Pinball cabinet angle question

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I just acquired my first pin. I'll be posting the story and pics later but for now I have one question.

The pin feels like the back legs are set too high. Maybe it is or maybe it isn't .... how am I supposed to know it's my first one right? ;)

Do I measure from the ground to the bottom of the cabinet up front and make the rear end coincide or is there supposed to be substantial height differenc ebtween front and back.

Thanks for any help.
 
I just acquired my first pin. I'll be posting the story and pics later but for now I have one question.

The pin feels like the back legs are set too high. Maybe it is or maybe it isn't .... how am I supposed to know it's my first one right? ;)

Do I measure from the ground to the bottom of the cabinet up front and make the rear end coincide or is there supposed to be substantial height differenc ebtween front and back.

Thanks for any help.
Normally if you just level the bottom of the cabinet your good. The playfield angle will then be set. You can tweak it a little if you want it faster or slower. What machine is it?

Glennon
 
Normally if you just level the bottom of the cabinet your good. The playfield angle will then be set. You can tweak it a little if you want it faster or slower. What machine is it?

Glennon

Thanks foir the answer. I'll be posting the info about what pin later this evening or tomorrow morning. ;)
 
Normally if you just level the bottom of the cabinet your good. The playfield angle will then be set. You can tweak it a little if you want it faster or slower. What machine is it?

Glennon

Nice tip...never knew this. My JD doesn't have the level indicator and was always wondering how to set it up.

Cheers
 
Thanks foir the answer. I'll be posting the info about what pin later this evening or tomorrow morning. ;)

Maybe I'm slow, but wouldn't it be easier to simply type in the name of the machine, instead of this whole sentence stating that you'll post it later????
 
Most pins are designed so that all of the leg levelers all the way in is perfect if your floor is level. Then you just make minor adjustments using either the bubbles, or an inclinometer and a short level.

Regarding playfield angle, I've learned it depends on the game. I got the bright idea to crank up the back legs on my Whodunnit and make the playfield about 8 degrees...it played like crap, and I didn't fully understand how crappy until I put it back to "TRU Level" of 6.5 . The center ramp just did not work right at that angle.

So my advice: The manufacturer knows WTF they are talking about when they recommend a certain playfield angle.
 
That's basically exactly what I use on my pins..might be a different brand, but it looks the same.

You can also get digital levels now that do angle as well. They even beep at you when it's level. Really cool if your doing it by yourself. I've seen them on sale for 30-40 bucks recently...I think they are mastercraft or craftsman..I think they both make a decent one.
 
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