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cenastyle

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Measurement...
« on: October 16, 2009, 07:28:17 AM »
I know this is a stupid question, but, I can't find any videos/information relating to this.  What do you use to find out distances when laying out a ball?  For example; when locating the the pin-to-PAP distance, what tool do you use to find/mark it?  I would think it would be just a regular compass; but, I don't think you would get an accurate measurement due to the curvature of the ball.  Any help would be appreciated!
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Aloarjr810

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Re: Measurement...
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2009, 03:34:29 PM »
The most common way is with a quarter scale.

http://www.tunedballmotion.com/Example Layout.htm
 
see pic here
http://images.bowlingball.com/ProductImages/7012-tn.jpg
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cenastyle

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Re: Measurement...
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2009, 03:39:48 PM »
That's funny...I actually just ordered one of these this morning!  
I don't see how to mark an arc with it, but, I may just have to what to receive it to see all the things it can do!
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Aloarjr810

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Re: Measurement...
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2009, 03:43:48 PM »
heres a example
http://www.tunedballmotion.com/Example Layout.htm

there also is a compass that can be used on bowling balls.

see some tools here
http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Products/layout.html

also look at the pro sect users guide here.
http://www.turbogrips.com/downloads/ProSectUserGuide.pdf

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Re: Measurement...
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2009, 03:50:14 PM »
Thanks, this is helpful!
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Re: Measurement...
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2009, 04:41:17 PM »
Since I started laying out balls using the dual-angle method my compass is gathering dust. Only need a quarter scale now.
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