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Title: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: JMORRIS on May 01, 2007, 07:27:54 AM
Who is using this spinner?  I'm considering buying the 1/2 hp model from Buddies and would like to here some opinions from those who are using this spinner.

Thanks,
Jermey
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: LuckyLefty on May 01, 2007, 03:34:14 PM
I like mine...but the on off switch broke!  I must plug and unplug!

Motor seems to want to let ball spin first before a lot of pressure is applied.

It has been good to me ...in general!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: JMORRIS on May 01, 2007, 03:37:51 PM
Lucky,

Do you have the 1/3 hp or 1/2 hp?  How long have you had yours and how much use have to got out of it?
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: JoCo on May 01, 2007, 03:41:35 PM
I have had mine for about a month and love it.(1/2 HP) Lucky, you should look into the foot pedal to solve your problem. It makes things so much easier.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: legend4life95 on May 01, 2007, 03:42:04 PM
I have had the Vertex 1/2 hp over 2 years and use it at least 3 times a week. No problems at all. Love it!
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: legend4life95 on May 01, 2007, 03:44:39 PM
quote:
I like mine...but the on off switch broke!  I must plug and unplug!

Motor seems to want to let ball spin first before a lot of pressure is applied.

It has been good to me ...in general!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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You can buy a replacement switch from your local Home Depot,Lowes or other hardware store. They only cost a couple bucks and about 5 minutes to replace. It would be alot easier than unplugging every time.

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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: JMORRIS on May 01, 2007, 03:46:01 PM
Thanks for the replies so far!
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: qstick777 on May 01, 2007, 05:39:12 PM
quote:
quote:
I like mine...but the on off switch broke!  I must plug and unplug!

Motor seems to want to let ball spin first before a lot of pressure is applied.

It has been good to me ...in general!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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You can buy a replacement switch from your local Home Depot,Lowes or other hardware store. They only cost a couple bucks and about 5 minutes to replace. It would be alot easier than unplugging every time.

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You can also just get a surge protector and plug it into that.  Keep that at your feet and you can hit the switch with your foot.

I have the 1/2 hp and haven't had any problems with it.  I don't use it as much as some of the other guys.
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: shipper50 on May 02, 2007, 08:09:45 AM
I have the 1/2hp from Buddies that I bought 2 years ago. Works just fine for me.

Shipper
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: JMORRIS on May 02, 2007, 08:37:12 AM
Thanks for all the replies!

I just placed my order.

Jermey
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: LuckyLefty on May 02, 2007, 08:55:54 AM
Tons of use!

Surge protector has my other items in too!

Several years now.

Found a switch at home depot....don't like compared to the heavier duty one on.

Will call Vertex!

Thanks,

Luckylefty
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: ibdabigdog on May 02, 2007, 09:29:42 AM
I've had mine 2 years also and have never had a problem with it!

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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: charlest on May 02, 2007, 06:21:19 PM
quote:
quote:
I like mine...but the on off switch broke!  I must plug and unplug!

Motor seems to want to let ball spin first before a lot of pressure is applied.

It has been good to me ...in general!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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You can buy a replacement switch from your local Home Depot,Lowes or other hardware store. They only cost a couple bucks and about 5 minutes to replace. It would be alot easier than unplugging every time.
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I just spliced an on/off wall light type switch into the circuit. Been like that for 3+ years now.

Had my 1/3 hp for over 4 years, close to 5 - amazing and wonderfully torquey little SOB. WOuld recommend it to everyone. (1/3 hp was all they had when I bought mine; never even thought of upgrading to 1/2 hp)
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: cmchau on May 10, 2007, 02:59:31 AM
sorry to be off-brand. any one have opinions about donkee spinner?
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: FranVarin on May 18, 2007, 07:58:07 PM
I have the 1/2HP it works great. I've had mine for about 2 seasons. I looked at the donkee but, settled on the vertex because of price differential and the reviews on the donkee from what I read was that it was a bit unstable. I can't make that claim about the Vertex. I am very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: Wallshot on May 18, 2007, 09:38:25 PM
The on/off switch on my Vertex broke about 2 months after buying it. It was still able to make contact if I wiggled it in the right way. So, I took the switch apart and disabled it in the ON position, then plugged it into a surge protector.

The Vertex is a real work horse. I use it several times a week and it just keeps chugging along.

