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RSalas

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Armadillo Instructions?
« on: September 23, 2004, 09:21:13 AM »
Anyone out there have instructions for using an AMF Armadillo?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2004, 06:50:25 PM »
I don't have them in writing but I use it all the time.  Just have the bowler throw a couple shots and then use a grease pencil to trace the first ball track flare ring you can see.  you then place the Armadillo on the ball right side up...that might be another story...but you have to line up the grease pencil with the line on the Armadillo that matches it best.  When you have it lined up, use the grease pencil to make a mark in the small indentation on the other side of the Armadillo and that will be the bowler's axis point.

I hope that helps and if you need more info, pm me and I will get back to you asap.
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2004, 06:54:52 PM »
Thanks, Rev.  I hope to have the opportunity to start experimenting with it this weekend.  
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2004, 09:45:24 PM »
How much did you pay for it?

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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2004, 10:42:41 PM »
You can also use the Armadillo to lay out a ball for drilling, let's say for a 5" x 4" layout.  Line up the 5" line on the Armadillo with the pin and rotate the Armadillo around, holding the 5" line on the pin until the cg (or mb) falls on the 4" line.  The PAP for the layout will be at the axis finder on the Armadillo.  Then use your normal method for finding the grip center, the center line and the midline.  --  JohnP
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2004, 10:55:42 PM »
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RSalas

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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #6 on: September 24, 2004, 03:47:14 AM »
Thanks to all for your responses.

pnj1967:  Got your PM, and thanks.

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How much did you pay for it?


It was actually a throw-in for a deal that I made for some other pro shop equipment.

I have *no idea* what a used Armadillo would go for these days.
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2004, 08:11:24 AM »
Channe Surfer,
Are you looking for one?
I might be able to get my hands on a couple.
Let me know...
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2004, 05:38:34 PM »
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Channe Surfer,
Are you looking for one?
I might be able to get my hands on a couple.
Let me know...


not now, but I was just curious, thanks anyways.
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2004, 06:37:39 PM »
Channel Surfer -- You can buy a new one here for $47.50 plus shipping.  --  JohnP

http://www.bowlingindex.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?page=BI/CTGY/MG
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Re: Armadillo Instructions?
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2004, 08:22:22 AM »
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Channel Surfer -- You can buy a new one here for $47.50 plus shipping.  --  JohnP

http://www.bowlingindex.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?page=BI/CTGY/MG


Ill keep that in mind.
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