1975 Epoch toy pachinko question

**sethbramwell** · 06-28-2022, 09:39 PM

Hey, everyone! Quick question. I picked up this 1975 Epoch Pachinko at my local thrift yesterday for $2.00. Unfortunately it is missing the firing handle. The firing mechanism itself is inside and I can see where the handle connected with a post with small tabs on either side. I'd really love to get her working again. Does anyone happen to know where I could possibly source a replacement?

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**MrGneiss** · 06-29-2022, 03:14 AM

You could keep an eye out for a broken machine from ebay.. The biggest problem with that is the last two years the prices have gone crazy on these for no reason.. A few will sell for $100 then others will sit unsold for months for under $30?? 3D printing probably would be the best option if you can do it!!

**sethbramwell** · 06-29-2022, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by MrGneiss

You could keep an eye out for a broken machine from ebay.. The biggest problem with that is the last two years the prices have gone crazy on these for no reason.. A few will sell for $100 then others will sit unsold for months for under $30?? 3D printing probably would be the best option if you can do it!!

Agreed. I was surprised how much they were going for. Hopefully someone on here can help me out with the 3d printing. Afraid I don't have access to one. Thanks!

**sethbramwell** · 07-11-2022, 12:37 PM

SUCCESS! I managed to create a replacement for the firing trigger from wood. It wasn't easy and took a lot of trial and error. It's not quite correct as the firing bar reaches its limit before the trigger hits the trigger stop, but it works and has enough kick to get the balls into play. This little guy is so much fun!