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Rock77

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Need help drilling my FMG
« on: June 22, 2007, 01:17:36 AM »
I am having a real hard time trying to decide on a drill for my FMG. I want it to fit in and have a purpose in my arsenal but I can't figure out where it would fit and how to drill it to fit there. Here's what I've got so far in my arsenal:

Immortal Solid - Pin under bridge, mb 2" right of thumb.
Ogre - Label drill. Pin under and right of ring, cg in palm. 2000 abralon.
Immortal Pearl - Pin over middle finger, mb right of thumb.
Bronze Centaur - Pin over ring, mb 2" right of thumb.
Ogre Pearl - Pin over bridge, cg 2" right of grip center with a weight hole.
Slate Blue Gargoyle - Pin over bridge, cg in palm.

I guess there's a gap between the Immortal Solid and the Ogre, but how would I drill the FMG and would there be any coverstock alteration involved? I don't know, can you guys help?
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Androooo

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Re: Need help drilling my FMG
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2007, 04:16:24 AM »
If you want it to fit between the Immortal Solid, and Ogre, I would probably suggest Pin under bridge, no X-hole, and take the cover to 1000, or 2000, depending on the conditions. The Frankie will rev up quicker than the Ogre, however will be smoother than the Immortal.
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Need help drilling my FMG
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2007, 04:34:18 AM »
Second Androoo with this. The FMG is pretty rolly, a pin under ring drill leaves you with a strong ball for medium to medium-oily shots, and the coverstock responds well to changes. I'd also take it to something between 1.000 and 2.000 grit to fit it between an Ogre and IMSolid.
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Rock77

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Re: Need help drilling my FMG
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2007, 06:54:07 AM »
So, should I place the pin directly under bridge and keep the cg in grip center? Or should I put the pin under ring with cg in grip center? Will I really see much of a reaction difference between the two?

I'd like to drill it up tonight so any input is appreciated.
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Androooo

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Re: Need help drilling my FMG
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2007, 07:15:06 AM »
Under the bridge.

If you put it under the ring, I think it may be too strong for what you want it for.

You can always kick the CG out a little, so you can have some scope to finetune the reaction with a Xhole, if need be.

Remember.... CGNoMadder
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