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charlest

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Bullet stock surface?
« on: December 19, 2006, 02:12:52 PM »
What is the finishing procedure for the Bullet at the Brunswick factory?

Is it 400 grit sanded plus Brunswick's High Gloss polish, like it is on almost all other Brunswick pearlized coverstocks?

or does Lane#1 make Brunswick use a different procedure?

I can do almost anything needed or desired to a coverstock; I just need to know my starting point.

I tried a Bullet tonight for the first time; drilled pin over center of bridge, CG kicked out about 1" and 1" above grip center, about 1.5 oz top weight after drill. The ball still hooks too much and too early producing an old fashioned curve. Yes, the lanes are dry and surface is VERY old wood. Makes excellent controlled spare ball; did not see hitting power I expected.
Thus the reason for wanting to change the surface, but I figure I need a minimal change. So I need to know Brunswick's exact finishing process for this ball.
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charlest

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 10:31:46 AM »
anyone? or should I ask Lane#1 themselves?
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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2006, 11:56:27 AM »
Dont know but for me it was a spare ball for 2 years, if you end up liking it i will sell you another one for 45 plus shipping.

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2006, 12:10:56 PM »
sorry Jeff, I will be of no help either, what i have gathered in the past from lane 1 is that they dont know the exact finish either, only what polish big b puts on, they will however recommend the best finish for a particular ball in their varied experiences
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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2006, 01:46:49 PM »
Charlest, along with adjusting the surface, I would try getting the top weight down by drilling the fingers and possibly the thumb deeper. Take it dowon to about 1/4 oz. top if possible. That should give you more length and maybe a bit more snap on the back. Just a thought. =:^D

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2006, 02:35:23 PM »
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I've tried a couple different methods, and for me, the best way was 400 grit and high gloss, close as I could get charlest.


Lane1B0WLER,

Do you mean
1. that was the closest to the way they finished it at the factory
OR
2. was that the way it worked best for you?

If you mean the 2nd, then how did this finish work compared to the stock finish?

For the rest of you, thank you for replying. At least I know where I have to go.
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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2006, 03:01:54 PM »
Charlest, I prefer 600 grit then polish. I believe 400 grit will leave sanding lines in the ball. If you're looking for more length, then a higher grit wetsanding is better anyways. =:^D

charlest

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2006, 03:33:05 PM »
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Charlest, along with adjusting the surface, I would try getting the top weight down by drilling the fingers and possibly the thumb deeper. Take it dowon to about 1/4 oz. top if possible. That should give you more length and maybe a bit more snap on the back. Just a thought. =:^D


Already drilled the fingers deeper to get the side weight back to legal. I wanted the pin above the fingers for length.

Besides I thought the more top weight, the more length and snap. (It's not very snappy now, just not as long as I had hoped.)

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2006, 03:35:51 PM »
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Charlest, I prefer 600 grit then polish. I believe 400 grit will leave sanding lines in the ball. If you're looking for more length, then a higher grit wetsanding is better anyways. =:^D


I know that ; what I don't know is the starting grit before the polish was applied.
 
I mean I could just sand it to 2000 or 4000 and then polish it (Like I did my SLay/R), but I don't want to go too far. I'm just looking for a small degree of added length.
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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2006, 09:50:46 PM »
Charlest, more top weight doesn't always = more length and snap. It depends on the ratio of top to side and where you want the snap. Less top gives you more length and more snap, but on oil, it'll goo too long, with less snap. Take out the top for more length and more snap. =:^D

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Re: Bullet stock surface?
« Reply #10 on: December 20, 2006, 10:09:46 PM »
huh?