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chitown

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Cost to drill your own equipment?
« on: July 28, 2007, 01:27:29 AM »
What's the cheapest drill press I can buy to start drilling my own equipment?

What do I need to look for when buying a drill press for bowling ball drilling?  Can I get a drill press from HOME DEPOT or other hardware stores?  

I don't want to open a pro shop.  I'm just thinking of drilling my own equipment and would like to know how much it would cost.


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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2007, 09:42:15 AM »
contact Jayhawk bowling supplies,  or T & J bowling supplies.

jayhawk   800-255-6436

t & j     800-892-1309
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2007, 09:47:14 AM »
Plan on spending a minimum of $1000-$1500 bucks for everything you will need to layout, weigh and drill your own stuff..  The drill press is something you cannot go cheap on.. A ball jig is also expensive. You then need a scale, sander and all the supplies needed to lay the ball out...

You MIGHT be able to find some stuff used on ebay, but used pro shop stuf always brings top dollar there.. It might take some time to get all of the stuff you need, but I have seen it all on ebay..
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2007, 09:48:03 AM »
you can get one from hardware stores, just need one with a 4-5" quill travel.  otherwise you would have to remove the ball each time to change out bits.  i bought a 12" craftsman press from sears for 100 bucks on clearance..  it has a 3 1/2" quill travel.  had to modify the base of the press to rais the jig up otherwise i wouldnt of been able to drill the holes deep enough.  i drill all 3 or more holes without removing ball.  shop around you can find good deals.  took me months to find the stuff i needed, but was well worth it.

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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2007, 09:54:16 AM »
You kind of have to luck into it, but I know a couple people that have bought the whole set up from places like Kmart when the stores close.  The liquidate a lot of the fixtures and equipment.  

For the amount of drilling one person would do, I think you can get by with a drill press that costs around $300-500, you don't want to go too cheap, because what's the point of having to buy $200 press 3 times?  Then you have to buy a jig as well and that's gonna run you another $300+
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2007, 09:56:16 AM »
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2007, 10:00:44 AM »
Here's all your bowling need via Jayhawk catalog


DRILLING EQUIPMENT
15-1000   Professional Model Jig Only   1995.00
15-1175   Mini Jig Only   695.00
15-1180   Mini Jig W/Jet Press (110/60)   1950.00
15-1180-10   Mini Jig W/Jet Press (220/60)   1950.00
15-1180-20   Mini Jig W/Jet Press (220/50)   2150.00
15-1180-05   Value Pro Shop Pkg. (110/60)   6195.00
15-1180-06   Value Pro Shop Pkg. (220/60)   6395.00
15-1180-07   Value Pro Shop Pkg. (220/50)   6395.00
15-1290   Pro Model W/Jet Press (110/60)   3095.00
15-1291   Pro Model W/Jet Press (220/60)   3095.00
15-1292   Pro Model W/Jet Press (220/50)   3295.00
15-1290-05   Value Package W/Pro Model Jig (110/60)   7150.00
15-1290-06   Value Package W/Pro Model Jig (220/60)   7250.00
15-1290-07   Value Package W/Pro Model Jig (220/50)   7350.00
15-5030-40   Tri-Oval System (110/60)   7995.00
15-5030-41   Tri-Oval System (220/60)   7995.00
15-5030-42   Tri-Oval System (220/50)   7995.00
15-5030-45   Tri-Oval Package (110/60)   12995.00
15-5030-46   Tri-Oval Package (220/60)   12995.00
15-5030-47   Tri-Oval Package (220/50)   12995.00
15-5031   Tri-Oval Jig Only   1695.00
15-5050   Jayhawk Oval Maker II (110/60)   3695.00
15-5050-01   Jayhawk Oval Maker II (220/60)   3695.00
15-5050-02   Jayhawk Oval Maker II (220/50)   3895.00
15-5055   Jayhawk Oval Maker II Package (110/60)   9350.00
15-5056   Jayhawk Oval Maker II Package (220/60)   9450.00
15-5057   Jayhawk Oval Maker II Package (220/50)   9550.00
15-5051   Jayhawk Oval Maker II Jig Only   895.00
15-5065   Keyless Speed Chuck   319.00
15-5010-210   Keyless Speed Chuck Arbor   44.95
15-5070   Digital Pitch Readers W/Hardware   1125.00
15-5070-01   Digital Pitch Readers Only   1050.00
15-5076   Internal Dial Caliper   109.00
15-5077   Internal/External Calipers   109.00

