Up next on the "need help" list, claw machines and skee-balls...

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Up next on the "need help" list, claw machines and skee-balls...

OK, I'm putting redemption stuff on the backburner (for now) and am now focusing on getting these claws and skee-bvalls going. Heres what I'm looking at...

Plush Bus claw machine, this one mostly works, except most times the claw won't go down. It will move otherwise and closes up, then returns to the chute, just wont go down most times.

Also have a big dual claw that I can't remember the name of. One claw will only move towards the middle then stop, and the other won't move at all. Almost like they have weak motors or sticky tracks.

There are 3 skee-ball machines (not sure what brand but they are the common model's I remember seeing back in the day), all are getting power and mostly working. 2 need displays, one isn't scoring, and 2 dont read a ball return (switch issues). These are also missing legs. So basically I need to know what kind of legs I need to build, where they mount, and where I can find new displays, ticket feeders & balls. Really motivated to get these going as I have an opportunity (maybe) to bring at least one of these home. Photo's might be helpful as well.

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
 
OK, looked at the skeeballs today and it looks like I can get them all working. I'd be making new legs out of 2x2's and I need to know the proper height. Can anyone help me out? I also need to know where I can find parts, these are missing some balls and mounting hardware for the netting (which could also use replacement). Also need bulbs for the beacon lamps.

I'm going to look at the Plush Bus claw tomorrow and maybe replace the pulley rope.
 
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