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Hey, all!
Quarantine has led me to redo a basement into an entertainment space, and in turn has led me to interest in DIYing a virtual pinall table.
I’m a novice and still slowly learning the software (and I’m a cheapskate), but I’ve slowly started getting my supplies together including a PC, and suitable screens.
Wood won’t be an issue, cutting won’t be an issue, but when it comes to legs, I’m wincing at what appears to be a $100 standard set.
I’m not a purist, and I’m not really a nudger. Is there any structural advantage or requirement to using the folded-metal style of pinball table legs above, say, a set of chrome desk or table legs from Ikea? The kind that attach flush to the bottom via 5 screws.
Thanks!
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Thats a good question. One thing I noticed and had a question about was on my cabinet with ‘real’ pinball machine legs they splay out a tiny bit and I was curious if that was normal and to give it more stability. Or maybe they aren’t fitting correctly or maybe its my imagination that they aren’t exactly straight. I’m sure someone will have some experience with options.
You can also look for used ones on ebay for cheaper.
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Yeah, the legs splay out a bit by design for stability.
Be careful with used legs. We bought two sets worth for $40 when we were ramping up for building Radiant Silverball – old Bally bingo machine legs. We got maybe a full really decent set and a usable but not ideal set (some of the legs were twisted slightly), and still had to strip and repaint them as the red enamel on them was in really bad shape. We got up to enough money into the refinishing (paint, paint stripper, and a spinny bit for the drill meant for removing paint) that it probably would have been about as much to just buy a set of new legs anyway. They do look pretty good on the machine (the cabinet art is really the standout on the cabinet, the legs don’t detract), and it’s not like we’re actively looking at the legs when we’re playing.
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Pinball legs under 100 new
https://www.pinballlife.com/leg-sets.html
If your building the cab yourself you might also want leg brackets, bolts and levelers which they also have.
I have placed a few orders here. They have a large selection of parts at good prices. Good customer service from my experiences.
Hi my name is Barry and I'm a virtual pinball addict.
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Definitely go with genuine legs. I found a set on eBay for 30 including shipping. Brackets, bolts, levelers from PBR I believe. Everything creaks on my build EXCEPT the legs. That’s not something you’d want to try and add later as you need to plan your build around the brackets. Also, modern pins with deep cabs use shorter legs – 29″? Old style are 31 ish.  Have fun!! And post pics!
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