FITTING SYSTEMS
15-2000-10   Pro Model Measuring Ball w/ 36 Inserts   995.00
15-2000   Standard Measuring Ball   875.00
15-2075   Measuring Ball Only   695.00
15-2271   Display Case Complete w/36 Inserts   449.00
15-2071   Display Case Complete w/24 Inserts   349.00
15-2281   Oval Fitting System   449.00
15-2050   Measuring Ball Display Case   119.00
15-2282   Oval Insert Display Case   109.00
   Individual Round or Oval Inserts   16.00
15-2007   Measuring Ball Cranks (Pair)   17.00
15-2032   Measuring Ball Narrow Bridge   7.00
15-2033   Measuring Ball Wide Bridge   7.00
15-5265   Grip Gauge by Jayhawk   399.00
15-9554   Taylor Fitting Ring   199.00
15-9555   Taylor Fitting Ring Swoval   269.00
15-8200   HOC Tru-Pitch Gauge w/ Inserts   39.95
15-8300   Classic Pro Pitch Gauges (3)   129.95
15-8400   Jonell Thumb Rotation Gauge   299.95
15-8401   Jonell Perfect Pitch Gauges (Pair)   229.95
15-8450   Jayhawk Span Tool   21.95
15-8402   Jonell Span Gauge   22.95
15-2031   Jayhawk 8” Steel Span Rule II   8.95

BALL SPINNERS
15-3910   Cook Sphere Machine (10” Cabinet)   3795.00
15-3920   Cook Sphere Machine (32” Cabinet)   3995.00
15-3275   Mo-Rich Determinator   1325.00
15-3276   Mo-Rich Determinator (220 Volt)   1325.00
15-2700   Dual Speed Ball Spinner (Cabinet)   1299.00
15-2775   Dual Speed Ball Spinner (Bench)   695.00
15-3100   Standard Model Ball Spinner   350.00
15-3200   Pro Model Ball Spinner   389.00
15-3250   Pro Model Ball Spinner (220 Volt)   389.00
15-3021   Replacement O-Ring (All Models)   4.50
15-3005   Ball Spinner Cup w/ O-Ring   109.95
15-3035   Cup, Shaft, & Bearing Holder   165.00

BALL SPINNER ACCESSORIES
15-3500   Screen-Bak 180 Grit   ...95
15-3510   Screen-Bak 220 Grit   .95
15-3515   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 80 Grit   .75
15-3520   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 120 Grit   .75
15-3525   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 180 Grit   .75
15-3530   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 220 Grit   .75
15-3535   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 320 Grit   .75
15-3540   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 400 Grit   .75
15-3570   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 600 Grit   .75
15-3580   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 1000 Grit   .75
15-3585   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 1200 Grit   .75
15-3590   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 1500 Grit   .75
15-3595   Wet & Dry Sandpaper 2000 Grit   .75

Ultimate Products
15-2601   Ultra Clean (8 oz)   6.50
15-2604   Ultimate Quik Kut (30 Oz)   24.95
15-2607   Black Magic (8 Oz)   6.50
15-2608   Black Magic (Quart)   24.95
15-2612   Black Magic Plus (8 oz)   6.50
15-2611   Black Magic Plus (Quart)   24.95
15-2609   Black Magic Rejuvenator (8 Oz)   6.50
15-2610   Black Magic Rejuvenator (Quart)   24.95
15-2613   Sand-it (8 Oz)   6.50
15-5288   Ultra Gel Glue   5.95

