I guess what I'm getting at is that Doug was suggesting dividing the ball up in 4 quadrants instead of 6 for sanding.  Which is better?  Does that sanding method work for every ball?? Pearl, reactive, plastic, and soft rubber??

Two questions on soft rubber.  I have an old Ebonite Gyro 1 soft rubber ball that I still use.  Is it ok to lighlty sand it?  Is there a polish for soft rubber balls?  Sometimes, it just hooks too much.  I can stand in the left gutter and throw it out to the right gutter, watch it come back and miss all the pins....really dry lane conditions.

We still have the old Guardian protection on the wooden lanes.  After two sets, the cover is all torn up.  That's part of the reason why I purchased a ball spinner.

I have other equipment that I use in 2 houses.  I use an Ebonite Conquest w/spare ball on most ocasions and in the "good" house, I would use 2 Ebonite Tpc Players w/spare ball.  The spare ball is either a Tornado sparkle or white dot.

Cheers

Robert

Johnp

Already set it to 120 days... didn't see the post you were pointing out to.  Just a simple friendly answer to my question was all that I wanted.

NOT "Robert -- I'm NOT going to get this argument going again, but search for a thread in the Coverstock forum titled something like "2 sides, 4 sides, 6 sides . . . " -- JohnP Added on edit: You will have to set your preferences to show posts for 120 days"...

This isn't an argument.  

Cheers

Robert

HI Robert
you will like having your own spinner to try stuff.
1st build your work place right height to set it on.
with a good light, electric ect.

need some cotton towels and rags .

I like using a CAB when sanding or refinishing
check out www.innovativebowling.com more info.
keep balls round.
But to polish towels work fine
try whatever black magic, track, or storm brands.
any questions let me know be gald to help.
Rex

Robert -- If you are doing light surface sanding, what I call "performance sanding", you will be fine without a CAB.  If you plan to completely refinish a ball, sanding it deep enough to get out the myriad of minor nicks and scratches a lane inflicts, do it with a CAB.  In fact, I've stopped doing this type of work and refer my customers to another shop that has a Haus refinishing machine.  Read the tips on the Jayhawk web site:

http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Pro_s_Corner/Resurfacing_Tips/resurfacing.html

Good luck  --  JohnP

Rex,

Thanks for the reply.  I will try the scotch brite and sand paper.  I'm expecting the spinner to come in on Thursday or Friday.  I bowl tomorrow evening.  I worked on my Ebonite Conquest last week.  I sanded the ball with 320, 400, 600, and finally 1200 grit wet/dry sand paper.  I also have Neo tac liquid sand paper but only used it once.

Cheers

Robert

Robert
if you got the bowl that goes around the spinner
you won't need a bib maybe a old tshirt
I wear glasses anyway but the bowl works good.
good luck
Rex

Robert
little spray bottle will work.

I like a lot of water I use a 1 gallon ice
cream bowl put some water in and dip the
sandpaper in good to go ect
I have a workbrench in my basement with
light and electric ect and shelfs,