Rol-a-top cabinet

[cortoma]

Hi all... I'm french, so if you please be forgiving
I owned a rol-a-top old I am trying to restore.
Can you tell me what kind of wood is made of cabinet...
Is it pine?...Is it oak?....
Could you hep me please?
Forgive my English... There must be many errors
Thanks in advance
Bernard

[SLOT DYNASTY]

Hi Bernard:
I see you have been a member of this Forum for awhile. Nice of you to join-in.
You do not need to ask for forgiving in your writings. I, and most others, do just fine with our readings.
This Forum is dedicated to helping ALL in the hobby, not just our U.S. collectors. There are many collectors in other countries, that have
some outstanding & different coin-ops, and I always enjoy seeing and hearing about them. There was a collector in France, that I was in
touch with for many years, that had one of the most fantastic collections of early coin-op, that I had ever seen. I haven't corresponded
with him for quite some time, and still wonder if he is still in the hobby.
In regards to you question: Most slot machine manufacturers used Oak for their cabinetry, for many years. There were some that changed
in the later years. I think that Watling changed during their production years, but I am not sure when, and how often. I am going to leave
this up to our resident Watling expert, (watlingboy), to chime-in on this thread, to give you the complete history on this. Most importantly
with your restoration, is that you use the correct paint colors, and finish. Also, not that it makes any difference in your restoration process,
is your machine of French or U.S. coinage? We would like to see photo's of your machine, before & after, if at all possible.
Keep in touch, Bill

[cortoma]

Thank you Bill for this answer
I'll try to post pictures of my rol-a-top as soon as possible. A friend gave me only the mechanism (that works) and the upper part of the cast front.
I found other parts which are unfortunately copies.
But for me the most important is not the value of my bird of paradise but its beauty... I truly fell in love of this slot.
I was able to complete the entire front cast, I found also the wooden base, and a cash box.
Currently I try to paint the front cast... But this is not easy....I am afraid to make some mistakes... I need advice also for that too.
To be complete, I must confess that my passion for this machine can be explained. I am 55 years old, I work in the world of casinos for 35 years... I'm not slot manager... I manage the gambling room ...the tables (roulette blackjack poker)

I'll try to post some pictures... I hope to get there!

Have a nice day

Bernard

[cortoma]

my machine is of French coinage...
I let you see the pictures

not original parts unfortunately

original mecanism

how i found it.... original part

now ......but the paint does not satisfy me

[gsx11r]

Hello

Arghhh , an other frenchy in this Forum !! I hate frenchs guys ! there really more and more a bad frequentation here

My Poor Bernard , I think that you don't take the good way !!
Why do not try to find an empty case in bad shape ? Because at this time ,you have a lot LOT LOt of missing parts for finish it !
And I M sure there are 3 or 4 other French guy in this forum Who can give you some good info for help you in France ( I hope )!
Do you know that you have 1 or 2 (maybe just one finaly )good French Forum for help you also !
Your Mech is nice , Metal strips ,gold award ,Skill Stop ,And I m sure that you have the link for the Mint Distributor !
Courage !
(sorry for my poor english also )

Bonjour Bernard
(Je passe la premiere phrase )
Je pense que vous ne prenez pas le bon chemin ! Vous devriez plutot essayé de trouver une epave de caisse plus ou moin complete !
Car il vous manque encore un paquet de pieces !
je pense qu il y a bien 3/4 français sur ce site qui pourons vous aider dans vos recherche par la voie française !
Et Il y a aussi un ou deux ( voir un finalement )bon forum francais pour vous aider aussi !
Votre meca a lair bien , bande en metal , gold award ,Skill stop ,et je pense aussi les barre pour le distributeur de bonbon !
Courage !

Stephane

There was a collector in France, that I was in
touch with for many years, that had one of the most fantastic collections of early coin-op, that I had ever seen. I haven't corresponded
with him for quite some time, and still wonder if he is still in the hobby.

Hello Slot Dynasty
If you have a name , Maybe I can give you more info about him ! (MP ?)
Have a nice day
Stephane