Other Polishes
15-2615   Brunswick Factory Finish (6 oz)   6.50
15-2616   Brunswick Factory Finish (Quart)   24.95
15-3420   Finesse-It Easy Clean   34.95
15-3430   Perfect-It Compound   34.95
15-3400   606s Dupont Polishing Compound (Quart)   29.95
15-3410   606s Dupont Polishing Compound (Gallon)   69.95

Taxi Products
15-3598   CAB Deluxe Kit   249.95
15-3598-01   CAB Starter Kit   49.95
15-3598-02   CAB Resurfacing Kit   159.95
15-3598-03   CAB-180 (Red) Block   28.00
15-3598-04   CAB-120 (Yellow) Block   28.00
15-3598-05   CAB-80 (Brown) Block   28.00
15-3598-06   CAB-60 (Black) Block   28.00
15-3598-07   CAB-40 (Dark Blue) Block   28.00
15-3598-08   CAB-30 (Green) Block   28.00
15-3598-09   CAB-15 (Orange) Block   28.00
15-3598-10   CAB-09 (Light Blue) Block   28.00
15-3598-11   CAB-5180 80 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-12   CAB-5120 120 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-13   CAB-580 180 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-14   CAB-560 220 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-15   CAB-540 320 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-16   CAB-530 400 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-17   CAB-515 600 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-18   CAB-509 1200 Grit 5" (Package of 5)   7.50
15-3598-19   CAB-500 Velcro Replacement 5"   4.95
15-3598-20   CAB-181 Lambswool Pad 5"   16.95
15-3598-21   CAB-727 Waffle Final Finish 5"   9.95
15-3598-31   CAB-5180 Pro 80 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-32   CAB-5120 Pro 120 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-33   CAB-580 Pro 180 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-34   CAB-560 Pro 220 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-35   CAB-540 Pro 320 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-36   CAB-530 Pro 400 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-37   CAB-515 Pro 600 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-38   CAB-509 Pro 1200 Grit 5" (Package of 10)   13.00
15-3598-66   CAB Diamond Pads 320 Grit   90.00
15-3598-67   CAB Diamond Pads 400 Grit   80.00

Trizact
15-3598-61   Trizact Converter Pad (each)   5.50
15-3598-62   Trizact Green 35 Micron (each)   3.25
15-3598-63   Trizact Blue 10 Micron (each)   3.25
15-3598-64   Trizact Orange 5 Micron (each)   3.25
15-3598-65   Trizact White Slurry (each)   4.59
15-3598-61-3   Trizact Converter Pad (3)   15.95
15-3598-62-3   Trizact Green 35 Micron (3)   9.00
15-3598-63-3   Trizact Blue 10 Micron (3)   9.00
15-3598-64-3   Trizact Orange 5 Micron (3)   9.00
15-3598-65-3   Trizact White Slurry (3)   13.20
15-3598-60   Trizact Kit for Ball Spinner   47.69
15-3598-70   Trizact Kit for Cook Sphere Machine   95.88

