The Spinner Is Lit - Episode 2: Cabinet repair and restoration tips

Professional cabinet maker shares practical pinball cabinet restoration and painting techniques for home enthusiasts.

Synopsis

Spencer interviews Chris Bannister, a professional cabinet maker and hobbyist pinball restorer, about cabinet repair and restoration techniques. The episode covers foundational restoration steps including planning, structural assessment, sanding, filling, priming, painting, stenciling, and finishing. Chris shares practical advice on tools, materials (wood glue, primers, paint), and best practices for home garage projects, emphasizing patience, commitment, and learning through trial and error on less valuable machines before tackling rare games.

Entities

• Gottlieb· company
• Harbor Freight· company
• Home Depot· company
• Lowe's· company
• Williams· company
• Black Knight 2000· game
• Comet· game
• Genie· game
• Pin Bot· game
• The Spinner Is Lit Pinball Podcast· organization
• Chris Bannister· person
• Eric Neff· person
• Pinball Pimp· person
• Rusty· person
• Spencer· person
• Steve Ritchie· person
• Ty Bond· product