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    Default Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    I'm finally getting around to designing and fabricating a four sided, rotating pachinko "kiosk" if you will.
    i'm having trouble finding the pictures that inspired me to start this project. I remember seeing photos of a four sided pedestal with vintage machines. I also recall a member here using swimming pool hoses to collect the balls at the bottom of their cabinet. Any help in locating either of these pictures/threads would be appreciated seeing is how I'd like to marry these two concepts. Anyone who has already done this or has any advice is your opinions and help is also welcome. Thank you.
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    I tried searching, but I mostly just found people talking about Wanting to build 4 sided pachinko cabinets..

    The only 4 sided pics I could find were Allwins..

    http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/ebay...ed-allwin.html

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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    I recall those two threads as well. However, no luck in finding them for me.

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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    i can see a 4 sided cabinet in my head.. easy to build.. lots of problems.. (i did a simple 3 sided unit several years back)

    service and refiling them would be a nightmare.. setting them up to refill a single ball lifter easy.. setting them up for the lifter to fill each of the 4 machines, a nightmare..

    neat idea.. the best of luck to ya
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    UPDATE: I sat down with a friend of mine who builds and designs cabinets/furniture ect. We are currently putting together some sketches and plans for the beginnings of what will be the four sided modern pachinko I have been trying to build the last 3 years!
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Quote Originally Posted by kerri369 View Post
    UPDATE: I sat down with a friend of mine who builds and designs cabinets/furniture ect. We are currently putting together some sketches and plans for the beginnings of what will be the four sided modern pachinko I have been trying to build the last 3 years!
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Moparformances View Post
    service and refiling them would be a nightmare.. setting them up to refill a single ball lifter easy.. setting them up for the lifter to fill each of the 4 machines, a nightmare.
    Maybe set it up on casters with a corner to corner hinged design so you undo a couple latches on one corner and the opposite corner is hinged so you can swing the whole thing open for service or to swap out machines? And it seems like you could use a ball lifter with a central collection receptacle with pvc feeds and cut off valves to get balls to the machines. I've been considering something similar for a while, but may opt for a set up more like Drunkenclam's. Just need to find the ball management supplies and the couple places I've found online that sell used parts seem to be out of stock on almost everything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder138 View Post
    Maybe set it up on casters with a corner to corner hinged design so you undo a couple latches on one corner and the opposite corner is hinged so you can swing the whole thing open for service or to swap out machines? And it seems like you could use a ball lifter with a central collection receptacle with pvc feeds and cut off valves to get balls to the machines. I've been considering something similar for a while, but may opt for a set up more like Drunkenclam's. Just need to find the ball management supplies and the couple places I've found online that sell used parts seem to be out of stock on almost everything.
    This might be of interest then

    http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d183693742
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Quote Originally Posted by Drunkenclam View Post
    I was outbid on the same set earlier this week. Will have to try again with this set.

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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Same set sold back in December for 14,000 yen to user slotclub2828

    10 bids
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    another set listed
    http://page15.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/t462738791
    Last set sold for 6300 yen so you might be lucky this time
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    The toughest part so far has been bringing what I want to do into reality. I took measurements of the four pachinko machines this weekend. I handed them over to my friend who is going to sketch up the plans.We are planning to have all four machines mounted in the cabinet. Possibly casters or an industrial size lazy Susan will allow me to rotate the cabinet. The ball collection system I am still working on. But I will probably collect and feed the balls manually (as I do now!) utilizing a removable top.
    i also have to work out the power supply. Here's a picture of what inspired my ambitious project...
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    That is a very cool idea. Good Luck.

    What are your concerns about the power supply? Running over the cord? Or trying to use one transformer for all 4 machines?

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    Just being able to rotate The cabinet without twisting the heck out of the power cord
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Quote Originally Posted by kerri369 View Post
    Just being able to rotate The cabinet without twisting the heck out of the power cord
    Depends on your budget... This one is two conductors (No ground). There are other brands / types that are similar.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercotac-230-Rotary-Electrical-Connector-Voltage-Range-0-250VAC-DC-/401064557040?hash=item5d614f79f0:g:5R4AAOSwzhVWr2vb



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    Wow thats expensive. We use them or something similar in our electric revolving doors.

    here is a cheaper version. 3 contact, less ampage.
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Slip-Ri...AAAOSwu4BV6Yud
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    UPDATE! The cabinet itself has been completed and will be delivered to the house from the fabricator! Although I don't have pictures of it being built, I will take pics of the cab and the process of installing the pachinko machines.
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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Cabinet was delivered but had to shipped back to make some modifications. The cabinet was too big to get in he house so it had to be altered so it could be broken down and reassembled without compromising the integrity. It came back yesterday and will soon unwrap, disassemble, reassemble and start installing the pachis. Many pics to follow.
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    Cool..can't wait for pics!!

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    Default Re: Looking to fabricate a four sided pachinko cabinet ....

    Do you have pictures with the machines in the cabinet? I would love to see it from different angles and even inside. Thanks

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