BALL PLUG & ACCESSORIES
DBA 321 Pro Plug
08-011   321B/Pro Plug Kit (2 Gallon)   149.95
08-015   321HO Hardener (1/2 Gallon)   39.95
08-017   321COC Compound Clear (1/2 Gallon)   39.95
DBA Ultima Ball Plug
08-049   321UHO/Ultima Hardener   39.95
08-050   321UB/Ultima 2 Gallon Kit   149.95
08-051   321UCOC/Ultima Clear Compound   39.95
DBA 321 Pro Plug Accessories
08-032   321R/Regular Pearl Concentrate   11.05
08-033   321G/Gold Pearl Concentrate   6.70
08-034   321W/White Pigment Concentrate   6.40
08-035   321PK/Master Mix Pump (Set of 2)   20.40
08-250   321GCL/6 Oz.  Graduated Mixing Cups (50)   23.20
08-252   321SS/Stir Sticks (Box 500)   14.15
08-253   321F/Plug Dams (Finger Oval 100)   20.20
08-254   321T/Plug Dams (Thumb Circles 125)   19.90
15-9135   PTS Plug Dams (Thumb Circles 100)   17.95
08-023   321K/Mix & Match Color Kit   72.00
08-323   323 Ball Plug Cube Tray   3.90
08-024   321K-1 (Blue)   6.50
08-025   321K-2 (Red)   6.50
08-026   321K-3 (Yellow)   6.50
08-027   321K-4 (Black)   6.50
08-028   321K-5 (Green)   6.50
08-029   321K-6 (Purple)   6.50
08-030   321K-7 (Carmel)   6.50
08-031   321K-8 (Orange)   6.50
08-244   321K-9 (Cerise)   6.50
08-245   321K-10 (Turquoise)   6.50
Wizard Ball Plug and Slug Making Kits
15-9106   Wizard Ball Plug   124.95
15-9106-1   Wizard Color Kit   59.95
15-9122   1 1/4" Mold w/o bit   82.95
15-9123   1 1/4" Mold w/bit   114.95
DRILL BITS
15-1417   Set of 17 Bits (1/2” S.S.)   489.00
15-1424   Set of 24 Bits (1/2” S.S)   675.00
15-1430   Set of 40 Bits (1/2” S.S.)   995.00
Sizes 1/2 - 31/32 (1/2” S.S.)   35.00
Sizes 63/64 - 1 1/4 (1/2” S.S.)   39.00
Size 1-3/8 (1/2” S.S.)   52.00
15-1317   Set of 17 Bits (#2 Taper)   595.00
15-1324   Set of 24 Bits (#2 Taper)   795.00
15-1330   Set of 40 Bits (#2 Taper)   1150.00
Sizes 1/2 - 31/32 (#2 Taper)   39.00
Sizes 63/64 - 1 1/4 (#2 Taper)   44.00
Size 1-3/8 (#2 Taper)   58.00
15-1478-1   Thumb Slug 1 1/4” Bit   39.00
15-1495   #2 Taper Bit Holder   49.95
15-1496   1/2” Straight Shank Bit Holder   69.95
15-1498   Jayhawk Aluminum Drill Bit Carousel   299.95
15-3725   Plug Trimmer (1/2” Straight Shank 2”)   99.95
15-3730   Plug Trimmer (1/2” Straight Shank 3”)   99.95
15-3740   Plug Trimmer (#2 Taper 3”)   99.95

WORK-OUT TOOLS
15-3600   Bevel Knife   16.00
15-3601   Ebonite Workout Tool   29.95
15-3605   Master Rasp File    16.00
15-1525   Pro Edge Finisher 1/2” x 3”   19.95
15-1526   Pro Edge Finisher 5/8” x 3”   19.95
15-1521   Pro Edge Sanding Sleeve 1/2” x 3”   1.75
15-1522   Pro Edge Sanding Sleeve 5/8” x 3”   1.75
15-1500   Jayhawk High Speed Sander (110 Volt)   79.95
15-1500-5   Jayhawk High Speed Sander (220 Volt)   85.00
15-1560   Sanding Discs (1-1/2" X 80 Grit) Pkg. 100   12.00
15-1576   Sanding Discs (1-1/2" X 100 Grit) Pkg. 100   12.00
15-1579   Sanding Discs (1-1/2” X 120 Grit) Pkg. 100   12.00
15-1575   Sanding Discs (1-1/2" X 80 Grit) Pkg. 500   49.00
15-1577   Sanding Discs (1-1/2" X 100 Grit) Pkg. 500   49.00
15-1578   Sanding Discs (1-1/2" X 120 Grit) Pkg. 500   49.00

