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Restoring a 1955 United Capitol Shuffle alley

By Jaymach1

7 years ago


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    #38 7 years ago

    Looking beautiful Jason, really nice. Can't wait to see the finished product..
    OCD, I have 3 United Handicaps (one for parts) and I think I have an extra
    coin return cup. I can check once some of this snow melts down..
    My Handicap glass was usable, but did have issues and my second Handicap
    is really nice, but had no glass, so I had that glass made. It came out nice.
    Jason, it'll be nice if you could take a snap the moment your daughter
    sees the Capitol.. (T)

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    #41 7 years ago

    The glass shield came out nice. Years back I used 1/8" plexi and had to heat it so it would bend without
    breaking. Since, I've been using what is known as 60 thousands lexsand. Its lexsand that's about 1/16"
    thick and works beautifully. It bends to a very tight circle without breaking..
    The glass I had done with my Graphic Designer. He digitizes it and then puts it in reverse on clear vinyl
    so when stuck on the back of the glass, it's facing properly..
    I had the Small Ball United "Bowling Alley" glass done also.. I restored many United Bowling Alleys which is
    why I looked for something other than plexy, and the 1/16" lexsand nicely did the trick..
    BTW, this is Tim Jason. That's why I know your Daughter will be pleasantly surprised when she first sees
    the Capitol.. (I believe lexsand is spelled wrong, but that's pretty much how it's pronounced).

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    #46 7 years ago

    Nice job Jason, very nice. Are the pins on with the numbers, or not quite yet?
    So you have a Speed Bowler (or that's what Bally called theirs). Not only
    accuratecy, but also timing is the key. I never new United put out a Speed type
    Bowler..
    I'd say keep shooting could be how it's might to be played, but I take it that there's no
    adjustment (United used the type that turns with a screwdriver) for keep shooting or regular play,
    right? It does kinda interest me that the 2nd Shot Relay doesn't energize while shooting an open.
    I'll shoot a quick email.. It does look nice in that Room.. (T)

    #47 7 years ago

    Correction, I meant to say that it kinda surprises me that the 2nd Shot Relay only energizes
    while shooting an open, which could be the way it's meant to be played. Ballys Speed Bowler
    played without that feature..
    Out late last night. I need to reread before I send (or at least this morning I need to).. (T)

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