Im back!!!

[heavyguitarman]

I missed everybody. First of all on New Years eve, I ended up in the ER. I was diagnosed with a pretty serious condition that I prefer not to discuss on here, but after being in and out of the hospital, seeing specialists, a bunch of red tape with my insurance and my job (I've been out of work for 2 mos. now), I'm feeling and doing much better. Now I find out I have a hernia and have a surgery scheduled on this Tues. I had some projects around the house that I've been putting off because of my pachinko and mame addiction. I build a sump pump resevoir outside my back porch where I come in the gate because our house sits below street level and everytime it rains, I have to walk in at least 3" of water. Not anymore. All water is pumped to my field! I also bought some new toys: pneumatic finishing gun, car tire pressure attachment, blower attachment, router and about 30 different profile bits, electric sander, and a bunch of various hooks for pegboard. I decided to remodel the workshop so I can comfortably get back to my mame project. (I cant find that mame room by the way.) I just barely got back into it but took a couple of pictures if I still have anybody interested. Once again, missed you all and glad to be back. See ya in the near future, heavyguitarman.
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[luckydog]

welcome back, sorry to hear of your illness

glad to hear your feeling much better now

[Youngjedi]

WELCOME BACK! Glad to hear your Alright!

[rubberratt]

Welcome back

[wrkey]

Welcome home. Your friends are glad to see you back and are here for you if you need anything.

[mudfud]

welcome back. I was actually a bit worried not to hear from you for so long.

glad that your health is coming back to normal again.

look forward to your creative posts. we missed you!

[pinball wizard]

welcome back.i am glad you are feeling better.

[beachcat]

welcome back Glad to see you back in the fold, I was wondering what happened to you. if there is anything you need let us know!!

[johntofva]

Welcome back!!!

[outdoorenth]

Welcome back and glad to hear that you're feeling better.

[new in town]

Good to hear your doing well. Welcome Back.

[digital1]

Glad you're doing better.

I think your post is the one I found on google when I first got my Pachi. Were you the one that did the total stripdown and redo of a vintage machine? I want to find one that needs a total redo like you did.

[heavyguitarman]

Digital, that was me who did the total stripdown. I didn't expect to...the pics on ebay looked much different than what I received, and it was my first pachi, so I had to rebuild the whole thing. It was what started my addiction...I have more fun building and overhauling than actually playing. Take it easy if you have any questions, drop me a line.

[takethecastle57]

YouTube - Welcome Back Kotter

[heavyguitarman]

Well I got the monitor in finally so I could see how much extra space I have for the other components. I was worried that I'd have to take the computer apart, but now I don't think so and that makes me very happy. Can't wait to put in the floor tomorrow and start adding stuff. I still have to make drawers out of the control boxes and mount those somehow.
Total Costs of materials when finished:
(some may include shipping)

2 sheets MDF...$46
2 2x4...$ 6
2 sheets backer board...$16
1 1x6...$ 7
Veneer...$50
Computer...$80
Ipac control module...$80
Happ sticks and buttons...$70
Control wire (multi colors)...$15
Cooling fans...$30
Speakers...$20
Adhesive vinyl... $20
Drawer slides...$15
Front end software...$22
Roms...$
Smoked smooth edge glass...$50 (hopefully)

TOTAL...$516

This may sound like alot of money, but I look at it like this: Its already been weeks of enjoyment, Im sure there will be at least a couple more weeks. If I had spent It on Disney or Vegas that would have been 2 days.Plus, I'm sure the satisfaction will feel awesome when I'm done. I'll post more pics in a couple of days.

[MrGneiss]

Welcome Back!!

[hanabi]

Welcome Back!!

Hope you're feeling better soon and able to

Rock On!!

[Bigdog]

Heavy,

Sorry to hear about your medical woes...glad to hear that things are getting better.

With all of your new "toys", you are sounding a bit like Tim "the Toolman" Taylor. ...almost expect to hear that you're turbocharging the dishwasher or lawnmower! LOL!

Good to have you back...

[who922]

Glad you're back Guitarman!! Cheers! I'm sure I will have mame questions for you in the future.

[rubberratt]

Cool