Author Topic: Resurfacing (Read 1997 times)

machine189 · « **on:** December 11, 2009, 10:28:36 PM »

I had a ball lost and damaged under the lane bed the other day and needless to say i had to leave it there until the next day when they could take the lane up and look for it. if they found i really hoped that they would not resurface it as i've seen many balls never react the same after that. However they did and did great job at that. Ball is ridiculous stronger than before. They did a light resurfac on a haus machine. my question to you is how can i achieve similar results with a personal spinner at home?
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JohnP · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2009, 09:45:21 AM »

A Haus resurface isn't going to be duplicated on a spinner. Your best approximation will be to find out what final grit they used, then take the ball to one level coarser than that in one direction, then bring it up to the final grit in three directions. -- JohnP

leftyinsnellville · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2009, 10:00:16 AM »

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A Haus resurface isn't going to be duplicated on a spinner. Your best approximation will be to find out what final grit they used, then take the ball to one level coarser than that in one direction, then bring it up to the final grit in three directions. -- JohnP

I disagree. It just takes the proper materials, lots of water, and patience. I prefer using abralon pads, but there are a ton of abrasives available from different sources.

I use the "six side" system (just picture the ball as a cube and resurface all six sides), a bucket of water, and 180, 360, and 500 abralon pads. Keep the pads soaked with water and go over the ball repeatedly. Don't be afraid to use even strokes combined with circular motion to wear off more surface. It's takes a while but you'll eventually get all the scratches and nicks off the ball.

I personally think for a complete resurface you're probably better off just paying your pro for the Haus because the time and expense (abralon pads ain't cheap) isn't really worth it. But if a Haus isn't available, or you just feel like you want to do it yourself, I say go for it.
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lenstanles703 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2009, 01:54:39 PM »

I tried the abralon pads but I wasn't thrilled with the cost or how fast they wore out. I am back to using wet/dry paper that I get at a NAPA parts store. Its just a matter of trial and error to find the finish you prefer. Good Luck
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JohnP · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2009, 06:39:52 PM »

When you refinish on a spinner the final sanding lines are going to be in a circular pattern. With a Haus the sanding is random. that's why I say the Haus finish can't be duplicated on a spinner. -- JohnP

scotts33 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2009, 06:54:07 PM »

I believe it's all in the ability of the person doing the resurfacing.

I have seen many Haus machine resurfaces come out sub par compared to a well done resurface on a spinner. Why? Haus machine pads aren't changed often enough. This can also be said for spinner resurfaces.

Use worn/used abrasives and you won't get a good resurface. Haus or spinner.

Just because you have a high dollar machine doesn't mean you will get a good resurface.
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lenstanles703 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 13, 2009, 09:58:21 AM »

Yes I agree, But if I'm doing my own equipment the sanding lines don't matter If I get the reaction I'm looking for. I always try to use new abrasives for the final sanding step.
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machine189

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