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PINBALL Road Case

By ChrisS

11 years ago

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#1 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

The case building company I use just finished my pinball case so I can take a machine on tour with me. I think it turned our great. Can't wait to get it back so I can finish shopping the machine. Its hard to tell in the picture but its sitting at about a 7 degree pitch so it plays as it would on its legs.

Just thought I would share something fun and different.

chris

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#2 11 years ago

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AkumaZeto

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Thats ^%^%^^ sweet. How much did they charge......I know how much a case is to hold a drum set so i can take a guess.

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#3 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

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$1300.00. I know that could be another machine but I'm getting ready to start a tour that will be traveling the entire world for the next 18 months. So its going to go everywhere. Trucks, SeaCans, Airplanes and the like. I'm interested in seeing how well it does. Next stop. Pinball life to stock up on parts.

chris

#4 11 years ago

JAM

Wolfmarsh

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Hey Chris, what do you do touring? Band?

#5 11 years ago

BFP

bpull

BK Pinball

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12y 67,300 660 8

awesome.

#6 11 years ago

TOM

tomdotcom

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That is feckin amazing! Thx for sharing..

#7 11 years ago

DOC

shlockdoc

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Travel safe. Cool case.

#8 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:
Hey Chris, what do you do touring? Band?

Yeah. I'm in the Music Business. Basically I'm in charge of organizing all the sound, lighting and band gear we need for a show. I've been doing it for about 16 years now and I'm finally at the point where I just miss my machines when I'm gone. It sucks touring the world and getting excited when you see a pin in a bar or somewhere and you go to play it and its broken and just sucks your money in. Its really dejecting. This solves this problem

chris

#9 11 years ago

DEN

KrustyBurger

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Very impressive...

#10 11 years ago

PBC

Pinballerchef

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New Windsor, MD

12y 79,300 2,860 10

That's FREAKIN' SWEET!

Now that's a dedicated pinball MOD

#11 11 years ago

TAA

Legacy

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Houston, TX

12y 44,900 586 7

Wow. More evidence that people go above and beyond when it comes to pinball. That is awesome.

#12 11 years ago

GEM

Silverballer

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Totally awesome Chris. Bringing your own pin along will be so enjoyable. What a sweet gig. Good luck with the tour.

#13 11 years ago

OPP

sleethering

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Cleveland, OH

12y 51,400 859 6 46

This is awesome. I expected the price to be higher.

#14 11 years ago

WRD

way2wyrd

History Of Pinball

Fort Worth, TX

13y 116K 4,917 21 12

Great case.
I did security for concerts for 13 years. I miss the Music business

#15 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from sleethering:
This is awesome. I expected the price to be higher.

Yeah these guys build cases for a living. So they end up building lots of simple and repeated things. So they were actually excited about the project. It only took 2 revisions. I can't wait to get the machine back. I ran it down to them and set it up so they could do final measurements and such. I'm looking forward to checking the plat count meter. I told them to play it so I'm not worried about how many plays are on it.

chris

#16 11 years ago

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jackofdiamonds

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Brewster, NY

14y 55,650 1,434 10 11

That is super cool.I'm a musician,used to tour quite a bit,never really had that kind of budget,that's so awesome.Good Luck and Have Fun,Scott

#17 11 years ago

JMS

John_in_NC

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Giggedy!

#18 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from jackofdiamonds:
That is super cool.I'm a musician,used to tour quite a bit,never really had that kind of budget,that's so awesome.Good Luck and Have Fun,Scott

Yeah when your touring with 6 semi trailers worth of gear there is a little more room to fit these kinds of things into the pack.

chris

#19 11 years ago

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damionrowe

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Which act(s) do you work with?

#20 11 years ago

KRC

xbloodgreenx

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That is dedication.

#21 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from damionrowe:
Which act(s) do you work with?

Currently,

John Legend and John Mellencamp.

the list is long and endless from the past. But like I say if the check clears I will work for just about anyone.

chris

#22 11 years ago

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damionrowe

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Great stuff

#23 11 years ago

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Tweedlefuzz

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Royal Oak, MI

12y 27,650 673 3

Coolest thing ive seen today by far. Way to think "outside the box" (pun intended lol)

Silly question: How do you get to the power button? Cant see that side. Hole cute out?

#24 11 years ago

ROB

RCA1

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St Joseph, MI

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Wow. Nice.
One more item on the "When I win the Lottery" list.

#25 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from Tweedlefuzz:
Coolest thing ive seen today by far. Way to think "outside the box" (pun intended lol)
Silly question: How do you get to the power button? Cant see that side. Hole cute out?

Yeah there is a hole cut out on the other side to get your hand in there to flip it on. Caster are all locking so it can't move around once you have it in place. Only issue will be leveling. I just need to find a level place everyday.

chris

#26 11 years ago

TOM

Tom_in_NoVA

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OP
Quoted from ChrisS:
But like I say if the check clears I will work for just about anyone. []

I use the same gauge for who I work for!!

Tom

#27 11 years ago

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Tweedlefuzz

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Royal Oak, MI

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OP
Quoted from ChrisS:
Only issue will be leveling. I just need to find a level place everyday.