LAY-OUT TOOLS
15-5900   Kaufman Ball Balance Scale   1039.00
15-6000   Jayhawk Digital Scale by PAI   2650.00
15-5200   HOC Quarter Scale   43.00
15-5275   Pro-Sect Layout Tool   59.00
15-5260   Armadillo Axis Locator   64.95

   MISCELLANEOUS
15-3950   Rejuvenator   1275.00
15-6200   Scott Ball Engraver   820.00
15-6204   Scott Engraver Cutter Blade   27.95
15-6205   Scott Engraver Stylus Point   27.95
15-3980   Turbo Vac   280.00
15-3990   Turbo Vac II   375.00
15-3750   Jayhawk Pro Plug Cutter II (110 Volt)   349.00
15-3751   Jayhawk Pro Plug Cutter II (220 Volt)   349.00
15-3702   Replacement Carbide Bit (Plug Cutter)   24.95
15-3703   Replacement Plexiglass Shield (Plug Cutter)   89.95
15-5270   Precision Compass   89.00
15-3610   Jayhawk Tri-Roller   49.95
15-5220   Ball Scribe   14.95
15-4000   Rex-Durometer   545.00
15-5282   Master Grip Puller   49.95
15-6120   Initial Filler White   17.50
15-6110   Initial Filler Yellow   17.50
15-7600   Metal Slot Wall Ball Holder   37.45
15-7605   Metal Slot Wall Bag Holder   12.95
15-7610   Metal Slot Wall Shoe Holder   12.95
15-7700   Acrylic Slot Wall Ball Holder   41.95
15-7701   Acrylic Slot Wall Shoe Holder   3.25
15-7702   Acrylic Slot Wall Bag Holder   27.50
15-8100   Jayhawk Pin Fork   25.15
15-9101   Pro Shop Apron   15.95
15-2990   Jayhawk Drill Sheets (50 per pack)   2.00
05-1981   Yellow Pencils (per dozen)   4.50
2201…14   Vantage Ball Cups   2.00
SERVICES
15-1490   Drill Bit Sharpening (Per Bit)   7.50


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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2007, 10:04:12 AM »
quote:
Hey Gunny, you wouldn't happen to be a Bruce Lee fan, would you?


yes i am.  martial arts was what i was into big time, until i got married and she fed me well to fatten me up.  now i am too old and fat to be jumping around.
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2007, 12:55:53 AM »
Best bet is to keep an eye on ebay.  Since most are sold as local pickup you are only competing against those around you (or those willing to make the drive).

I got my drilling setup on ebay for around $500 - drill, jig, drill bits, and other misc stuff.  Of course I drove 10 hours each way to get it - $150-200 for gas and another $100 for hotel.

Paid another $250 for misc tools (bevel sanders, quarter scales, rasps, knives, insert pullers, router shield, etc) in another ebay auction.

Kaufman scale was another $600-700 from ebay.

Spinner was $200.

Another $200 sandpaper, cleaners, polishes and other surface adjustment materials.

Add in another $200 for ball plug and color kit and other supplies (cups, stir sticks, dams, etc).

It can start to get expensive after a while.  I will say that it is somewhat enjoyable - but by no means easy!  I have a new found respect for quality pro shop guys and their craft.  

I have no desire to open my own shop or drill for other people - I just like to be able to drill my own stuff, experiment with different pitches (not necessarily a good thing!) and layouts.

Here is a press in Nebraska if you want to make the trip - http://cgi.ebay.com/GIL-MAC-BOWLING-BALL-DRILL-PRESS_W0QQitemZ260141531730QQihZ016QQcategoryZ2905QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


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chitown

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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2007, 07:57:41 AM »
Thanks for the info guys, I really appreciate it.  

I just think it's wise for me to start drilling my own equipment.  I plan on bowling for a long time to come and the cost of bwoling balls wouldn't be bad if I could drill my own equipment.
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Re: Cost to drill your own equipment?
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2007, 08:23:27 AM »
Selling my press and stuff right now!

Had deal and it fell through.

But it is a good drive from Chicago.

REgards,

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