I keep mine in 3 ring binders in a cabinet along with the operator handbook. I keep them by system (ie. 6,7,9 DMD, Stern) Then when I'm getting ready to go to a show and taking games, I get out the binder and take the manual for each game in case I need it at the show. I have a 3 ring binder that I take with me to shows with all the manuals and handbooks for games I have with me.

Phoebe

I keep mine in 3 ring binders in a cabinet along with the operator handbook and any other documents which pertain to the game. I have a shelf in my Shop where these are kept.

I keep them stapled where they are from factory. I hate to rip them off.

I keep them on my tablet and put the originals in storage.

PDFs in Dropbox so always have them. Paper versions in binders on the shelf.

For games that are stored away, I put a box of anything related to that game on top of that game (game-specific parts, keys, manual, paperwork, instruction cards, etc), and then label the box with the game name.

For games that I plan on starting to restore soon, I keep them with my parts catalogs so I can flip through them if I need to reference part numbers or whatnot when ordering parts in advance. I usually keep a running list, so when I need to place an order with a particular vendor, I get a batch of things to help save on shipping, rather than just get one tiny little part.

For games I'm in the process of restoring, the manuals tend to migrate between the game, work area, or near my computer.

For games that are done and set up, the manual lives inside the game.

For digital copies, I have a folder for manuals, with sub folders for each manufacturer.

All of them are filed away for save keeping in the shop. This is a old photo, I'm actually filling a second file cabinet now as well.

John P. Dayhuff
Battle Creek, Mi.
269-979-3836

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PDF's for everything... searchable if the scan is clean enough.

Print is dead .... Egon Spengler
faz

I happen to like / prefer my manual in the games... because I'd NEVER remember to pull the manuals prior to a TPF run.
I *SO* want to create a custom coinbox which the manuals fit under neatly - but alas - not something I've done.

I second that.
I have never had the heart to remove it.
If I need to read it, I look at the pdf online.

here...

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i keep them in the game as well, and I had a similar experience with my SFII in an epic game and the manual shifted and caused a tilt. I was like "there is no way I tilted!!" and since it had shifted into the bob it wouldn't stop tilting so i figured it out right away.

Everything in it's pile huh.... Stacks a lot better but harder to find that tunafish sandwich (while it's still fresh anyway).

faz

Either on the playfield or a table along side since it seems that I'm always working on them.
Normally I just stick them inside the coin door area.

No wonder you have so much trouble repairing your pins.

There might be a pin under there.

In the cab covered with solder

Manuals. Manuals? Who keeps manuals? I throw them out first thing and if I ever have a problem I just ask Loyd.

Under the bathroom sink. Close proximity to toilet.

i keep them in the cabinet so I can always find them. I keep all of the parts in there too.