Photo: pinballphotos
  1. » Forum
  2. » All Pinball
  3. » Pool noodles are here! Pack up your playfields
(Topic ID: 127018)

Pool noodles are here! Pack up your playfields

By ForceFlow

8 years ago


Topic Heartbeat

Topic Stats

  • 18 posts
  • 12 Pinsiders participating
  • Latest reply 7 years ago by zombywoof
  • No one calls this topic a favorite

You

Linked Games

Topic Gallery

View topic image gallery

xenon-bg-inside-wood-box_(resized).JPG
AmtAtlas.png
20141109183537511.jpg
20140811231242468.jpg
20141109141133463.jpg
20141109141155097.jpg
20141107204009116.jpg
0
12
12
#1 8 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

I just noticed that the dollar stores near me are now fully stocked again with pool noodles.

I bought some last year that I used when I moved, and they have been quite useful for protecting/storing playfields, as packing materials for odd-shaped items, and for padding when transporting pins (the pins were wrapped in plastic first).

I highly recommend them if you're not using them already

20141107204009116.jpg20141107204009116.jpg
20141109141133463.jpg20141109141133463.jpg
20141109141155097.jpg20141109141155097.jpg
20140811231242468.jpg20140811231242468.jpg
20141109183537511.jpg20141109183537511.jpg

[edit]: As for the shrink wrap, see here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/where-i-you-get-your-shrink-wrap-from

0
1
1
#2 8 years ago
 
DC

Darcy

Pinside member

CA Leduc, AB

11y 124K 6,360 17

Here is another great use.

In a tight 2 car garage, hang one parallel to the floor, with rope. Between the cars. Have it at door ding height, it will act as a Bumper.

0
0
0
#3 8 years ago
 
SHP

labnip

Inactive member

12y 118K 9,928

brilliant

0
1
1
#4 8 years ago
 
BOY

vid1900

Pinside member

YE Sana'a

12y 169K 40,229 18

A LCD TV box, a bicycle box or your local UPS Store will have the correct size outer box:

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-to-proper-shipping-playfields

0
0
0
#5 8 years ago
 
BAD

BC_Gambit

PinMod Industries

Unknown

11y 70,550 3,532

Very cool idea! I have only shipped two playfields, this might have helped even outside the boxes I made.

0
1
1
#6 8 years ago
 
JWJ

johnwartjr

That Pinball Place

US Columbus, IN

12y 77,400 6,479 14

I've used pipe insulation similarly.

Run it along the edge of a pins backbox where it contacts the glass when folded to prevent the head from dinging the rails, or the rails from gouging the head.

Really, you just need 2 chunks of it, one on either side, but it's just as easy to cut a length that runs the entire length of the head, and it's not expensive!

Pool noodles ARE, however, neater colors

3 months later
0
0
0
#7 8 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

So, I've been using pool noodles all summer on playfields and for padding when folding backboxes down, but I've finally run out of them. Since summer has just about ended, the dollar store I've been getting them from no longer has them, and won't have them until next year.

Does anyone know of a cheap and/or bulk source for pool noodles that doesn't cost $4 per noodle?

0
0
0
#8 8 years ago
 
RAR

beelzeboob

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 182K 20,711 1

I've been doing what John's doing, using pipe insulation. Same idea, but in grey or black. I learned it from Pinsider Norm when I bought his Congo. Who knew? But pool noodles are cheaper, I think, and better colors. No idea who sells them in September, though! Ya' gotta stock up in May!

0
0
0
#9 8 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

Quoted from beelzeboob:

I've been doing what John's doing, using pipe insulation. Same idea, but in grey or black. I learned it from Pinsider Norm when I bought his Congo. Who knew? But pool noodles are cheaper, I think, and better colors. No idea who sells them in September, though! Ya' gotta stock up in May!

I bought 30 of them at the start of the summer and thought that would be more than enough to last me through the year. Guess not

Pipe insulation is more than double the cost of a pool noodle

0
0
0
#10 8 years ago
 
LAW

Law

Inactive member

9y 87,800 1,320 124

Find your local Amtgard, NERO, or similar group and ask around. They'll have noodles aplenty and probably a good source for them.

0
0
0
#11 8 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

Quoted from Law:

Find your local Amtgard, NERO, or similar group and ask around. They'll have noodles aplenty and probably a good source for them.

It doesn't look like there'a anything like that in my area.

0
0
0
#12 8 years ago
 
LAW

Law

Inactive member

9y 87,800 1,320 124

Ah shucks. That seems a little unlikely though, whereabouts are you located?

http://amtgard.com/ork/orkui/index.php?Route=Atlas

AmtAtlas.pngAmtAtlas.png

0
0
0
#13 8 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

Yeah, I saw the map on their site. I'm stuck in the middle of an area without any of these groups nearby.

