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DukeHarding

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ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« on: September 08, 2004, 02:05:07 AM »
This is a finale on the ACETONE subject. :-)

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This is in reference to your e-mail of September 4, 2004.

Acetone (nail polish remover) cannot be used on a bowling ball at any
time. The use of nail polish which contains acetone is unacceptable
because it can soften or change the surface hardness of the ball.

If a bowler is using nail polish remover or any unacceptable product
during sanctioned competition, a warning should be issued to the bowler
and the ball so altered must be removed from further competition. If the
bower refused to cease, the games after the warning are subject to
forfeiture. If the bowler is shown to have had prior knowledge of
his/her actions were in violation of Rule 18. the game(s) in which the
violation occurred is subject to forfeiture. In addition, the bowler is
subject to dismissal from the league under Rule 115a.

You can use an acceptable ball cleaner that has been approved by
ABC/WIBC before, during or after games provided the league or tournament
rules do not prohibit this practice..


Rubbing alcohol is a inexpensive acceptable cleaner that can be used
before, during or after games provided the league or tournament rules do
not prohibit this practice.

Rubbing alcohol is recommended to clean a bowling ball. Tests have
shown, even under prolonged use, rubbing alcohol will not change the
surface hardness of a ball.  Also, it evaporates quickly, is
inexpensive, readily available and cleans the ball well of oil and dirt.
Ball polishing machines are also acceptable as they merely bring the
ball back to its original condition.

The web site listed below has a list of acceptable and not acceptable
ball cleaners and polishes.  
The list is located in the ABC/WIBC  specifications and certifications.
The determination of "acceptable use" is, the product must not soften
the ball surface.  Acceptable cleaners are products meant to clean the
ball surface.




Feel free to contact us should you have additional questions regarding
this matter by replying to this e-mail.

Sincerely,

John Budnik,
Rules Counselor

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2004, 02:02:39 PM »
ah ha! We were right.
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DukeHarding

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2004, 09:32:27 AM »
quote:
quote:
If a bowler is using nail polish remover or any unacceptable product
during sanctioned competition, a warning should be issued to the bowler
and the ball so altered must be removed from further competition. If the
bower refused to cease, the games after the warning are subject to
forfeiture.


which means i can use it before or after competition, as long i do not alter the durometer rating.


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king,
I sent  your response to ABC. Maybe make them read their replies before they send them. ;-)
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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2004, 09:58:27 AM »
So does that mean that you can polish up a ball during league and or tournament play that you have been using.

I know you cannot sand a ball once it has been thrown in play....

I was under the assusmption that you can not  alter the surface of a bowling ball once it was put into play, that you were allowed to clean the ball.

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DukeHarding

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2004, 12:21:22 AM »
quote:
So does that mean that you can polish up a ball during league and or tournament play that you have been using.

I know you cannot sand a ball once it has been thrown in play....

I was under the assusmption that you can not  alter the surface of a bowling ball once it was put into play, that you were allowed to clean the ball.




Here's the reply from ABC:

This is in reference to your e-mail of September 9, 2004.

You cannot use any ball in sanctioned competition that has been altered
by acetone or any other unacceptable chemical.




Feel free to contact us should you have additional questions regarding
this matter by replying to this e-mail.

Sincerely,

John Budnik,

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bowlerstyle

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2004, 02:00:09 AM »
I can just see it now, king of the mill will be having check-ins for every person that comes in and OUT of the bowling alley while he has his little desk set up with a durometer testing each and every ball and mistaking a pregnant woman for trying to sneak a ball through security.  Wouldn't be surprised if he got the open play bowlers too. LOL.



sorry kotm if I offended you, it was something that had to be said
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bowlerstyle

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2004, 02:06:36 AM »
I've heard of a blue dot and white dots and yellow dots and stuff like that but what's a "73 'd' blue dot" and what does it do? is it softer or harder than normal?
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da Shiv

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Re: ABC's answer on ACETONE use . . .
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2004, 08:47:17 AM »
From one of king of the mill's links:

 
quote:
 Because of the resilience of rubbers and plastics, the indentation reading my change over time - so the indentation time is sometimes reported along with the hardness number. The ASTM test method designation is ASTM D2240 00.  Related methods include ISO 7619 and ISO 868; DIN 53505; and JIS K 6301,  which was discontinued and superceeded by JIS K 6253.


I say this all the time, but nobody ever listens.

I love this post, and I love those links!  This is a lot better way to start the day than by working.

king of the mill, do you have a recommendation for any particular kind of durometer?  I don't have--or really need--a durometer, but you have shown me a gizmo that I don't have, and now I must have one.  Must have, must have.....

Say, kotm, my wife is a leathersmith, so if you need a holster for your durometer, let me know.

Shiv
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