100+ Year Old Wood Repurposed For Antique Slot Stand

[Blake]

After spending an hour or so looking through this forums section on stands I figured I would show my own DIY example.  Very happy I stumbled upon this group.  Lots of very niche info and advice that I have not seen elsewhere.

I restored a Mills Novelty Pontsettia with Keeney Jackpot front and needed a stand.  I had it originally sitting on an old Edison phonograph record cabinet which did the trick and was period correct but not its intended use.  The phonograph stand now houses and Edison Standard from 1903.  So after looking around at lumber prices and possible configurations I remembered that my mother wanted an old family piano removed from her basement.  I figured the wood could be salvaged and repurposed.  Turns out it was both strong and old.  1908 to be exact.  I even was able to save the hardware.  All slot head bevel screws.  I had to fill and sand, sand and fill as you would expect.  And then match the color with some Howards Restore A Finish.  I bought reproduction Mills Owl plaque and claw feet.  Everything else is from 1908.

[jay]

Do you charge for shipping   

Looks Amazing !!

[Tilt]

Looks fantastic!  I wish I had wood working skills, but I can't even cut a straight line with a radial arm saw 

You should put a little plate or note on the inside with the history behind it, because it will last another 100 years easily!

[63mini]

Blake,

 Welcome and Nicely Done! Where did you purchase your plaque and claw feet?  I see people looking for them so, it would be nice to have it saved to the forum.  Love the old mechanical slots.

[Pinballwizard55]

Great job on the stand , there is nothing like quality from yesteryear. While we are on the topic of old mills slots am looking for a 25 cent reel mech for a mills black cherry.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx , the wizard .

[Blake]

Do you charge for shipping   

Looks Amazing !!

LOL.  Thank you

[Blake]

Looks fantastic!  I wish I had wood working skills, but I can't even cut a straight line with a radial arm saw 

You should put a little plate or note on the inside with the history behind it, because it will last another 100 years easily!

My woodworking skills are still quite amateur as well.  A lot of trial and error.  Thats a great idea to keep the history with the machine.  I will be sure to do that.  Thanks

[Blake]

Blake,

 Welcome and Nicely Done! Where did you purchase your plaque and claw feet?  I see people looking for them so, it would be nice to have it saved to the forum.  Love the old mechanical slots.

Thank you.  I'm glad I stumbled upon this group.  Lots of great info and expertise.  Yes I will get the info and add it to this thread.

[Blake]

Great job on the stand , there is nothing like quality from yesteryear. While we are on the topic of old mills slots am looking for a 25 cent reel mech for a mills black cherry.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx , the wizard .

Thank you.  Yea I couldn't agree more.  The old products were made to last.  As for the reel mech.  Let me get you a few contacts that you could try reaching out to. 

[Blake]

Blake,

 Welcome and Nicely Done! Where did you purchase your plaque and claw feet?  I see people looking for them so, it would be nice to have it saved to the forum.  Love the old mechanical slots.

I bought them from Mike @ specialty stands (618)593-6658.  Email is mike@specialtystands.com.  Very nice guy.  Not sure if he is continuing to make them or if I bought from a back stock.  But he had both brass and aluminum plaques for Mills, Jennings, and Callie slots.  As well as brass and aluminum claw feet.

Thanks
Blake

[Blake]

Great job on the stand , there is nothing like quality from yesteryear. While we are on the topic of old mills slots am looking for a 25 cent reel mech for a mills black cherry.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx , the wizard .

Give these folks a try.

- Bernie Berten / Dave Berten - mrslot1.com and mrslot1@aol.com and Thunderfivefive on EBAY (dave)
- Jerry Linton - Homasassa FL - Not sure contact info anymore as its changed
- Larry Debaugh (Godfather of slots) - (410) 336-1728 (Cherry Restoration)

[Blake]

Great job on the stand , there is nothing like quality from yesteryear. While we are on the topic of old mills slots am looking for a 25 cent reel mech for a mills black cherry.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanx , the wizard .

Also if you're not already on these groups it might be worth reaching out.  I've received a lot of great help from here.

- https://www.facebook.com/groups/antiqueslots
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/386801515319908

[shortrackskater]

There is a wealth of information here on this website. This forum is dedicated entirely to mechanical slot machines.

https://www.coinopcollectorforum.com/index.php