coldsmoke Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Picked Up 5 Vista's the other day. Some are oaks and some are astros. Also got a capsule vend w/ a 25 cent mech. (don't know much about this machine. Can Anyone Help?) Decided to start by refurbing a double head for an office lunch room. Chose to paint the machine a dark metalic blue. Color matches the companies look and logo. First. Set Up my work area. A table will work fine. Second. Gather any tools you already own and think they might help. I was able to find A Wire Brush, Hander Sander (this is my main weapon) Screw Driver, Flat Head, Welders Gloves, Goo gone Third. Make a List & Go get what you need. For me I Went and bought SandPaper, Rustoleum Spray Paint +Primer, Steel Wool Fourth. Begin the process and don't forget to bring the elbow grease. This is my first refurb project and to be honest I do not have one machine located yet. I hope by doing this I will get a little more out of the experience in bulk vending. I have learned a lot just by doing. Simply just go ahead and dive in. If anything goes wrong, I know that someone on here is willing to help Thanks to all who Have helped me, I am sure I have read most of your post) I hope this Post will help others and give them the confidence to dive right in, Get your hand dirty! also if anyone is in need of any parts let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 good job blake! I like your enthusiasm, Im not sure I understood your question about the capsule vend machine. sorry but I havent been on aol im lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 looking to find out what type of machine it is. It has an astro door chute. 2" capsule vend. I would like to fix it up and vend ping pong balls out of it but not sure about the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnJinn Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Looking really good! Just out of curiosity, why would you want to vend ping pong balls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 I want to put this machine in my man land where beer bong is often played. I may vend 2" capsules just dont know how i will locate this unless i use ksl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I see it now! its a "big oak" 20 inch machine, either buy empty 2 inch capsules and put ping pong balls in them or buy a 1 inch wheel, but I dont know the size of a ping pong ball. I think hillbilly did this at a rec center. ask him what he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderJerry Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I believe there are plastic inserts available from Oak that fit into the product wheel compartments to reduce the size. I have seen them on some machines...it would be worth the phone call to Olivia to ask if they have some that would work for the ping pong balls. 800-247-4932 Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Here is a pic. I will post another one when i get it all assembled. I am waiting for some 25 cent stickers and locks from A&A. Any suggestions on what to vend out of the other machine? Going into a break room. (also i put a small chip in my paint when i was putting on the coin mech) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looking good Bro. I bet the anticipation is killing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yes you could say that! when i was putting it together i put a scratch in the paint. It wasn't too visible but was defiantly visible to me.. So i painted it again and am still waiting. Thinking of putting reeses in the other chamber. Any suggestions for a label? Though about looking for a cardboard box of reeses like you get at the movie theatre and xacto it to fit as a label.. anyone try this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Does anyone have suggestions for getting rid of the spray paint smell? I have let it air out for about 3 days now and still has some odor. Afraid this will turn people off when deciding to buy a gumball. I put a few gum balls in and hoping it will disguise the smell. I will probably not vend these gumballs. any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Give them a week or so outside and it should go away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldsmoke Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Decided to go with RP and Gumballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Cool!!! Looks like your ready to start making quarters now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will.vend Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 those look real good ekalb! dont forget to put the riser under the capsule wheel for the gum, keep us posted how they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinnJinn Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Nice indeed! keep us updated on how it works out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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