swine hoont Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Pushing machine backward causes the back legs to vibrate shaking the crap out of the machine. After sliding this game in and out 20 times trying to fix faults I decided to try some standard size pool cues to brace the back legs. Perfect fit, the bump rubber on the cue just squeezes in. Smooth sliding, the sticks are already in the room might as well use them. I know you guys think I am a top bloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Crawl under the pinball, arch the back up to take the weight off the legs and move forward on all fours. That is exactly as I did to locate pinballs beside other pinballs on site. You can also adjust the leg adjusters using this method.;) I do like your ingenuity though, brilliant.:rolleyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Crawl under the pinball, arch the back up to take the weight off the legs and move forward on all fours. That is exactly as I did to locate pinballs beside other pinballs on site. You can also adjust the leg adjusters using this method.;) I do like your ingenuity though, brilliant.:rolleyes The turtle method! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peely Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 +1 for the turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_dagger Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 The turtle combined with these furniture sliders works great for me. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-x-EZ-Mover-Sliders-Furniture-Lifter-Moves-Moving-Lifting-System-No-Lifter-pad-/201599049290?hash=item2ef03d5e4a:g:uAUAAOSw5dNWtA~T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOKERPOKER Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 And Mr Sheen the floor. Mrs hates it but they slide easy when i need to move them on a blanket. +1 I'm also a turtle.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 +1 I'm a Turtle too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Orthopaedic Surgeons like people using the turtle method as well. Back surgery costs $36k metal hardware + $12k hospital stay and doc wages. Pinball trolley $300 approx. Your call now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini2544 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Orthopaedic Surgeons like people using the turtle method as well. Back surgery costs $36k metal hardware + $12k hospital stay and doc wages. Pinball trolley $300 approx. Your call now. I have a trolly & it F%$Ked my Baltic pine floor with wheel tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakkingoz Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Now I have F##*%d pool cues ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty_dagger Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Orthopaedic Surgeons like people using the turtle method as well. Back surgery costs $36k metal hardware + $12k hospital stay and doc wages. Pinball trolley $300 approx. Your call now. It's all legs and arms no back involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadership Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm a turtle ! My back was already F%$Ked before I started moving pins :lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micky Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 It's all legs and arms no back involved. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This is spot on. If your using your back at all, your doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mix_vt_cal Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have a trolly & it F%$Ked my Baltic pine floor with wheel tracks. Yep. Does with Tassie Oak too! :realmad: I have been looking for alternative pneumatic wheels, but nothing suitable as yet. Until then, I put down 12mm MDF sheets and roll the trolley on them. It's a bit of a pain, but no wheel tracks in the floor! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buildn Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 This is spot on. If your using your back at all, your doing something wrong. It's the getting my chunky butt down to ground level and under the pin part that messes my back up, once down there the "turtle lift" is a breeze :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yep. Does with Tassie Oak too! :realmad: I have been looking for alternative pneumatic wheels, but nothing suitable as yet. Until then, I put down 12mm MDF sheets and roll the trolley on them. It's a bit of a pain, but no wheel tracks in the floor! Mike. Or porcelain timber look tiles next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrunta666 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Or porcelain timber look tiles next time Dont suppose you know someone who sells them......? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball god Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Dont suppose you know someone who sells them......? :D You knew that was coming didn't ya lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mix_vt_cal Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Dont suppose you know someone who sells them......? :D Actually, just about any tile retailer. Certainly National and other large chains. There very popular at the moment. The ones I've looked at 600 x 150 or so, so similar to a board. The good ones actually do look like timber. Bunnings even has them if you want to check them out, but not the best quality tiles obviously. I looked at these for a bathroom reno we've just completed, but didn't end up choosing them. I would worry about the tile edges and corners with the weight of the trolley and pin going over them. Not sure if it would be an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autosteve Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Not as good as the 12mm ones I used down the farm but these may be OK. These are some 8mm ones. Go for the high gloss ones... https://www.bunnings.com.au/formica-8mm-2-20sqm-spotted-gum-laminate-flooring_p6690289 The 12mm ones I would have highly recommended. I drag my Dynamo Air Hockey and Slated pool table over them with no marks. ""Maybe" these 8mm ones would be up to the job. I know the 6mm tiles are absolutely useless. Bunnings may have alternative 12mm formica tiles now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swine hoont Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 $3 upgrade for those who don't have pool ques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Gigawatts Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 $3 upgrade for those who don't have pool ques Does that stop the shudder effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swine hoont Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 Does that stop the shudder effect? yes stops it on concrete and tiled floor when braced like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1.21 Gigawatts Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 yes stops it on concrete and tiled floor when braced like that. Clever idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razorsedge Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I have a trolly & it F%$Ked my Baltic pine floor with wheel tracks. Don't worry! ... it's all just Fine! Once you have rolled the trolley over the entire surface it will all Level Out because the Whole Surface will be Evenly Indented! There's no problem with it, unless you dont like the markings it leaves?. Normal for a softer wood. Softer eurethane balls; I mean wheels.... ahem, would be better for the softer timber maybe? . Pneumatic might get a bit bouncy or unstable, plus flatties are a downer.. :lol +1 Turtle (when reqd.) Turtle is less stress on the machine than sliding. The que idea helps, but still transfers latteral force to the front legs; only good on the smooth low friction floor to leg situation. Trolley is better. - - - Updated - - - Now I have F##*%d pool cues ;) Don't use them for anything else anyway!? :lol Can't remember the last time anyone was interested in taking the cover off My pool table :unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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