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Metal_rules

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Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« on: September 24, 2016, 11:13:38 AM »
I have left my S/L cover in the oob condition. I need to know what I can do to smooth out the back end, just a bit. In my leagues I have been leaving to many splits with it. I am thinking if I can tone down the snap, just a bit, I should be ok.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2016, 11:16:45 AM »
Quote from: Metal_rules on September 24, 2016, 11:13:38 AM
I have left my S/L cover in the oob condition. I need to know what I can do to smooth out the back end, just a bit. In my leagues I have been leaving to many splits with it. I am thinking if I can tone down the snap, just a bit, I should be ok.

Bought a SNAPLock and doesn't want the SNAP..just messing had to do it. I would think lightly hit it with 4K pad would help.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2016, 11:28:13 AM »
I like it -- but just want to tone it down - some -- OR if we had a little more oil!
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2016, 06:27:23 PM »
Definitely try a light 4k
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM »
I broke the box surface with a 2000 pad and then a 4000 pad, very controllable and not over/under. 
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2016, 09:28:22 AM »
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM
I broke the box surface with a 2000 pad and then a 4000 pad, very controllable and not over/under. 
I think I will give this adjustment a try.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2016, 09:38:53 AM »
Quote from: Metal_rules on September 30, 2016, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM
I broke the box surface with a 2000 pad and then a 4000 pad, very controllable and not over/under. 
I think I will give this adjustment a try.

I will likely use it at 2000 on something like the patterns put out at nationals, but for the THS that 2000 to 4000 really helped it.  It's still angular but it's knocked off some of the over/under the shiny box surface may lead to.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2016, 07:26:13 AM »
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 30, 2016, 09:38:53 AM
Quote from: Metal_rules on September 30, 2016, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM
I broke the box surface with a 2000 pad and then a 4000 pad, very controllable and not over/under. 
I think I will give this adjustment a try.

I will likely use it at 2000 on something like the patterns put out at nationals, but for the THS that 2000 to 4000 really helped it.  It's still angular but it's knocked off some of the over/under the shiny box surface may lead to.
This is done. Will see how it works for me today.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2016, 02:00:39 PM »
Quote from: Metal_rules on October 02, 2016, 07:26:13 AM
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 30, 2016, 09:38:53 AM
Quote from: Metal_rules on September 30, 2016, 09:28:22 AM
Quote from: Good Times Good Times on September 25, 2016, 10:34:15 AM
I broke the box surface with a 2000 pad and then a 4000 pad, very controllable and not over/under. 
I think I will give this adjustment a try.

I will likely use it at 2000 on something like the patterns put out at nationals, but for the THS that 2000 to 4000 really helped it.  It's still angular but it's knocked off some of the over/under the shiny box surface may lead to.
This is done. Will see how it works for me today.

Let us know what reaction you get and if it helps!
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2016, 03:11:22 PM »
Let me guess. The Snap Lock comes out of the factory at 1500 polished.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2016, 05:07:43 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on October 02, 2016, 03:11:22 PM
Let me guess. The Snap Lock comes out of the factory at 1500 polished.

Yessir
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2016, 06:24:40 PM »
1500 polished is the worst finish EVER for over under. Always change a 1500 polished ball to another surface. I abhor it.
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2016, 06:29:10 PM »
I get a much better reaction with this application. It still moves but doesn't over react like I was getting. I will be able to use the ball now longer and I am sure better results! Thanks "good times"
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2016, 07:50:04 AM »
Quote from: Metal_rules on October 02, 2016, 06:29:10 PM
I get a much better reaction with this application. It still moves but doesn't over react like I was getting. I will be able to use the ball now longer and I am sure better results! Thanks "good times"

No problem.  I love Storm/Roto products but I always do adjust the surface before I even throw it once to what I anticipate using it at so that I can repeat/adjust that when it's due to be refreshed.  Like Doom noted with his game, I've never matched up to the factory 1500 polished finish.

I will say though, with the 4000 surface, you really have to stay on top of it every 6 or so games, so my spinner is put to good use. 
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Re: Snap Lock - cover adjustments?
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2016, 12:03:50 PM »
Quote from: Impending Doom on October 02, 2016, 06:24:40 PM
1500 polished is the worst finish EVER for over under. Always change a 1500 polished ball to another surface. I abhor it.

The main problem is Storm's version (or definition,  if you will) of "1500 grit polished" becomes, in practice "4000 grit + polish".

Near as I can tell, sanding a ball to 1500 grit and then applying a coat of polish makes for a great surface, in general, for many balls. "1500 grit + polish" usually results in the bottoms of the 'peaks and valleys' to be 1500 grit and the polish causes the peaks to be around 4500 - 5000 grit.

On the other hand, Storm's stock "1500 grit polished" causes both peaks and valleys to be in the 4000 - 5500 grit range.

This is sort of like the difference between sanding a ball with 500/1000/2000/4000 grit vs. sanding it with 500/4000 grit.
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