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Title: Low Boy coin box
Post by: DavidLee on December 20, 2016, 06:09:43 PM

Hello,
I'm planning to make a metal coin box for the Low Boy.
Never seen an ORIGINAL box.
So before I get started, would someone so kindly post a photo or two.
A few dimensions would also help.
Thanks Dave
 

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: Jon on December 21, 2016, 05:09:17 AM

Will go out after the sun comes up find a ruler and take many more pictures for you Dave this one is out of my 1964 serial number 840 no - number just 742A


pic to big please reload....

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: DavidLee on December 21, 2016, 06:44:55 AM

Thanks Jon,


A couple of more photos would be great.

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: DavidLee on December 21, 2016, 08:01:07 PM

Finished the coin box. Took a little extra planning as I didn't have a wide enough piece of metal. Had to add a piece to the right side. The hopper isn't very deep with the notched out bottom, had to cut the top of the box so the coins would drop in.



Also the handle was a little wider than the factory one, so made some adjustments.
Anyway it's a step up from Tupperware.

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: jimliner on December 21, 2016, 08:12:04 PM

Looks pretty darn good there Dave.  I think I have only seen one and that was at a slot show years ago. 

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: DavidLee on December 21, 2016, 09:03:13 PM

Thanks Jim,


Jon sent me some photos for reference. This is the only machine I have that has the coin drop box inside.
Bugged me not to have something that resembled the original box.
Made the handle from a small paint roller, already had U shape bends just needed to add a couple of 90° bends and cut to proper length.
Most likely will use some grimy oil from a dirty machine to give it some age.
Posting photo that hopefully won't rotate 90°.

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: Bally Bill on December 22, 2016, 08:34:09 AM

Nice metal work David! Didn't" know you had a spot welder at your shop?

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: shortrackskater on December 22, 2016, 10:47:28 AM

That looks great! I never even knew there was that little wedge space for a cash box. Thanks for posting this.
Hmmmmm if you happen to "accidentally" make another, let me know.

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: DavidLee on December 22, 2016, 12:19:15 PM

Posting a couple of more photos of the coin box.
Hopefully they won't rotate in the transition.

Title: Re: Low Boy coin box
Post by: RiseLikeRa on December 22, 2016, 10:57:57 PM

David you are the Mcgiver of the EM forum!  To top that off you seem to do EVERYTHING well.  You are truly blessed with talent.  Keep up the great work.  I cant wait to see what else you invent.


Happy Holidays


Terrance  aka  RiseLikeRa :thank_you: