Hello,
Thanks for the assistance in advance.
I just purchased a used coin op Tornado table (I believe its a T2000). Sides are reddish mahogany laminate. The coin op mechanism has been removed.
I got it home and checked it over. There are a few items that need some maintenance. As we were getting it into the house, one of the corners on the lower table caught and tore a huge piece of the laminate off. I have proceeded to remove all the laminate from the lower piece, under the hinge, all the way around. I plan on using some black formica laminate instead, which I have purchased. I also plugged the coin op hole with a piece of maple. I will post some pics tonight. So here are my questions:
1) Since the coin-op guts were removed, I now have to reach way inside the table to get the balls out. Is there a better way to shunt the ball return closer to the opening so I don't have to reach inside so far?
2) The white side pieces along the playing field are coming off. I removed them and cleaned them up real nice. What is the best way to re-attach? It had some sort of tape underneath. What do I use in its place?
3) a couple of the outer bearings are cracked, which I will replace. any other maintenance things I should perform or do while I have everything apart?
4) are there any other general suggestions while I am rebuilding this thing?
5) finally, is there a source out there for Tornado emblems or logos? I see the standard silver logo from the tournament table is back-ordered, and they also cost $20. Is there another source for logos or emblems that people have used?
Thanks for the assistance.