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papachicken

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finger bridge
« on: March 26, 2004, 08:33:08 PM »
Does anyone know if a finger bridge is drilled too wide will it affect revs and cause hand pain? I just had a triple x drilled and the pro shop guy drilled my bridge 1/2 inch wide, this just doesn't feel right and I am experiencing some finger/hand pain. I normally have my bridge drilled 1/4 or 3/8 wide. the driller told me that he had to drill the bridge wider because of pin placement and storm warranty. Is this correct? Can anyone help me? I am upset that I paid big bucks for this ball and I don't think it is drilled correctly!
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chuck

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2004, 01:07:23 PM »
If you read the ball company's warranty it states the bridge must be at least 1/4 inches wide. I haven't known them to require a 1/2 wide bridge. and one this wide gets a little bit more wide if you put in inserts.
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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2004, 03:44:07 PM »
Actually, if you drill a 1/4 inch bridge and use finger grips you end up with about a 1/2 inch bridge (the thickness of most grips is about 1/8 inch, times two adds another 1/4 inch).  So if you don't use grips, your bridge is about what someone who does has.  Regarding Storm's warranty requirement, it requires at least 1/4 inch bridge and the pin to be placed at least 1 inch from any hole.  Have your driller check the finger pitches and the span, I think they would be more likely to hurt your fingers than a 1/2 inch bridge would.  --  JohnP
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papachicken

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2004, 06:33:23 PM »
the actual span including inserts is 5/8", the bridge is cut 1/2" wide cut to cut. finger pitch is zero, with 1/4 left lateral pitch and 3/8 right lateral pitch, thumb is 3/8 reverse with 1/8 under, never had any hand problems till now, anybody with any other thoughts? HELP!!!
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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2004, 06:39:13 PM »
IMHO - any bridge over 1/2 - 5/16" wide (cut-to-cut) is too wide (for most people)!
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JohnP

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2004, 09:30:30 PM »
papachicken -- Are those finger pitches from the drill sheet or did you see the driller actually check them?  Mistakes do happen.  --  JohnP
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papachicken

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2004, 09:44:36 PM »
those were specs off of drill sheet have not checked ball yet, i think he should replace ball but not sure
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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2004, 01:29:27 AM »
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those were specs off of drill sheet have not checked ball yet, i think he should replace ball but not sure
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I understand you are stressed and annoyed. Try to calm down before you speak to the driller. If you tell him you are experiencing pain, a good driller will not ignore that. But most good drillers will believe in their heart that they did a good job, even a perfect job. Just ask him politely to re-check the pitches.
("You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.)

A good driller will double-check his work AND wants repeat business; I assume this is the first time you went to him.
1/2" vs 5/8" space between fingers is not huge, but there's always the chance it could make a difference for your hand.

He could plug both finger holes and re-drill them perfectly and you'd never know the difference, but you could ask him to put that in writing in case the plug cracks. I kind of doubt he'd give you a new ball, so I wouldn't expect that, but a few pro shops are super-conscientious about that.

Good luck.

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charlest

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2004, 01:33:30 AM »
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Actually, if you drill a 1/4 inch bridge and use finger grips you end up with about a 1/2 inch bridge (the thickness of most grips is about 1/8 inch, times two adds another 1/4 inch).  --  JohnP


JohnP,

I continue to be amazed by your observations. Thank you for that note.
I've had inserts for years now and never gave the bridge a 2nd thought. I actually had to take out my ruler and measure mine, even though I knew exactly what you were describing. All these years and I know I always think: "I have a 1/4" bridge."
I do, but the space between my fingers is 1/2".

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JohnP

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Re: finger bridge
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2004, 04:18:45 PM »
charlest -- Gosh, thanks.  Good advice on how to approach the driller.  If I made a mistake that was hurting someone (and we all do make honest mistakes), I would offer a discount on the ball plus a plug/redrill on the incorrect part of the drill.  You do what is necessary to keep your customers.  --  JohnP
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