Hi, I learned to love dynamo glass top tables back in late 70s, early 80s. I remember 2 different styles with glass tops, the first would be like this "THE HUSTLER" table with a tip top.
The second type was most likely designed to make the glass easy to replace. It had a shelf for the glass that slid out the end. I purchased one of these used from a skating rink in 1982. Heres a pic of the glass in its shelf out of the table. I made a tie dye for it because my roommate lost the paper play field. I then renamed it tie dynamo.
I moved this table from place to place usually by myself with a 2 wheel cart until 1995 when someone decided to move it without telling me and they broke the glass. I was never able to find a piece of glass for it so I do have a few parts available. I can help with a handle if youre still looking for one.
I found "THE HUSTLER" table a couple years ago and was thrilled to get it. A couple people that came to play had never seen a glass top and were always talking about their friends that had Tornado tables. About a year later I found a brown marble Tornado on craigslist. I have both set up in my house and now give them the choice of tables to play on and choice of sides.
I recently found a Mirco table on craigslist in Omaha and at the same time had been watching an old Tornado glass top. I purchased both of those but could only bring one home at the time. I brought the Tornado home and a friend came to help me unload it. He had told a friend of his he was helping unload a foos table and the person asked, is it a glass top? He possibly wants to buy it so I havent set it up yet. I'll go pick up the Mirco in a couple weeks. I'm lucky enough to have a sister lives in Omaha and had room in her garage to store it.
I can help you with locating other parts, either original or modern made that will work similarly. I can also host and post pics of yours if you'd like. Contact me direct at tydy at cox.net Thanx, tydy
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