Mills Castle front project

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Mills Castle front project

Postby damikeguy » Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:43 pm

I finally got it finished. My first machine in just over 30 years. All original. Just had to replace the glass, reel strips, award card and about 6 springs. Thanks for all the help from everyone. :D On to the Watling next.
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It had some paint on it.
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It was a little rusted and gunked up.
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Mech. cleaned up nice.
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby randyjaco » Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:59 pm

Very nice.

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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby TheFatman » Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:12 pm

Nice job. If you find an original reel casting along with the bonnet and back door to another one, let me know. I have everything else to rebuild the one I have. Wish I knew where the other parts went to.
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby oldslotman » Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:15 pm

Very nice. Looks great
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby Midcoast Vintage » Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:19 pm

LOOKS GREAT!
SUPER JOB!
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby minneapolisslot » Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:25 pm

How did you clean the mechanism and did it take long? Looks great.
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby TheFatman » Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:08 am

I also agree that you did a great job on cleaning it. I am still looking for the castings to finish mine.
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Re: Mills Castle front project

Postby damikeguy » Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:29 am

To clean the mechanism I just disassembled the whole thing, degreased all parts, glass bead blasted them, polished them some with a small wire wheel and then painted them with a clear lacquer. Just like Dave :D . It did take some time but I was recovering from back surgery and had that sit down time available to me. I enjoy this hobby. I could spend 8 + hours a day working on slots. And I plan on doing just that once I retire in about 7,760 days 3 hours and 25 minutes. I will keep an eye out for your needed castings Dave F. Thanks again for all the great comments from everyone on the finish product. It means a lot to me coming from all of the experts that have been in this hobby for so long.
I am also always on the lookout for any good project machines. I am down to two project machines . I just noticed a Mills poinsettia on Flebay. Any thoughts or concerns? Missing lock, replaced reel strips and award card. It needs some elbow grease and paint. I’m thinking it worth around $850.00 I can pick up. Its local for me. Am I way off in the price?
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