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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: leftyinsnellville on August 10, 2008, 01:44:28 AM

Title: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: leftyinsnellville on August 10, 2008, 01:44:28 AM
I constantly struggle to get my thumbholes "just right".  I've heard about thumb molds that can be used to replicate a good thumb hole.  Does anyone have any information about this or prefereably a link to a place that sells the kit?

Also, what kind of fingergrips do you use and why?  Any information on a place to purchase those would also be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: icewall on August 10, 2008, 10:16:08 AM
most places like buddies pro shop . com carry things like that.

but doesnt a pro shop in your area offer this service? most places seem to try and keep up with whats new and even the lousy places by me offer thumb molds.

as for finger inserts every person is different. some like lifts some like a certain color.

for me I prefer power oval by vise in clear as the clear grips are tackier due to them not having pigment.
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Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: leftyinsnellville on August 10, 2008, 11:13:31 AM
quote:
most places like buddies pro shop carry things like that.

but doesnt a pro shop in your area offer this service? most places seem to try and keep up with whats new and even the lousy places by me offer thumb molds.

as for finger inserts every person is different. some like lifts some like a certain color.

for me I prefer power oval by vise in clear as the clear grips are tackier due to them not having pigment.


I'm doing all my own ball work now...just wanted to find someone that sold the thumb mold kits and didn't see any on sites like Buddies.
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Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: twister on August 10, 2008, 11:29:21 AM
Contact BrunsNick, he did my molds and the came out great and he's pretty reasonably priced.
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Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: Russell on August 10, 2008, 05:50:16 PM
Hey Steve I sent you a message....
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Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: banjoec on August 11, 2008, 02:55:16 AM
I think this should answer your questions. I've use thumb molds on my equipment. Every thumbhole comes out exactly the same.

http://www.brunsnick.com/exactacated_thumb_mold.html
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: iamone78 on August 11, 2008, 06:45:34 AM
for all of the do-it-yourself guys:

http://www.bowlingindex.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BI&Category_Code=BPS&Product_Code=PS-VEThumb

or

http://www.300bowl.com/bowling/bowling.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=300&Product_Code=PS-VEThumb&Product_Count=16&Category_Code=BPS

may need to copy and paste in your browser.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: RyanRPS on August 11, 2008, 10:22:21 AM
I think the stuff your loking for is called exacticator or something - its the stuff I use but the name escapes me (if that isnt it)!

Then, having usd the rubber molding kit to make the mold, you use brunswick wizard ball plug, the quick drying one, not regular ball plug, to make the thumb slugs.

Or, send me a slug that feels good and I can do it for you

Ryan
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: Keith Frye on August 11, 2008, 11:32:28 AM
You can order a starter kit (materials to make one mold and one insert) from Pro Edge Inc. http://proedgeinc.com/customthumb3.htm

For additional inserts, you can use Smooth-On Smooth Cast 300.  It hardens in 10 to 15 minutes. http://www.dickblick.com/zz335/24/

For additional molds you can use Smooth-On OOMOO 30 Silicone. http://www.dickblick.com/zz335/62/
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: RyanRPS on August 11, 2008, 07:18:50 PM
Wouldnt mind trying that smooth on smooth product.. never seen that before.

Ryan
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: raiderh20boy on August 11, 2008, 07:33:23 PM
You might want to look into the "IT" from VISE. I have had a lot of good feedback on the ones I have put in for customers!!
Title: Re: Request for information about thumb molds
Post by: mmcfarland300 on August 12, 2008, 11:01:27 AM
I think the new "IT" from Vise would be a great way to go if I hadn't already started using the Turbo Switch Grips.  As far as grips I prefer power ovals with mesh tops. Always clear.