Buy a large plastic storage bin to put it in to keep solvents, etc from spewing out onto the walls, etc. The bins can be found for about $6 or $7 at Walmart.

Edited on 5/18/2007 9:38 PM
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: Big Jake on May 18, 2007, 11:49:47 PM
quote:
sorry to be off-brand. any one have opinions about donkee spinner?


I have one, I think I've had it for about 6 months now. I use mine probably about 3/4 times a week and yes it works great plus it also comes with a 3/4 HP motor so theres power to spare but also there for when you want to sand down the ball.

It come wiith a 3-way switch, left is the slow speed, center is off, and to the right is the high speed...

Here she is...

http://donkee.com/spinner.htm
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: wpzone on May 23, 2007, 11:07:56 PM
quote:
sorry to be off-brand. any one have opinions about donkee spinner?
 


I have had mine for 6 years or so, no problems at all with it.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: mikeywg on May 23, 2007, 11:11:40 PM
i have had my donkee spinner for almost 2 years now and have no problems with it.
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: Musky300 on May 29, 2007, 08:46:28 AM
Bought my 1/2hp Vertex Mold spinner a few weeks ago.  Used it this past weekend for about 2 hours straight resurfacing several balls and altering surfaces on others.

Works great and I am very happy with it.  If I was to nitpick, here are the only things:

- Would be nice if it had a little faster speed...that being said, I could not slow it down by hand even with extremely firm pressure.  I understand you can rig the pulley for faster speeds as some have indicated.

- The base needs to be on a flat surface...otherwise it can wobble or tip if you put too much pressure on one side.

- Careful with the switch (this might be a reason to get a foot pedal).  I have my spinner in my big garage laundry tub sink with a light stream of water running and my spray bottle.  The switch is about 1 foot away, but obviously gets hit with some of the mist and or splash.  After a while...with wet hands, I would go to switch the spinner off and would be met with a nice little electrical shock to my hand.  I was pretty careful after that...messing with a plugged in motor and water is not for the faint of heart.

Other than that...it gets the results...with a nice mess to clean up afterwards
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: scooter19530 on May 29, 2007, 11:04:53 AM
hey musky, why don't you go to the  local menard's or home depot and ask if they have a light switch foot peddle like for turning on and off your x-mas tree lights. it works for me. i have it stapled to a board so i can slide it back if it gets too close to the water with my foot. costs about $4.76 and works great for me. i actually made my own spinner (hope to have picures soon). i took my old treadmill motor off and mounted it on a cabinet. drilled some holes in the cast iron wheel that used to spin the belt and mounted a flower pot to it. mounted it with a bracet so it sits vertical. i also took the control panel and hooked it up so i can adjust the speed. i had to do that because the motor is 2 1/2 hp. it will go up to 8 mph. i was farting around when i first hooked it up and had the ball (an old shooter xl) going so fast, the finger insert flew right out,LOL. i think you could stand on it while it's running and it won't slow down a bit. sorry, i didn't mean to get carried away, try the foot peddle it's cheap.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: dumbcomputers on June 26, 2007, 10:23:29 AM
Got mine a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!!!! Cleaning and polishing balls are so much easier now. I don't know how I lived without it.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: Fluff E Bunnie on July 02, 2007, 03:43:02 PM
Using it now and it freaking rocks if that helps any.
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: bluerrpilot on July 02, 2007, 04:30:10 PM
Mine kicks arse. I mounted mine on a cabinet and its also screwed to the wall so it doesnt shake or anything.

http://members.cox.net/bluerrpilot/spinner.JPG
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: Monster Stitch on July 17, 2007, 12:13:05 PM
The Vertex spinner is awesome. I've had mine for 3 years and never had a single problem. I've done 10 balls at a time and also did resurfacing. The motor never gets hot just warm. It has never shut off on me or anything. I think it has to be one of the best designed spinners ever made.
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Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: scooter19530 on July 17, 2007, 04:42:21 PM
twckhorn, try menards or lowes, i got a switch you can use to turn on snd off for my x-mas tree with your foot. i used a staple gun and mounted it onto a board for stability, should cost about $4.95. works great, you can keep both hands free.
Title: Re: Vertex Mold Ball Spinner?
Post by: bowlerburn on July 17, 2007, 05:08:28 PM
I have the foot switch from vertex, works like a champ. You can find it at http://vertexmold.com/VertexMoldBowlingBallSpinner.htm