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Much like kids these days don't know what any of these are...

Much like kids these days don't know what any of these are...

Sparemaker

Found this up in the loft.

A2 Step Up

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The Famous A2 Pics by Masternut

I am sending pictures of our center that we took the machines apart and rebuilt ourselves,I worked...

Candlepins

Steve, 3 pins on left are Garland, 4th is American or Target, 5th is probably very early Target...
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German Wired Electrical Box

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Kanga

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Published on 05-11-2013 07:09 PM Number of Views: 125

Low voltage is straightforward then. Yellow = 0, Tan = 24v Connection, and tape off the blue and orange wires. I would also ...

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Pic of the year - homemade HBR

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85_3car

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Published on 05-10-2013 06:55 PM Number of Views: 199

this is what ours originally looked like but ours came in blue !

and here it is more assembled ...

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Low Virtual Memory Errors on the Vision Lane Computer

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Jim Osdale

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Published on 05-07-2013 11:41 AM Number of Views: 88

Hello,

When you receive the message on the Vision Lane Computer (VLC) low virtual memory, you need to manage ...

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Cherry Red A2 Pinsetter Rebuild

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MattC

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Published on 05-06-2013 05:53 PM Number of Views: 212

These are 4 A2s that were completely rebuilt from the frame up. They are 2 American converted A2 and 2 Japanese A2 machines. ...

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AMF centers with Brunswick machines

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jbl

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Published on 05-04-2013 11:56 AM Number of Views: 318

The rear guards were just the beginning. For those who do not have them or have seen them I will post the rest of the guards ...

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Special patterns for customers

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Popeye

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Published on 05-03-2013 11:51 AM Number of Views: 195

I have been putting out special patterns for my customers on request. To do, say, the USBC nationals pattern for example, ...

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A new 1/2 scale bowling lane

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theultimateandy

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Published on 05-02-2013 11:38 AM Number of Views: 213

Here are some pics of the completed front end. Now I just need to work on the backend.

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Ball Accelerator Cubes

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cuda96

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Published on 05-01-2013 11:32 AM Number of Views: 136

I just finished the last of my accelerator boxes last week. I used the 5EMG4 relay and 1YAX4 base for mine as the 5X853 ...

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Reflector ball detect and foul

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jackleking

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Published on 04-30-2013 11:30 AM Number of Views: 181

Reflector for ball detect cost app $10.00 and foul $30.00
I use a reflecto tape and i paye $10.00 for 8'
Check ...

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Want to build 1/2 scale lane but have questions

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coasterp

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Published on 04-29-2013 11:22 AM Number of Views: 141

Finally have a little bit of an update. Despite not posting anything here, I have actually been pretty busy ...

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Ball Reaction Theory

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BillHolota

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Published on 04-27-2013 08:41 AM Number of Views: 126

Here is a paper that I put together regarding my theory on ball reaction and what I look for in building patterns.
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What ever happened to....

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PinCup

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Published on 04-21-2013 09:42 PM Number of Views: 275

What ever happened to quality craftsmanship? Taking your time when doing a job and doing it RIGHT! ...

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Electrical Issue, Solution found, but thougt i'd share.

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Kanga

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Published on 04-20-2013 02:12 PM Number of Views: 217

Cool story Al. Had something similar once, but I was lucky enough to have it jump out at me.

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Featured Member Album

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Mike Wilson

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Published on 04-19-2013 02:07 PM Number of Views: 210

Click Here to View Rest of Album Pictures ...

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Is it a universal joint?

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BWC

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Published on 04-18-2013 01:58 PM Number of Views: 231

It is totally like a CV Joint - Pretty neat, I had no idea.

Originally Posted by Steve Stafford (JBEES)

The joint

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RADARAY PLUS AND 8290XL

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Ted

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Published on 04-16-2013 01:57 PM Number of Views: 134

The 1 & 2 open positions are for the odd lane, remaining open for the right. One of each is a ground. So check the wires ...

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Kustodian anti drip system

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PJ

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Published on 04-15-2013 01:48 PM Number of Views: 316

A friend of mine built this drip catching system for the Kustodian. ...

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82/70 Gearbox Identification

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Tablejam

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Published on 04-11-2013 11:15 AM Number of Views: 236

Combination sweep/table...

Westinghouse/GE style (Westinghouse pictured)

Short/fat stator. ...

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Armature question

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LancerLanesMech

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Published on 04-10-2013 10:03 AM Number of Views: 132

How exactly does the armature work? I recently changed out a gearbox on a sweep that was having coasting issues. I used ...

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First AMF underlane return?

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Ted

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Published on 03-09-2013 11:42 AM Number of Views: 437

Here are the AMF returns I have mentioned in the past. Circa 1955. Installed in this center in 1960, and were used out of ...

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