Show us your Playfield Rotisserie Jig

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I've heard of various jigs used to hold a playfield during a swap/service where the playfield can rotate so the bottom and top are easily accessible. Is there a proper name for such devices? Searching for "Playfield Jig" didn't show anything of consequence. Does anybody here know of/have one? I'd like to see how others have approached the solution. Thanks!
 
Ya, it's just called a playfield rotissere, they are great. I have one I made out of galvanized plumbing and angled steel. It's free standing, breaks down easy to hang on the wall. This type can be a little wobbly, I clamp 1 end to the bench to keep it steady. I can post some pics tonight if you'd like to see it.

Jerry
 
The first one I built cost me under $10. I don't have any detailed pictures of it on hand but you can get the general idea from this:

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The 2x4s are clamped to the bench. The angle iron is from a server rack-mounting kit that I got free from work. I mounted it to a 2x4 to make it even stronger. Just angle iron felt a little flimsy to me. I'm using bolts as the axles with large washers on either side. I had to buy the bolts but the whole thing was under $10 easily. One thing I would suggest is getting good quality 2x4s. They need to be straight or it will bind when rotating.

I work on a lot of games so I eventually went to the opposite extreme and got this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PINBALL-MAC...ultDomain_0&hash=item3a64402263#ht_771wt_1180

I felt like I could have built something even better for way less money but factoring in my complete lack of time to do so this one has worked out really well.
 

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Of course I didn't search for "pinball rotisserie." Looks like this topic has been covered a few times in the forum as recently as a month ago. Sorry to spam the same topic again. Also thanks to everyone who posted.
 
Of course I didn't search for "pinball rotisserie." Looks like this topic has been covered a few times in the forum as recently as a month ago. Sorry to spam the same topic again. Also thanks to everyone who posted.

its ok (I think?) I just found it amusing that you put rotisserie in your title and didn't think it might just be called that lol
 
I've got some pics of my rotissere at:
http://s1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/jpinclad/rotissere/

It's piping from Home Depot along with some angled steel, it rotates on pipe unions. It works great, it wobbles a bit when it's free standing so I clamp 1 end to the bench with a pipe clamp. The sides and pf frame come off easy when it's not being used to hang on the wall out of the way. One of the handiest things I have for working on pins.

Jerry
 
Well mine isn't a rotisserie, more of a stand. I made it from scrap 1x2's, 1x4's, and some plywood. I used wallboard screws to put it together, and it adjusts to the width of the playfield. The older playfields rest on the side rails just like they do in the machine, and the newer ones rest on some supports that screw to the stand. I clamp it to a table that I found at a garage sale for $3. the whole thing probably cost less than $10. To get to the underside of the playfield, I reach under the stand. After I have removed enough from the top, I flip it over, work on the bottom, flip it back, and then finish the playfield. I don't do enough to spring for a really nice one.
 

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I really like the different ways people address this issue. What are you all using to secure your playfield to the rotisserie itself? Or does it just sit on top? On one I see someone using clamps.. is that typical?
 
I really like the different ways people address this issue. What are you all using to secure your playfield to the rotisserie itself? Or does it just sit on top? On one I see someone using clamps.. is that typical?

With my first one I used just clamps. Now I use clamps and occasionally screws as well depending on the playfield.
 
The Harbor Freight $6 lift........

Works well as clamps and EZ storage. I did built an "A" frame rotisserie but like the clamps a lot better and they are cheap. After shopping my RFM I liked the way the PF stands on its own and the clamps give ample room to remove everything. I can turn it on its side as well with the clamps at right angles.


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The Harbor Freight $6 lift........

Works well as clamps and EZ storage. I did built an "A" frame rotisserie but like the clamps a lot better and they are cheap. After shopping my RFM I liked the way the PF stands on its own and the clamps give ample room to remove everything. I can turn it on its side as well with the clamps at right angles.


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While I do not have pictures of it, I got the instructions on how to make one from Tom Callahan at the repair connection about 17 years ago or so. PVC pipe and metal clamps/angle iron. The only bad thing was you had to drill the field at the ends to secure it. Now I have one of the good old heavy duty metal ones.
 
the bar clamp lift is good stuff!

I just use two sawhorses during teardown. I screwed a pair 2x4s to the top of the sawhorses and the pf is supported lengthwise and can't slide off. I guess if frequent restos are your thing then being able to rotate would be handy. I haven't had the need to rotate a pf so the less specialty stuff I have to store the better.
 
This is mine. I can switch out pipe length if I want to bring it down.
 

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I do not have any pics, but might get some for you. I just took 3/4 pipe flanges screwed them to my bench, screwed in 18" 3/4 pipe to it, then a 3/4 T to the top of that.

Then take a 1/2 pipe about 6" long put a cap on on end and a flange on the other (through the 3/4 in tee) and bolted angle iron to the flange.

Cost me about $20 and I simply unscrew it from the 3/4 inch flange and through it under the bench.
 
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