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machine35

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Spinner substitute
« 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?
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MJS73

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Re: Spinner substitute
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2025, 11:40:57 PM »
Get a ball bearing ball cup and have a friend spin it really fast.
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skfboiler

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Re: Spinner substitute
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Spinner substitute
« Reply #3 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
« Last Edit: March 24, 2025, 04:40:49 AM by Annata23 »
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Spinner substitute
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Spinner substitute
« Reply #5 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.
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