I've said it many times, there is so much talent on Pinside. If you need something, there is almost always someone who provides a particular product or service to suit your needs. The problem is, it's not always easy to find out who does what. Also, I've found that some people that come recommended, don't want/need the work. I always like to support the guys who want/need the work.
What I would like to do is compile a directory made up of the talented and skilled people we have here on Pinside. Here is how it will work; you recommend people on Pinside, list their expertise, and I will keep this first post updated with all the necessary info. I can also list preferred contact information or any other miscellaneous information next to their name.
If something like this already exists someone please let me know and I will have the thread closed. Also, any suggestions on organizing and categorizing is welcome. For now, here are the categories;
Board Repair:
Barakandl - Columbus, OH - Board Repair Specializing in WMS 3-7, Classic Stern, and Classic Bally boards
Borygard - St Louis, MO - Board Repair and Travels with an Awesome Dog Named Taro
ChrisHibler - Chesterfield, MO - Repairs All Boards Except Game Plan, Atari, and Surface Mounts (SAM System)
Eddie - Brooklyn Heights, NY - Board Repair
JohnWartJr - Columbus, IN - Board Repair and Rom Burning
Vector - Bellingham, MA - Repairs WMS (No P2k), DE, Classic Bally and Classic Stern - www.ardvarkpr.com
Cabinet Creation/Restoration:
NoahFentz - Holly, MI - Cabinet Creation - http://virtuapin.net/
Decal/Art Printing:
Ovfdfireman - Oakland, NE - https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/custom-decals-printing-and-cutting-for-pinheads-only
Fabrication/Mods:
BackAlleyMatt - Schererville, IN - (Description Coming Soon)
Calico1997 - Lake In The Hills, IL - LED Bumper Caps and Other Mods - www.britemods.com/
Cliffy - San Ramon, CA - Makes Cliffy Protectors - www.passionforpinball.com
Freeplay40 - Bothell, WA - Fabricates Reproductions i.e. Genesis Ramps
HemiOrange09 - Muskegon, MI - Lots of Newer Stern Mods - http://pinballrefinery.com/
Herg - Stone Ridge, VA - Creates LED/GI OCD, GIzmo LED Control Boards - http://www.ledocd.com/
Hooked - Cherryville, NC - Designs, Customizes, and Manufactures Mods - www.Hookedonpinball.com
IamDarras - Portland, OR - BSD Ugly Vamp Mod - http://iamdarras.bigcartel.com/product/bsd-ugly-vamp-mod
Jasonpaulbauer - Columbus, IN - Fabricates BSD Coffin Ramp and Flaps
Kilowog2814 - Moore, OK - Prints Custom Shirts - www.pinballswag.com
Laseriffic - Crystal Lake, IL - Parts Mods, Toppers, and Laser Engraving - www.laseriffic.com/
Mcclad - New Bedford, MA - Paints BSD Village, Graveyard, and Castle Parts
Ovfdfireman - Oakland, NE - Speaker Kits, Electronic, and Molded Mods - http://www.pinballpro.com/
Swinks - Australia - Mods, 3D Design, Prototyping - www.shapeways.com/shops/dutch-orange
TMezel - Albuquerque, NM - Lots of Mods - http://mezelmods.com
Zitt - Austin, TX - Custom Colored Flipper Buttons and More - www.Pinball-Mods.com
Full Service Restoration:
Bryan_Kelly - Farmington, MN
High_End_Pins - Matthews, NC - www.highendpins.com
Pinballmiked - Jacksonville, FL - www.pinballmiked.com
Parts/Distribution:
Acebathound - Location Unknown - Electronics and Diagnostics - www.pinitech.com/
Barakandl - Columbus, OH - Electronics, NVRAMs, PIAs, CPUs - http://nvram.weebly.com
Borygard - St Louis, MO - Electronic Parts, NVRAM, and More - www.LockWhenLit.com
Gatecrasher - Chicago, IL - Bally Backglass Lift Channel and Hardware
G-P-E - Omaha, NE - Electronics Supply - www.greatplainselectronics.com/
HemiOrange09 - Muskegon, MI - Stern Distributor/Customized Built to Order - http://pinballrefinery.com/
Ovfdfireman - Oakland, NE - Stern Distributor and Audio Adapters - www.buckwerxaudio.com
HHaase - Watertown, SD - Electronics and Diagnostics - www.siegecraft.us/
Pinwow - Flint, MI - B/W Parts - Sold on Pinside
TaylorVA - VA - Playfield Rails - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Reese-Rails/1547618268848757
Plating/Powder Coating/Metal Working:
BackAlleyMatt - Schererville, IN - Powder Coating
Eddie - Brooklyn Heights, NY - Metal Fabrication Specializing in the Welding Repair of Assemblies
HemiOrange09 - Muskegon, MI - Powder Coating
Playfield Restoration:
CaptainNeo - Burlington, WI - Playfield Restoration and Clear Coating
Kruzman - Galesburg, MI - Playfield Restoration and Clear Coating
Whridlsoncestood - Hamden, CT - Playfield Restoration and Clear Coat
Repair/Shop Jobs/Minor Restoration:
Eddie - Brooklyn Heights, NY - Repair, Restorations Not Including Cabinets or Painting
Vector - Bellingham, MA - Repair and Restoration - www.ardvarkpr.com