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    Hey everyone,

    I'm VERY new to Pachinko, so my apologies if this is a silly question. I have a Nishijin Model B, and the store I got it from had a cut down coffee can as a ball catcher. Now, I'm no chemist but I know metal on metal especially grimy ole Folgers can from the Nixon administration, is a bad bad idea. I tried putting the smallest tupperware bowl I have in there, but it's still too wide and gravity makes it lean and then eventually spill, creating a mess.

    I know pachinkoplanet.com has a really good catcher but I've already exceeded my budget this month and would rather have a quick fix for a while and get his catcher down the line when I replace my wiring next month

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    When things don't go right the 1st time , Step back ,Take a break and come back renewed. RGS

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    I love the blue desk organizer trays with a dual layer of drawer liner to absorb the bounce. Dollar Tree @ $1.25 here in the north. 20160107_223723.jpg

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    I use a tupperware box on my cutie honey but be changing it soon

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    recycled baby wipe plastic box
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    3 for a dollar at Dollar Tree and they fit.IMAG0359[1].jpg
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    I measure and print boxes for the machines. Tall narrow guys with mats in the bottom for noise and a couple l brakets to keep it from potentially falling

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    The Dollar Tree in my town has these PERFECT drawer organizers for pachinko machines. They fit perfectly in the back and are lined on the bottom with a rubber coating so the balls aren't as loud when they land in it.


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    So many great options here, thanks everyone!

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    I was leaving work going to head to Dollar Tree when a coworker stopped me and handed me an old cassette tape organizer that had been in her office since who knows when. It fits pretty well!

    Now, the rest of my night is going to be spent detailing chrome. One less thing to worry about now that I've got a good back ball catcher!

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