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I finally got it finished. My first machine in just over 30 years. All original. Just had to replace the glass, reel strips, award card and about 6 springs. Thanks for all the help from everyone. On to the Watling next.

Very nice.

Randy

Nice job. If you find an original reel casting along with the bonnet and back door to another one, let me know. I have everything else to rebuild the one I have. Wish I knew where the other parts went to.
Dave F

Very nice. Looks great

LOOKS GREAT!
SUPER JOB!

How did you clean the mechanism and did it take long? Looks great.

I also agree that you did a great job on cleaning it. I am still looking for the castings to finish mine.
Dave F

To clean the mechanism I just disassembled the whole thing, degreased all parts, glass bead blasted them, polished them some with a small wire wheel and then painted them with a clear lacquer. Just like Dave . It did take some time but I was recovering from back surgery and had that sit down time available to me. I enjoy this hobby. I could spend 8 + hours a day working on slots. And I plan on doing just that once I retire in about 7,760 days 3 hours and 25 minutes. I will keep an eye out for your needed castings Dave F. Thanks again for all the great comments from everyone on the finish product. It means a lot to me coming from all of the experts that have been in this hobby for so long.
I am also always on the lookout for any good project machines. I am down to two project machines . I just noticed a Mills poinsettia on Flebay. Any thoughts or concerns? Missing lock, replaced reel strips and award card. It needs some elbow grease and paint. I’m thinking it worth around $850.00 I can pick up. Its local for me. Am I way off in the price?