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spmechaf

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Bowling ball label
« on: December 17, 2003, 08:51:17 AM »
I bought a spinner and I want to resurface a bowling ball.  I have read up on the subject and I am almost ready to proceed.  However, I have one problem.  Everything I read tells me to make sure the label is facing up before sanding.  Nothing I have read has told me exactly what the label is?  I have read about top weight, pin hole, plug and many other things but not the label. Any help would be nice. I have mostly Storm bowling balls.

Thanks in advance!

Don
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Strider

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Re: Bowling ball label
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2003, 12:24:51 AM »
The label is just the general area where the company's logo is, typically around the CG or between the pin and CG.  There's no particular reason to start there, other than it makes a good visual indicator as to which "side" you are starting with so you can keep track of which way you rotate the 6 sides of the ball.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Bowling ball label
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2003, 12:30:38 AM »
I start with the finger holes up and the grip perpendicular to me. This allows the 5th and 6th side sanding to be perpendicular to the track rather than parallel to the track.
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JohnN

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Re: Bowling ball label
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2003, 09:17:42 PM »
This web site might have some info that may be helpful.http://vertexmold.com/VertexMoldBowlingBallSpinner.htm
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TimPBA

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Re: Bowling ball label
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2003, 09:02:08 PM »
First off, whoever said you have to do 6 sides is an uninformed jerk. ( not refering to the previous reply ) Depending what exactly you want to do with the ball is the key. If you want box finish, you better use a Haus or other resurfacing machine. Just do 2 sides ( any 2 sides you want )  320, 400, 600, and up if you need it. The ball will react fine. I have never had any problem with resurfacing any ball for anybody. You know them coming in and saying, this ball doesnt react like it use to.
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Strider

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Re: Bowling ball label
« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2003, 10:45:17 PM »
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First off, whoever said you have to do 6 sides is an uninformed jerk. ( not refering to the previous reply ) Depending what exactly you want to do with the ball is the key. If you want box finish, you better use a Haus or other resurfacing machine. Just do 2 sides ( any 2 sides you want )  320, 400, 600, and up if you need it. The ball will react fine. I have never had any problem with resurfacing any ball for anybody. You know them coming in and saying, this ball doesnt react like it use to.


Donkee, Innovative, Jayhawk and Vertex all recommend sanding all 6 sides to ensure an even job.  Haus and Cook-Sphere are great machines that will keep the ball perfectly round.  Not everyone has access to one or wants to pay for the service.  You can do a fine job with a personal spinner.
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