PinDoc Playfield ROTISSERIES starting at $260.00

Congratulations! You are looking at the highest quality and most versatile Pinball playfield rotisserie for home use, ON THE PLANET!

Details:
• Supports all standard and wide-body playfields.
• Constructed from 16-gauge and 1/8-inch steel (no thin flimsy materials here).
• Fully hand-welded for maximum strength.
• Adjusting knobs to lock in the PF position (no lock-down screws that slip and damage the axles).
• Polymer axle clamps to provide smooth and damage free rotation.
• Small footprint when not in use (arrives in a re-usable 18-inch x 14-inch x 4-inch box).
• C-clamps (2-inch or 3-inch) are NOT included.
• Made in the USA!

• The PinDoc Pro Roto ($260.00) arrives in a bare, metal finish and must be painted, waxed, or oiled. NO A-frame EXTENSIONS INCLUDED. YOU PROVIDE a pair of 60" 1/2-inch electrical metal conduits or similar material to connect the A-frames.

• The PinDoc Premium Roto ($305.00) arrives in a bare metal finish and must be painted, waxed, or oiled. Also includes heavy-duty extenders constructed from 3/4-inch and 1-inch steel to connect the A-frames.

• The PinDoc LE Roto ($380.00) is powder coated in your choice of available colors and is derived from the Premium model.

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFO OR TO PLACE AN ORDER:
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Be sure to see Cary Hardy's review on the PinDoc Rotisserie:

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The optional PinDoc SideKick attaches to the existing factory mounting brackets located on the bottom of your playfield, just like at the factory. It also provides maximum access to all playfield components and increased strength and security.

• $195.00 Shipped- Premium Sidekick
• $280.00 Shipped- LE Sidekick

CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFO OR TO PLACE AN ORDER:
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The optional PinDoc Sliders attach to your playfield using the existing metal hanger screws currently located on the front of your playfield. Eliminates need for C-clamps. The PinDoc Sliders can also support the rear of the playfield using screws or c-clamps.

• $75.00 Shipped- Premium Sliders
• $125.00 Shipped- LE Sliders
CLICK BELOW FOR MORE INFO OR TO PLACE AN ORDER:
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Post last edited 3 months ago.

#2 4 years ago

DK

Pinball Naples

12y 155K 4,962 129 2

I would most likely be in!

#3 4 years ago

WJG

Grimstead

Pinside member

Corona, CA

4y 33,900 48 4

Good idea!
I would be interested

#4 4 years ago

LBO

rlbohon3

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 62,300 345 9 10

Looks awesome! Yeah, count me in!

#5 4 years ago

JER

Jjsmooth

Pincinnati

9y 104K 3,606 14 8

Question - why is one side up on blocks?

#6 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

Just for giggles, we were playing the game on the rotisserie. So we had to tilt it for the ball to roll.
No other reason. I will get some more detailed pics in the next day or two.

#7 4 years ago

BEM

grandy

Pinside member

10y 53,050 488

I am in for this.

#8 4 years ago

KVW

Mathazar

Pinside+ Addict

Broomfield, CO

5y 105K 2,763 7

I would be interested in this as well.

#9 4 years ago

JFH

jfh

Pinside+ Addict

10y 161K 10,165

Looks good

#10 4 years ago

???

MikeSinMD

Pinside member

Chester, MD

7y 38,300 371

Yes

#11 4 years ago

KJO

eyeamred2u

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Cleveland, OH

7y 74,800 2,878 5

Heck yes for me

#12 4 years ago

JAE

isJ

Pinside member

Minneapolis, MN

10y 83,050 1,634 3 12

Interested

#13 4 years ago

RUF

rufessor

Pinside member

Possibly... I would need a lot more information before purchase vs build decision got made on my end. I have been kicking around the idea of finally getting one for a long while now.

#14 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

Okay looks like there is some interest. Thanks guys.

rufessor,
i am planning on posting some additional more detailed pics in the next day or two. You stated you need a "lot" more info before purchase. What other info do you really need that I did not already cover? Aiming to please here.

#15 4 years ago

???

Pinphila

Pinside+ Addict

12y 87,800 4,543

Looks great!

#16 4 years ago

RUF

rufessor

Pinside member

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A9N54FE/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b16riR_c_x_1_w

Really looking for better pics, most interested in three things.

Rotational locking mech-
How many degrees of freedom?
Stability when locked (slop in mech)?

Playfield locking/clamping mechanism
How does it work?
Variable length? Range?
Width? As above

Height adjustment?
Must it sit on an existing bench?
Stand?

