Follow along as I share some tips and tricks on how to preserve, repair, and restore pinball machines and arcade games.
Started in 2018.
Videos on YouTubeLatest Feb 22On hiatus since Feb 2026
I sanded a playfield to white wood... here is the process i use to shine up the inserts. quick, dirty and effective!
Feb 22
I am using a home made device that im calling a Zamboni to clear coat a pinball machine playfield using varathane.
Jan 25
Mirror details on a pinball machine grab a potential players attention and when I was asked to revive a Gottlieb Charlie's Angels back glass i said why not.
Oct 26, 2025
Lets look at a contested and dare I say controversial way of removing spiral nails from a pinball machine or any plywood surface.
Sep 28, 2025
Lets repurpose windows into beautiful back pinball glasses.
Jul 6, 2025
Lets dial in some drop targets to increase reliability and performance.
Jun 15, 2025
New method... let give it a try!
May 16, 2025
No chemicals, grinding, sanding, scraping, epoxying... you get the picture.
Mar 2, 2025
So... I've been looking for a Bally and Stern pinball lamp driver tester but never had information on where to purchase.
Feb 2, 2025
Some restorers use an oven, others use pieces of glass and the sun... i simply use a heat gun and a flat surface!
Jan 12, 2025
So i cant find a part to fix a game so came up with a solution using modern parts that were not available back in the day.
Dec 29, 2024
Lets make a "new" pinball machine head look old to match the patina of the body.
Nov 10, 2024
Great show this year in York PA.
Oct 14, 2024
Do not throw out your Ball or Stern displays if they are missing digits, segments or a plain burned!
Sep 15, 2024
