Cabinet Question for a modern pachinko

[chief]

What is the best way to secure a modern pachinko machine into a wall cabinet?

On my vintage machine there is plenty of thick wood all around to screw into.

But on my new modern Jaws machine, the sides seem to be plastic and there is a thin strip of wood at the top?

What is the best way to secure it into the cabinet without worrying about it falling out?

Thanks!

[MrGneiss]

I know several members have Jaws and someone must have put one in a cab by now, so hopefully that person will come by soon to tell you how to do it!!

Sorry I can't help, all my moderns have wood frames..

[chief]

Thanks for the reply. The top appears to have wood but the sides look like a black plastice piece.

I must have been oringally mounted in a cabinet or wall or something, but I can't see where.

[derek1960]

Drill small holes in the plastic, And screw from the inside into your Cabinet.
Make sure you don't go all the way through the cab.

[chief]

Thanks Derek! That will work!

Pachitalk Rocks!

[Youngjedi]

Also, Try to have the entire machines weight supported by the bottom of the cabinet. The screws will help keep the machine in the cabinet, but the frame itself will torque if the door is opened and the weight is displaced.

[mudfud]

I guess that I just screwed right into the plastic. didn't crack anything.

[chief]

That will work

Thanks a million for taking those pictures!

[FREKKEN TEKKEN]

I guess that I just screwed right into the plastic. didn't crack anything.

It looks like you have the same cabinet as the ones I just recently purchased. I don't really know what kind of finish I wanted on them. It looks as though you left yours unfinished? I think thats OK too, or did you put a clear coat on the wood? So many of the machines are so colorful I just questioned how important selecting paint or stain colors really is? There is a lot to be said for uniformity with your machines cabinets that is pleasing to the eye!

[Moparformances]

It looks like you have the same cabinet as the ones I just recently purchased. I don't really know what kind of finish I wanted on them. It looks as though you left yours unfinished? I think thats OK too, or did you put a clear coat on the wood? So many of the machines are so colorful I just questioned how important selecting paint or stain colors really is? There is a lot to be said for uniformity with your machines cabinets that is pleasing to the eye!

as i rember chewy put a clear coat on the cabinet pictured.. i would recomend some kind of protective coating.. the simple oils from your clean hands will stain and dirty any unprotected wood.. a simple spray sealer will work great.. a nice Laquer speay will protect even better but may be a little hard to apply in the winter with high humity..

of course a spray primer and paint will work as well

just keep in mind to sand between each coat with fine fine sand paper then wipe with a tack cloth.. that will keep what ever finish u choose nice and smooth.. fine steel woll will work between coats as well..

[mudfud]

yep. mopar's right. I used a clear polyurethane, since most of the wood in the living room is light colored. also, the plywood had nice finished sides, so I hated to paint over the grain.

they're nice cabinets. I really like the design.

[FREKKEN TEKKEN]

yep. mopar's right. I used a clear polyurethane, since most of the wood in the living room is light colored. also, the plywood had nice finished sides, so I hated to paint over the grain.

they're nice cabinets. I really like the design.

I've watched a few DIY shows lately and sometimes they recommend useing a good paste wax on wood that is really sanded smooth and won't get a lot of wear and tear. I'm thinking this may be a good answer for my units with it being winter which makes other applications more difficult to do. What do you think of that. The wood is smooth as glass and I'm thinking it may be my best option?

[Moparformances]

I've watched a few DIY shows lately and sometimes they recommend useing a good paste wax on wood that is really sanded smooth and won't get a lot of wear and tear. I'm thinking this may be a good answer for my units with it being winter which makes other applications more difficult to do. What do you think of that. The wood is smooth as glass and I'm thinking it may be my best option?

yes a good option for winter time... but i dont know what the long term life is.. u might find yourself rewaxing??

[mudfud]

you could also go with a light oil, too. my dad likes to keep the woods "natural" and usually does this kind of finish.

[Moparformances]

you could also go with a light oil, too. my dad likes to keep the woods "natural" and usually does this kind of finish.

theres a great idea... mineral oil is good