I was thinking about that... Could be an issue depending on the place. I would bring along a few small square sheets of metal along and use them to help get it level. Would be easier then setting it up checking the level then moving to another place and retrying. Just a thought.

#28 11 years ago

MJN

mickthepin

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Brisbane

12y 64,400 2,333 2 25

Man that's sweet. I would have that in a heart beat for 1300

#29 11 years ago

FED

hassanchop

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this is genious!!!!!

#30 11 years ago

BOY

vid1900

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Sana'a

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Now, you need to build a few more and rent them out for shipping.

They could be smaller, because customers would not need the parts drawers.

Anyone spending $7k on a high end restore would not blink at renting an "anvil pinball case" for $300.

#31 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from Tweedlefuzz:
I was thinking about that... Could be an issue depending on the place. I would bring along a few small square sheets of metal along and use them to help get it level. Would be easier then setting it up checking the level then moving to another place and retrying. Just a thought.

Yeah I will make it something simple to deploy. Put the leveling thing will be the final piece of the puzzle.

chris

#32 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from vid1900:
Now, you need to build a few more and rent them out for shipping.
They could be smaller, because customers would not need the parts drawers.
Anyone spending $7k on a high end restore would not blink at renting an "anvil pinball case" for $300.

Actually the drawers are a bonus. It sits at the correct height for stern legs.

chris

#33 11 years ago

MEL

blondetall

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I have no need for this at all, but I want one. Very cool.

#34 11 years ago

BOY

vid1900

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OP
Quoted from ChrisS:
Actually the drawers are a bonus. It sits at the correct height for stern legs.

Sure, I understand that, but for pure shipping (not touring), smaller volume would result in a lower cost.

#35 11 years ago

ALK

Goonie

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OP
Quoted from ChrisS:
Yeah I will make it something simple to deploy. Put the leveling thing will be the final piece of the puzzle.
chris

Come on Chris, a "star player" like you should have no problem playing at any degree!

Have fun man!

Aaron

#36 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Quoted from Goonie:
Come on Chris, a "star player" like you should have no problem playing at any degree!
Have fun man!
Aaron

No No, Your a star player.

One of these days I need to have you and Jay up to the house. AC/DC is set up and rocking couple machines in the garage so people can smoke cigars and chill.

chris

#37 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from vid1900:
Sure, I understand that, but for pure shipping (not touring), smaller volume would result in a lower cost.

Ah I see where your coming from. Yes there is some saving to be had in the design. As a first pass for these guys I think they nailed it.

chris

#38 11 years ago

JAM

Wolfmarsh

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I really think this is the coolest thing I've seen all month.

#39 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from Wolfmarsh:
I really think this is the coolest thing I've seen all month.

thanks

#40 11 years ago

BFP

bpull

BK Pinball

Macomb, MI

12y 67,300 660 8

Chris, if your ever in the Detroit area, and you need a change from the game you brought on the road, your welcome to stop by and Play my Apollo 13. Just drop me a pm.

Brian

#41 11 years ago

HDC

HELLODEADCITY

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15y 72,650 5,822 8

sounds kind of crazy but what the hell - bringing everything else may as well bring some game

#42 11 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

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Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

Quoted from bpull:
Chris, if your ever in the Detroit area, and you need a change from the game you brought on the road, your welcome to stop by and Play my Apollo 13. Just drop me a pm.
Brian

Thanks Brian,

It's on the short list of machines. I'll look you up as we put the tour together for sure.

chris

#43 11 years ago

LTG

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Hopkins, MN

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Quoted from Wolfmarsh:
I really think this is the coolest thing I've seen all month.

I agree. Way cool !

LTG

#44 11 years ago

ALK

Goonie

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Quoted from ChrisS:
No No, Your a star player.
One of these days I need to have you and Jay up to the house. AC/DC is set up and rocking couple machines in the garage so people can smoke cigars and chill.
chris

Did someone say cigars and AC/DC? On my way now!

#45 11 years ago

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Shoot_Again

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Vancouver, WA

12y 83,400 8,453 2

That is pretty slick. Now you can enjoy your pins on the road this will make a world of difference to you. Very cool.

#46 11 years ago

ZPY

zippydapinhead

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Albany, OR

12y 78,450 3,484 12 32

Sooooo Awesome!

#47 11 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

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12y 187K 35,339 30 1

this is really cool!!!

#48 11 years ago

SKY

Skypilot

Pirates Life Pinball Co

11y 155K 6,676 32 1

Really ingenious design.Enjoy the tour.

#49 11 years ago

PBH

PinballHelp

Mystic Krewe

New Orleans, LA

12y 69,550 2,887

backstage passes for pinside members? ; )

Look me up if you come through New Orleans. Always cool to meet another music biz tech guy. I did stage/sound tech for 15+ years.

PS. I hope John Melloncamp has mellowed with age ; )

#50 11 years ago

RPT

Prmailers

Inactive member

High Bridge, NJ

11y 24,150 1,558 19

Chris, that's awesome!

Have a bunch of road cases in my garage that I have retired. Good to see some "outside the box" thinking, so to speak.

Pretty sure this tour will be your most enjoyable. Life on the road generally sucks.

If you're ever in need of a bassist, let me know!

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