vs replace. Availability is certainly an important criteria

Marc

#275 5 years ago
Quoted from pintechev:

Got it - wasn’t a judgment but more of an insight into when you chose to refurbish vs replace. Availability is certainly an important criteria
Marc

Cool. I probably should have noted the unavailability anyway.
Had no idea myself these were not available but never needed one before and I have done a lot of TZs so maybe just not commonly an issue. . Such a popular game though seems strange the trough ramp can’t be found easily

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#277 5 years ago

Thank you. I searched there before and it said out of stock but it showed the entire assembly.
That looks like just the bare plastic and it would be fine too.
Might grab it as a back up but no longer a must have in this case though unless it times out well. Sometimes it can take a good bit of time for parts to land here from Australia.

#278 5 years ago

Working through the plastics. I will highlight the worst one for TZ and leave it at that for the plastic set in terms of how they are and will be done.

The worst one to do on TZ IMO is the gumball flasher stack.
It houses the flasher dome receptacles a GI bulb socket and is hardwired throughout 13FECEB3-A389-4D4B-AB20-647367696BFE (resized).jpeg13FECEB3-A389-4D4B-AB20-647367696BFE (resized).jpeg9758D9DB-349C-402E-BB88-4D8242CE75AE (resized).jpeg9758D9DB-349C-402E-BB88-4D8242CE75AE (resized).jpeg

New plastic set in hand
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#279 5 years ago

Plastics are built one at a time with new sockets and wiring.
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The assembly is complete and has a much longer and more versatile harness
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#280 5 years ago

Now the ball guides
TZ has many and some are not easy to get into with tools so they must be done manually.

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Done

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#281 5 years ago

Something I just ran into while cleaning the boards that is a surprise was the clock motor board is incorrect.
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When tearing it down I felt the board looked familiar but a bit shorter than what I am used to seeing on TZ.
The board normally is a bit longer and more rectangular.
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My initial thought was it is probably fine ,one of those situations perhaps where it provides the same function but looks a bit different. Suitable replacement type thing.

After some thought and verification I realized it was and IJ bridge board
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Whether it is truly useable as a clock motor controller doesn’t really matter to me so I have ordered the correct board.
When noting the various issues with the game,locked on transistor things like that it is best just to put everything back correctly and work from there if needed.

#282 5 years ago

Now for the gumball machine
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It has some strained wires,dirty that sort of thing
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Torndown and parts are washed
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#283 5 years ago

Will be rebuilt with a little nicer version of the gumballs and gumball lighting mod. 2A431F25-4D74-46EA-8A36-8BD3BEC76EAA (resized).jpeg2A431F25-4D74-46EA-8A36-8BD3BEC76EAA (resized).jpeg

Rewired with extended wiring that gave strain and short protections in place. D546991F-06F7-4144-887C-8D9B4D459E3D (resized).jpegD546991F-06F7-4144-887C-8D9B4D459E3D (resized).jpegC829B03D-806A-471A-8D2D-251053C6177F (resized).jpegC829B03D-806A-471A-8D2D-251053C6177F (resized).jpegF1BD0EE7-1645-4782-BAFD-CCA03228A670 (resized).jpegF1BD0EE7-1645-4782-BAFD-CCA03228A670 (resized).jpegBA74326D-89A4-4E5C-AAB3-4E475CA086BC (resized).jpegBA74326D-89A4-4E5C-AAB3-4E475CA086BC (resized).jpeg

#284 5 years ago

Now the clock.
Already has a new board in it with what looks like a bit of a nicely made diffuser in it.
I am going to leave that in place because I am guessing it was wanted.

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#285 5 years ago

Clock torn down. 71699379-55A1-43EE-BA44-BC32EE1C0BBC (resized).jpeg71699379-55A1-43EE-BA44-BC32EE1C0BBC (resized).jpegD0A0738D-36C9-4B1B-8E17-830796CDD5B1 (resized).jpegD0A0738D-36C9-4B1B-8E17-830796CDD5B1 (resized).jpeg

There are some rusty sockets and screws. 32E3EF2F-A205-43AF-9CD5-5AAE416A657E (resized).jpeg32E3EF2F-A205-43AF-9CD5-5AAE416A657E (resized).jpegF20C5D2A-9BB5-4DBA-A3F6-ACF5BC317673 (resized).jpegF20C5D2A-9BB5-4DBA-A3F6-ACF5BC317673 (resized).jpeg618749D6-8068-40E6-92D6-95FAB8737956 (resized).jpeg618749D6-8068-40E6-92D6-95FAB8737956 (resized).jpeg

#286 5 years ago

The game came in with the piano mod.
I am ok with that but it is not really a mod that can be done nicely as delivered.
You are just supposed to shove the bulb sockets in the holes and hope they stay put or don’t touch.
It also makes it harder to remove and install the clock itself.

