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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: bigshaunjohn on November 02, 2016, 04:22:35 PM

Title: Surface Management
Post by: bigshaunjohn on November 02, 2016, 04:22:35 PM

I just read a very informative article on BTM about surface management and it got me wondering if there's a difference in using Abralon & SiaAir pads to the CAB system to get the desired surface on a bowling ball.  Has anyone used both?  if so, have you noticed a difference in surface texture/roughness? 

Title: Re: Surface Management
Post by: Steven on November 02, 2016, 04:29:35 PM

CAB's are contoured sanding blocks designed to assist with the resurfacing process. Almost any abrasive, including Abralon and Siaair, can be applied using CAB's. What system are you talking about?

Title: Re: Surface Management
Post by: bigshaunjohn on November 02, 2016, 05:05:45 PM

Steven,
I was asking about this system

http://www.shop.jayhawkbowling.com/CAB-Starter-Kit-15-3598-01.htm

Title: Re: Surface Management
Post by: Steven on November 02, 2016, 06:15:49 PM

I bought my CABs and some of the referenced hook-and-loop sandpaper disks from Jayhawk many years ago. At the time, scotchbrite was becoming popular, and I ended up using the CABs for applying scotchbrite instead of sandpaper disks.
 
What you're really asking for is a companion between using sandpaper and Abralon/Siaair. Many still swear by sandpaper, while others have completely converted to the newer abrasives. I called Jayhawk earlier this year to ask them their thoughts on the comparison. They told me they felt a good combination was to use their system for lower grits, but use Abralon/Siaair to finish off at higher grits.
 
Experiment with both. That's the only way you'll know what works best for you. 

Title: Re: Surface Management
Post by: bigshaunjohn on November 02, 2016, 06:33:50 PM

I'll try that.  Thanks very much Steven.