Author Topic: Another Silly Layout Question... (Read 1181 times)

cenastyle · « **on:** October 20, 2009, 09:09:32 AM »

So, I just finished laying out my first ball ever! I'm kind of excited!

After reading lots of posts and watching lots of videos (and getting the proper tools to do it with), I found my PAP for the first time!
P.S. It's 4 7/16" over by 7/8" up
P.S.S. Thanks to BrunsNick for the easiest way I've found to find a PAP!

Now, finally, here's the question:
Is it normal for the pin to end up where a finger should be drilled? I layed out a Virtual Energy using Storm's recommended:
4 3/4" Pin-PAP
5" Key-PAP
4" Pin Buffer

This puts 85% of the pin where my middle finger would be drilled. Am I doing something wrong or should I choose a different layout? Again, this is my first layout so I don't have a lot of experience doing this! Any thoughts or advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

Juggernaut · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2009, 05:14:12 PM »

No, it's not uncommon for the pin to end up where the finger hole needs to be on some drillings.

Most people recommend drilling out the entire pin though, not just 85% of it, which can be done by slightly adjusting the drill pattern to allow this. The reason is to prevent the left over pin material from cracking out, or to keep from creating a "weak spot" in the coverstock that might be prone to starting to crack.
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Cobalt Bomb · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2009, 05:32:22 PM »

Agree with above. Make sure you drill out the whole pin and you will be fine.

Author Topic: Another Silly Layout Question... (Read 1181 times)

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