What I do in this case is rivet new three leg 44 sockets in place and run the diodes really tight BA1AA948-BB29-4ECB-8B1C-985037760484 (resized).jpegBA1AA948-BB29-4ECB-8B1C-985037760484 (resized).jpeg1E755C89-BD78-4046-A018-A799C10B10C9 (resized).jpeg1E755C89-BD78-4046-A018-A799C10B10C9 (resized).jpeg

It is a cleaner more durable mod now and I will touch the rivets up with a similar paint to hide them if needed although I am not sure they will even be visible once placed. 4C9E9CB9-64B3-4CB2-982F-582FE7BE6058 (resized).jpeg4C9E9CB9-64B3-4CB2-982F-582FE7BE6058 (resized).jpeg8FF0D819-6096-43AC-8F28-D176EC205728 (resized).jpeg8FF0D819-6096-43AC-8F28-D176EC205728 (resized).jpeg

#287 5 years ago

The clock is then reassembled with a printed plastic face plate in place of the previously installed decaled face plate.

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#288 5 years ago

Now to sand and polish everything so I can start the final assembly of the game.

Starting with the hinges and rails as an example I want to eliminate or minimize any minor specs of dust in the final finish.
This is where and why I prefer basecoat clearcoat as a final finish over powdercoat.
It can be fine tuned a bit more but the powder is needed for the best possible surface to start with.
I am looking to make the surface uniform as well.
Minor specs are pointed out. B82E6BF6-60F3-4E94-969E-E54BAE8F85BE (resized).jpegB82E6BF6-60F3-4E94-969E-E54BAE8F85BE (resized).jpeg3D1FFE85-5D5E-4584-AAF0-E22521FB8356 (resized).jpeg3D1FFE85-5D5E-4584-AAF0-E22521FB8356 (resized).jpeg

The surfaces are sanded to eliminate them. 20FA9E08-0E5D-42B2-BED7-1B01941A3768 (resized).jpeg20FA9E08-0E5D-42B2-BED7-1B01941A3768 (resized).jpegBD85BAF9-3C9B-4F18-B6CC-C016CA20139C (resized).jpegBD85BAF9-3C9B-4F18-B6CC-C016CA20139C (resized).jpeg

#289 5 years ago

This is done on all trim and then it is carefully fastened down on a perfectly clean surface so I won’t pick up any in the buffing pad that would scratch the surface when polishing. 6EFCBB93-A097-48D2-AAF5-219CB1933E5F (resized).jpeg6EFCBB93-A097-48D2-AAF5-219CB1933E5F (resized).jpeg

The mini is also added into the mix for efficiency. Buffing is buffing
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#290 5 years ago

The parts are then carefully polished.
It is a group of parts to polish and it has to be done in certain directions and patterns so they don’t fly across the room or get caught by the buffer and bend.
Hopefully within these pictures you can get a sense of the results.

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#291 5 years ago

Same process for the lockbar and apron.
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#292 5 years ago

Main playfield is then sanded and polished. E5B24720-FD00-43C6-B75D-267FE030B060 (resized).jpegE5B24720-FD00-43C6-B75D-267FE030B060 (resized).jpegimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

#293 5 years ago

Time to assemble everything
Starting with the cabinet
Neatly ground braided lower.

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#294 5 years ago

New leg plates and cabinet protectors installed using all new screws.

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#295 5 years ago

Rails placed.

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#296 5 years ago

Head is being placed on lower.
I like to drill the hinge pivots after the head is placed and is nice and even with the lower for the best fit. image (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpgimage (resized).jpg

#297 5 years ago

Is this what you do full time or do you do this in addition to a full time Job? I ask because, if you are doing this as you post the pics then you work very quickly especially if this isn't your full time gig. Beautiful work as always.

#298 5 years ago
Quoted from zr11990:

Is this what you do full time or do you do this in addition to a full time Job? I ask because, if you are doing this as you post the pics then you work very quickly especially if this isn't your full time gig. Beautiful work as always.

I swear to god the man is a machine. Takes me all day to change a rubber... Chris rebuilds an entire cabinet in the same amount of time!

#299 5 years ago
Quoted from zr11990:

Is this what you do full time or do you do this in addition to a full time Job? I ask because, if you are doing this as you post the pics then you work very quickly especially if this isn't your full time gig. Beautiful work as always.

You can learn more about Chris here:

http://www.highendpins.com/

#300 5 years ago

Had lots of errands to run today.
Started out with court at 9 am for guardianship of our youngest son who is disabled and recently turned 18
Then supplies and finally a call from the platers that our latest batch of parts were ready for pick up.
Yaaa!

These are the remaining ones needed for final assembly of the TZ
It is a nice standard nickel finish nothing too flashy.

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