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Ramtart

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Hi All,

I was just curious. I was browsing around and wondered about the prices of Pro Shop Packages. I stumbled upon the Jayhawkbowling.com website and looked at the Value Package that they had. The Value Package includes the Jet Press.

Here's the link - http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Pro_Shop_Packages/Value_Package/Value_Package.html

Here's a Picture of the Package (Press, Bits, Etc.) - http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Pro_Shop_Packages/151180.jpg

Value Package Includes
Mini Mill with Jet Press
24 Bit Set
Bit Holder
Kaufman Scale
Jayhawk Standard Measuring Ball
Jayhawk Pro Model Ball Spinner
Jayhawk Plug Cutter II
High Speed Sander
CAB Resurface Kit
Brunswick Factory Finish (2 Quarts)
Bevel Knives (2)
Jonell Pitch Gauges
Jayhawk Span Tool
Turbo Pro Sect
DBA Ball Plug
DBA Ball Plug Pumps
DBA Ball Plug Color Kit
Plug Dams
Yellow Grease Pencils (12)
Jayhawk Drill Pads (2)
Vantage Ball Cups (12)
Part #15-1180-5: Value Package with Mini Mill 110 volt, 60 cycle
Part #15-1180-6: Value Package with Mini Mill 220 volt, 60 cycle
Part #15-1180-7: Value Package with Mini Mill 220 volt, 50 cycle

Hey guys, how much would something like this cost?
This seems to be the cheapest package since it isn't the Oval-Matic or Tri-Oval Press.

Thanks everyone!
Ram

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Edited on 5/25/2006 4:53 PM

 

Ramtart

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2006, 01:29:49 PM »
You guys are great...just curious do any of you guys have a picture of a Gillmac press? I'm in California, so Cincy would be pretty far for it shipped. Thanks for the offer though ProShopKid.

Keep em' coming guys!

P.S. LuckyLefty, are Delta's still around?
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LuckyLefty

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #17 on: May 26, 2006, 02:16:36 PM »
www.deltamachinery.com

Other guys stuff is bigger and sturdier than mine.  Mine is plenty big and plenty sturdy for my needs.

I believe one can go to Home Depot or Lowes's and special order.

Prices are a little higher than mine was a few years ago for similar models...and tax must be paid(over internet I did not have to).

REgards,

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #18 on: May 26, 2006, 02:18:26 PM »
I got my Delta press from Lowes and it has been great , I think i paid around 250.00 for the press . I bought the jig from a friend who has a couple pro-shops i got it for 100.00.
I have everything i need except a Do-Do scale, and i have around 1000.00 invested.

Ramtart

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #19 on: May 28, 2006, 12:09:45 PM »
Thanks for all the help and replies guys, keep em' coming.

Deadbait, thanks for chiming in as well.

First off, what is wrong with learning how to drill, weigh, & prep your own bowling equipment? I love the game of bowling and everything about it. Although my bowling career is still in its' infancy stage (16 years) and is far from the "been there and done that," type of career you have had, I thought your comment was unfair.

First of all. It has always been my dream to one day to layout, drill & prep my own equipment. I have several other friends that love the game a bunch and would like to fulfill their dream as well.

We are not looking to get rich. We are not wealthy people. We are possibly looking to splitting the costs of the necessary equipment & tools to drill our own equipment.

I understand if you have an issue with the Manufacturers getting rich off people in which you refer to as, "Wanna be ball drillers." I could care less about that. No matter if I want to drill 1 ball or 10 balls a year, that's my choice. The ball manufacturers know where their profits are coming from.

If you are taking a shot at me by personally calling me a, "wanna-be ball driller" in the making, so be it. It has always been a dream to know how to prepare my own equipment.

With the help of a few friends and good pro shop drillers that we know, this dream can possibly be achieved. For one thing, I have the utmost respect for the good ball drillers that I've met in my life. It is a tough industry to be in. The hours they put in and the ups & downs of the economy that they have to endure.

So what's wrong with putting ourselves in our Mentors shoes and achieving the fulfillment of helping and educating ourselves and others one day...

Thanks for listening guys and I'm off my soapbox now...

Sincerely Yours,
Ram
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Edited on 5/30/2006 11:05 AM

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #20 on: May 30, 2006, 11:02:44 AM »
Preach on Ram... as with anything, the but way to learn is to jump in and get some experience.  For the most part, drilling a ball is very simple....  You hit the lines drawn on a ball with the appropriate sized drill bit and at the appropriate pitches.  The complex part comes in fitting and to a lesser degree, laying out a ball.  I say, go for it.  

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Re: Purchasing a Pro Shop Package (Press, Jig, Etc.) Link Inside
« Reply #21 on: May 30, 2006, 11:19:48 AM »
While I agree that drilling holes in ball, if you have the right equipment, should be easily done, the real skill of a proshop operator is being able to measure and fit customers.

Drilling for yourself is one thing but drilling for pay is another.