8 months later
0
1
1
#14 7 years ago
OP
 
---

ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

Just stopped by the dollar store this past week and saw that pool noodles were back in stock

3 weeks later
0
0
0
#15 7 years ago
 
ELF

sillyoldelf

Sillyoldelf Mods

10y 53,400 845 12

Be careful putting any plastic like shrink wrap on a playfield. It can react with the clear coat and ruin it.

0
0
0
#16 7 years ago
 
MLV

Pinball-is-great

Pinside member

US Lafayette, LA

12y 147K 5,016 3 102

Great for more safely packing/shipping backglasses.
xenon-bg-inside-wood-box_(resized).JPGxenon-bg-inside-wood-box_(resized).JPG

0
0
0
#17 7 years ago
 
WGD

visi0n

Pinside member

US Spanish Fort, AL

10y 71,150 753 4 12

Cool idea!

0
0
0
#18 7 years ago
 
DAV

zombywoof

Pinside+ Frequent

10y 85,300 1,480

The Swimways brand has moved their noodles manufacturing back to the U.S. from China. If that's important to you, buy accordingly.

Promoted items from Pinside Marketplace and Pinside Shops!
$ 29.99
Hardware
Wizard of Oz Witch Elevator Block 30-0035-00
Classic Game Rooms
 
9,250
Machine - For Sale
Wizard of Oz
Mt Zion, IL
Tilt
From: $ 39.00
Lighting - Led
The Hobbit/Wizard of Oz Pinball LED Strip Backboard Light
Lermods
 
$ 55.00
Lighting - Other
Wizard of Oz Flickering Flame Hot Air Balloon Ultra Kit
Pinball Mod Co.
 
$ 16.95
Playfield - Protection
Slingshot Protector Set for Jersey Jack Pinball Wizard of Oz
ULEKstore
 
$ 49.99
Cabinet - Toppers
Wizard Of Oz Pinball Hologram Micro SD card ONLY
Lighted Pinball Mods
 
$ 259.99
Cabinet - Toppers
Wizard Of Oz Pinball Hologram Topper
Lighted Pinball Mods
 
$ 30.00
Cabinet - Other
3D Start Button -- Wizard of Oz
Rocket City Pinball
 
From: $ 12.99
Electronics
Pinball Machine Led Lighting Splitter
Lermods
 
From: $ 315.00
Lighting - Interactive
Interactive Throne Room Upgrade - WOZ
Pinball Mod Co.
 
11,000 (OBO)
Machine - For Sale
Wizard of Oz 75th Ruby Red Edition
Burlingame, CA
Rocster
$ 91.00
Cabinet - Other
JJP Wizard of OZ Custom Illuminated coin door Shadow Box Mod
The MOD Couple
 
$ 159.00
Playfield - Toys/Add-ons
Wizard of OZ Wizard 2.8 inch LCD Mod
Pixels Arcade Games
 
$ 85.99
Cabinet - Armor And Blades
Official JJP Wizard of Oz PinBlades
PinGraffix Pinside Shop
 
From: $ 54.00
Lighting - Led
The Hobbit/WOZ Pinball LED Color Changing Backboard Light
Lermods
 
$ 345.00
Playfield - Toys/Add-ons
Flaming Witch Mod with Realistic Fire
Pinball Mod Co.
 
$ 5.00
Tools
WOZ Lighting 2.0 Playfield Dimpler Tool
PinWorlds
 
11,300 (Firm)
Machine - For Sale
Wizard of Oz
Spokane Valley, WA
trash-city
$ 43.00
Playfield - Toys/Add-ons
WOZ New custom authentic replacement castle door Set!
The MOD Couple
 
From: $ 54.00
Lighting - Led
The Hobbit/WOZ Pinball LED Backboard andTrough Light
Lermods
 
$ 24.50
Lighting - Led
Wizard of Oz Pinball LED Strip Witch Smoke Light Mod
Lermods
 
From: $ 90.00
Playfield - Other
Extended Play Coil Coolers - JJP Wizard of OZ
RavSpec
 
$ 29.00
Cabinet - Other
Wizard of Oz Coin Door Reject Button Replacements
Filament Printing
 
$ 69.00
Playfield - Toys/Add-ons
Wizard of OZ LIGHTED Emerald City
Pixels Arcade Games
 
9,300 (Firm)
Machine - For Sale
Wizard of Oz
Santa Maria, CA
Mechulus
$ 225.00
Playfield - Toys/Add-ons
Wizard of Oz Ramp Entrance Sign (Custom Lit)
Pinball Mod Co.
 
Great pinball charity
Bringing the Joy of Pinball to American Children’s Hospitals
Project Pinball

Reply

Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.

Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!

Donate to Pinside

Great to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!

This page was printed from https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pool-noodles-are-here-pack-up-your-playfields and we tried optimising it for printing. Some page elements may have been deliberately hidden.

Scan the QR code on the left to jump to the URL this document was printed from.