Probably more.... these are “simple” devices but many designs have been attempted here on pinside with plus and minus to all. Not a one size fits all product. Just want to know more about everything.

Honestly- my reading was you made exactly one of these- it worked for you and now your contemplating selling them. I have no issue with that- maybe you read every thread here on their design and took all the good stuff and put it together. That would be great but none of that information comes out of your initial post. Maybe you are a pro welder and own your own fabrication shop and this is a fun side project- who is to know without a little information.

I have no issues with any of this nor do I expect or really care if your a pro- just providing some context as to what someone may conceivably want to know before buying. You were perfectly clear in saying you would add info and were checking interest. Thank you for asking for what kind of information would be most helpful!!’

For me thats a short list off the top of my head and a little bit of why. Others can add to the list.

Thank you!

#17 4 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,344 19 30

Quoted from rufessor:
Must it sit on an existing bench?
Stand?

It's roughly 2 feet high so I would guess yes.

#18 4 years ago

JMD

jeffmd72

Pinside member

Belton, MO

11y 44,150 102 39

I would definitely be interested!

#19 4 years ago

TOY

mario_1_up

Pinside member

Fairbank, IA

11y 80,800 2,350 24 8

I would suggest doing a hand knob over the using just a bolt.

#20 4 years ago

SMK

TheLaw

Pinside+ Addict

Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,344 19 30

Quoted from mario_1_up:
I would suggest doing a hand knob over the using just a bolt.
amazon.com link »

100% percent.

#21 4 years ago

RUF

rufessor

Pinside member

Quoted from TheLaw:
It's roughly 2 feet high so I would guess yes.

Less guess = better

More info = possible suggestions for simple improvements...

Quoted from TheLaw:
100% percent.

#22 4 years ago

pipes

Inactive member

Toronto, ON

7y 72,800 1,527 11

JJPOTC and Wonka owners should all be interested in one of these.

#23 4 years ago

ADT

atrainn

Pinside+ Frequent

Raleigh, NC

8y 75,550 774 13

I would be interested for sure.

#24 4 years ago

MAT

The_Director

Carolina Pinball Repair

11y 94,450 3,773 9 1

I've got one and would still be interested at that price

#26 4 years ago

BWF

Elicash

Pinside member

9y 55,900 865 8

I bought the similar one from marco and sent it back immediately because of quality.

I would be in on this one.

#27 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

Quoted from mario_1_up:
I would suggest doing a hand knob over the using just a bolt.
amazon.com link »

That particular hand-knob is 3/8" threaded, and I feel its not up to the job for here. So in my opinion, it just can not provide the clamping power that is needed to lock the playfield down. So for my design, I am using a 1/2" bolt that clamps the playfield down, and does so without any slop.

Obviously you could purchase a 1/2" hand-knob and use that instead of the bolt. But in order to keep the price down, I will likely not make that offering. I actually tested both, and the 1/2 bolt is far superior for this application, and will not wear out either.

#28 4 years ago

Dono

Pinside+ Frequent

Glenelg, MD

9y 86,050 1,807 12 25

Agreed with earlier poster... all of the lock ins should be hand-settable... having to use a wrench, pliers, lock grips, etc. every time I want to make an alteration just sucks, based on experience with a similar table size rotisserie as your current version. I changed out to screwable knobs, similar to those used for a water faucet.

#29 4 years ago

MWS

Methos

Pinside member

Lodi, WI

12y 103K 7,282 21 10

I'm in for one.

#30 4 years ago

KVW

Mathazar

Pinside+ Addict

Broomfield, CO

5y 105K 2,763 7

wrd1972_PinDoc - two questions from me:

#1 - newbie question, sorry. I've never used a rotisserie or seen one in person yet, but after doing my first playfield tear down/repair this year I know I want one now. How does the playfield actually physically get mounted onto the rotisserie? Clamps? Can you show a picture?
#2 - where's the order form?

#31 4 years ago

RUF

rufessor

Pinside member

Thank you for your answers! Great description and looks like its well put together!

Thank you

#32 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

Quoted from Mathazar:
wrd1972 - two questions from me:
#1 - newbie question, sorry. I've never used a rotisserie or seen one in person yet, but after doing my first playfield tear down/repair this year I know I want one now. How does the playfield actually physically get mounted onto the rotisserie? Clamps? Can you show a picture?
#2 - where's the order form?

Good question.
For basic EM and early 80's solid-state playfields. You can use some basic c-clamps to attach the PF to the rotating brackets. Those are pretty straight forward.

