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Long Roller

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Drilling Cost
« on: August 14, 2007, 08:00:02 AM »
How much do you think the rate should be to drill a blank ball brought to the pro shop with a switch grip and two inner sleeves?
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2007, 06:10:19 PM »
I think my driller charged me ~$40 to do exactly that. Though the ball wasn't exactly blank, it already had a thumb hole drilled w/ no insert.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2007, 06:36:27 PM »
The shop here charges a flat $50 for a blank drill.  Then you have to buy your own inserts.
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Long Roller

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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2007, 09:36:21 PM »
I just paid $75 and thought that was excessive.  Just wanted to see what other markets charge....
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2007, 09:40:03 PM »
$35 blank drill $15 switch grip
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Long Roller

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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2007, 09:41:26 PM »
I should add that I feel that this driller is sticking it to me from past bad blood.  I know it costs money to run a business, but still seems steep.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2007, 09:58:27 PM »
When you factor in laying the ball out, drilling, weighing, two inner sleeves....you're talking about close to 2 hours of total work.

I would think $50 blank drill and $25 for the inserts is about right for a good prop shop.

If you can find it MUCH cheaper than that....you should probably question the quality of the work.
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Long Roller

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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2007, 10:06:46 PM »
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When you factor in laying the ball out, drilling, weighing, two inner sleeves....you're talking about close to 2 hours of total work.

I would think $50 blank drill and $25 for the inserts is about right for a good prop shop.

If you can find it MUCH cheaper than that....you should probably question the quality of the work.
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I can see your point, but 2 hours is way exaggerated.  I drilled for a couple years and know that it isn't possible to spend two hours drilling a ball.  I would think more along the lines that a good driller is worth $50 AN HOUR for their work....
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2007, 10:09:49 PM »
the average joe will pay in my shop 35$ for a blank drill, then 10$ for inserts, 10$ for slug. so inserts and slugs on a blank are 55. some shops in the city charge 60$ for a blank plus inserts and slugs.

i don't have the switch grip bit at the momment but i have inners cause some customers come in with them broken.

i charge i think 20 for an inner and 10 for an outter.

so it would have charged you 35+(20x2)+10= so 85$ from me. lol i am pretty good, so if you wanted to save 10$ stick to your guy.

75 for two inners on a blank ball and one outter is reasonable.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2007, 10:09:55 PM »
I know the ACT of drilling a ball only takes a little bit of time....

But remember...you're paying for the shop's time.  Getting axis points.....talking to the customer and finding out what they really want the ball to do.....taking time to make sure the ball rolls properly after it is finished.

These all add up to time spent w/the customer....they all go into the price.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2007, 10:15:58 PM »
All points well taken.  Thanks for the responses...
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2007, 10:21:04 PM »
don't want to harp but factor in if he gives you any free games before or after drilling the ball, some centres get a bulk rate for lineage but not all get it free.

as for how much time it takes spent infront of the work bench and press, it can be a 5 minute thing to do, if the spec sheet is neatly written out infront of oneself.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2007, 10:53:34 PM »
Ok.  Around here =

blank fingertip drill - $35
switch grip outer - $15
switch grip inners - $20 each.

And for the record, remember that drilling the inners takes more time than usual to drill.  So 5 minutes to drill the above items = not even close.
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2007, 10:56:03 PM »
$35.00 drill, $8.00 grips, thumb slug is $10.00 + uncle sam of course
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Re: Drilling Cost
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2007, 10:57:05 PM »
I heard the switch grip drill bit is over 200.00, so i do not think he was out of line.

Buddiesproshop is cheaper for the switch grip but only if you are buying from them, my local shop charges alittle more for the switch grip being used also.
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