A or A2 is the best machine ever. While I have never worked on machines, my experiences as a customer have shown me that these work better than any other machine.
I have bowled with AMF's machines and Brunswick's newer GS series machines, nowhere near as reliable.
Agree on the GS-X. Nothing like the A and A2 machines - mechanical marvels - works of art. Properly maintained, they're outstanding machines. A large percentage have served faithfully for more than half a century. Although AMF was first with a pinsetting machine, Brunswick didn't come out with one until it had it all down. The A2 was a perfecting of the old reliable A model. Sad to see so many of them gone now with the decline of bowling. Love this game.
@thesmart67 actually brunswick sold their design to AMF and they made it work better, then brunswick decided they should get back into it and make their own. but yea those A2s will last forever. that's what they have at the bowling alley where i'm starting as a mechanic.
Don't give up on the Brunswick "A's. They will work longer than the Brunswick GS series pinsetters. Parts are readily available from the right sources.
Like I said, I don't own these machines and this bowling alley is the closest to where I live, if this were my bowling alley, I would have upgraded to the Brunswick GS X. you don't find very many GS series where I live. Sorry for disappointing you.
Well these machines aren't mine. I own no part of them. I asked the staff to let me film. So the mechanic brought me back there. They are trying to fix the machines though. They're very old so it's hard to find parts. But I've seen worse so I got used to those machines.
@MacLover678 Brunswick still makes parts for these machines as manyyyyyyyyy bowling alleys still use them. So finding parts is as easy as knowing what you need and making a phone call.
Sounds like they need to change the rake cam follower bearing on that lane. What a squeek. I'm glad we have Pin Wheel Silencers on our steel Pin Wheels so much quiter. What a differance a rubber cord can make.
i bowl with these machines in my bowling league
titanic191233 1 month ago
A or A2 is the best machine ever. While I have never worked on machines, my experiences as a customer have shown me that these work better than any other machine.
I have bowled with AMF's machines and Brunswick's newer GS series machines, nowhere near as reliable.
Sharkie626 4 months ago
Agree on the GS-X. Nothing like the A and A2 machines - mechanical marvels - works of art. Properly maintained, they're outstanding machines. A large percentage have served faithfully for more than half a century. Although AMF was first with a pinsetting machine, Brunswick didn't come out with one until it had it all down. The A2 was a perfecting of the old reliable A model. Sad to see so many of them gone now with the decline of bowling. Love this game.
thesmart67 10 months ago
@thesmart67 actually brunswick sold their design to AMF and they made it work better, then brunswick decided they should get back into it and make their own. but yea those A2s will last forever. that's what they have at the bowling alley where i'm starting as a mechanic.
toasty303 5 months ago
Don't give up on the Brunswick "A's. They will work longer than the Brunswick GS series pinsetters. Parts are readily available from the right sources.
alterman156 11 months ago
@billboardnumber1.
Like I said, I don't own these machines and this bowling alley is the closest to where I live, if this were my bowling alley, I would have upgraded to the Brunswick GS X. you don't find very many GS series where I live. Sorry for disappointing you.
MacLover678 1 year ago
Well these machines aren't mine. I own no part of them. I asked the staff to let me film. So the mechanic brought me back there. They are trying to fix the machines though. They're very old so it's hard to find parts. But I've seen worse so I got used to those machines.
MacLover678 1 year ago
@MacLover678 . Well get used to the new machines and try to disown these ones. Sincerely, IBMLover
billboardnumber1 1 year ago
@MacLover678 Brunswick still makes parts for these machines as manyyyyyyyyy bowling alleys still use them. So finding parts is as easy as knowing what you need and making a phone call.
aello465 1 year ago
and u got belt burn on the pins wow take the 1 out
shelllanes 1 year ago
omg u need kickers on the wheel
shelllanes 1 year ago
they stop the pins and the ball
shelllanes 1 year ago
i hate the carpet cover
shelllanes 1 year ago
And put the rubber back on the rake, those things dont stay on for shit, lol
Turtle3000GT 1 year ago 2
Sounds like they need to change the rake cam follower bearing on that lane. What a squeek. I'm glad we have Pin Wheel Silencers on our steel Pin Wheels so much quiter. What a differance a rubber cord can make.
KahlessOsaber 1 year ago
Very great video of the A-2! From the back looks like the ballwheel speed was reduced.
Sharkie626 1 year ago