For more modern playfields that have a very tall back wall such as the Fire as seen in the above pics. I had to drill holes in the rotating brackets and then screw the PF down in the back. You could also use tall c-clamps as well but at some point, they might impede rotation just a bit. Or lastly, you can just disassemble whatever it takes to avoid using screws, and revert back to the standard c-clamps.

If I decide to do this, I will NOT be drilling holes in the rotating brackets again to keep the cost down. But you could very easily do this yourself based on your needs.

Quoted from rufessor:
Thank you for your answers! Great description and looks like its well put together!
Thank you

Your very welcome.

#33 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-quick-and-dirty-rotisserie-guide/page/2#post-665708

Quoted from Elicash:
I bought the similar one from marco and sent it back immediately because of quality.
I would be in on this one.

Could you please expand on this? I would love to hear what the issue was as to ensure the best possible tool

#34 4 years ago

JWL

zr11990

Pinside member

Humble, TX

15y 87,050 6,656 9

Ill buy one. I think I bought one from you but I could use a second one.

#35 4 years ago

???

KenLayton

In Memoriam

Olympia, WA

12y 83,400 5,965

OP
Quoted from wrd1972_PinDoc:
Could you please expand on this? I would love to hear what the issue was as to ensure the best possible tool

I believe that it was flimsy.

#36 4 years ago

LAW

dung

Pinside member

12y 86,050 5,589 6 30 1

I would definitely be interested in one. Also open to the community providing any tips on modding it. While I understand the bolt won't wear out, having to grab a wrench anytime I want to lock/unlock would get real old real fast.

#37 4 years ago

RIF

BorgDog

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Spokane, WA

8y 88,800 1,749 26 9

Nice looking setup Bill.

I think if you wanted you could offer it with like a 2" long piece of round bar centered and welded to the top of your 1/2" bolt for a quick and easy handle, then you could still use an open ended wrench if you really wanted to tighten it up.

When I built my setup (wood not metal) I didn't bother with cross bars at all, but simply screw the ends down to my work table. I, of course, have a table top with a replaceable surface you can screw into.

#38 4 years ago

WOT

Atari_Daze

Spd

Houston, TX

7y 141K 10,065 7

Quoted from dung:
having to grab a wrench anytime I want to lock/unlock would get real old real fast.

I originally used some ready made handles at my hardware store only to swap out for eye bolts.
This post mentions 1/4 - 20 but I upsized to 3/8.

I like the eye bolt as it is pretty easy to tighten by hand or use any handy straight implement to torque down.

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#39 4 years ago

TOM

loneranger

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12y 114K 634 214 1

Looks great - put me on the list!

#40 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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Indianapolis, IN

10y 120K 13,311 9

I'd be in.

#41 4 years ago

JWL

zr11990

Pinside member

Humble, TX

15y 87,050 6,656 9

Looks like you are going to be busy.

#42 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

Okay the interest is there for sure. I am now starting the process of sourcing materials to see if that price point can be met. Still looking at this thing from a "bare bones" perspective, so its still not likely to have any hand-knobs included.

I understand the thinking of the hand-knob being a convenience. But I really want to avoid any cost adders if possible. I would much rather put that money towards better quality materials.

Again anyone can add a hand knob at a later date if they choose. But if I really thought it was a big benefit, I would have it on mine. I just lay the wrench under the rotisserie and its easily accessible when needed. Plus I have found that I am not really constantly rotating the thing anyway. It just tends to stay in one position most of the time when I am reconditioning playfields.

I guess I could "consider" a Limited Edition painted rotisserie with your choice of graphics, hand-knobs as well as a numbered plaque. But if you have to ask what it would cost - you cant afford it. Premium model might be slightly cheaper though.

#43 4 years ago

JWL

zr11990

Pinside member

Humble, TX

15y 87,050 6,656 9

Here is something I don't like about the one I have. It doesn't turn very easily when a PF is clamped down to it. Although that may be just the method I am using to hold it down. I am using aluminum clamps that one would use to hold a camper top down on a pickup. So, for what that is worth.

#44 4 years ago

KOZ

KozMckPinball

Pinside member

7y 85,300 4,086 3

I'd be in for one as well. Depends on the lead time as I could use one in the next couple of months.

#45 4 years ago

ODB

Gryszzz

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Indianapolis, IN

10y 120K 13,311 9

Not sure how many you can build in a month, but those of us going to PinCinnati could save you some shipping expenses. Just a thought.

#46 4 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc