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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: machine35 on March 14, 2025, 09:51:16 PM

Title: Spinner substitute
Post by: machine35 on March 14, 2025, 09:51:16 PM

I was trying to find a substitute for a bowling ball spinner cause of the prices they run online. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Spinner substitute
Post by: MJS73 on March 14, 2025, 11:40:57 PM

Get a ball bearing ball cup and have a friend spin it really fast.

Title: Re: Spinner substitute
Post by: skfboiler on March 17, 2025, 11:01:13 AM

Just let your pro shop dude resurface it.  Particularly if you are not going to get a spinner.

Title: Re: Spinner substitute
Post by: Annata23 on March 19, 2025, 02:55:16 AM

A heavy-duty Lazy Susan (the kind used for furniture or industrial purposes) can work as a cheap spinner base. Love Pawsona (https://lovepawsona.io)

Title: Re: Spinner substitute
Post by: dizzyfugu on March 19, 2025, 04:34:47 AM

I have jury-rigged a spinner from an electric powerdrill, a workbench with a suitable adapter to hold it safely vertically, and a home-made cup to hold a ball. It's nothing for daily/professional use, but for a proper surface refreshment or even a full resurfacing job at home it's very effective. And, as a side benefit, it's demountable.
Letting the job be done by a local PSO might be the smarter solution, though.

Title: Re: Spinner substitute
Post by: milorafferty on March 19, 2025, 03:07:49 PM

Seems like a lot of work for something that cost less than two new balls with drilling.  Especially since the one I use has been reliable for the last 15 + years.