Quote from: kmtproshop on March 03, 2013, 09:03:20 AM

If you already have the KMT ball jig, the scale is $239 as an attachment.

Correct, but if you dont it wouldn't it be closer to $500 for everything to make just the scale?

Curious how you drill the weight hole? If the kit comes with 2 bits aren't you stuck buying another bit (or set of bits) if you want to use different sized balancing holes? Same thing will occur if your finger sizes are different.

Not trying to bash the tool....I suppose it could be useful. But having worked and owned a pro shop for years I think the tried and true tools are the way to go. There is a reason that those of us in the industry use them.

Personally, if I were to do something at home this is the way I would go

http://www.shop.innovativebowling.com/Starter-Pro-Shop-Package-PSP-Starter.htm

Especially since they offer great support to the industry. John is top notch when it comes to addressing issues and they offer financing. To have a decent home shop you will need other stuff such as a bevel sander, ball spinner, and hand tools. Some come with the package, others would need to be purchased. But you could have a better set up than some shops do for around $3000 for all brand new stuff.

Or hunt around and find used stuff. Again, not knocking the product, I just think there is a better way to do it.

Quote from: J_Mac on March 04, 2013, 12:46:52 PM

I'm not going to invest that much into a uni-tasker...

If you look at the instruction sheets or the videos, you'll see that there are many different compound pitches that are possible with just 1 pitch plate--the kit comes with 2.

Quote from: J_Mac on March 04, 2013, 04:13:36 PM

Quote from: kmtproshop on March 04, 2013, 03:32:09 PM

Quote from: J_Mac on March 04, 2013, 12:46:52 PM

I'm not going to invest that much into a uni-tasker...

If you look at the instruction sheets or the videos, you'll see that there are many different compound pitches that are possible with just 1 pitch plate--the kit comes with 2.

Sorry, you missed my point.  If I was to invest in a drill press for personal use to drill my own equipment it could be used for more than just that.

Also, if I lost interest in running my own "shop" I could sell it to someone with completely different pitch requirements or even to someone with no interest in drilling bowling balls at all.

This is why I think only having 2 bits is an issue. If I were to pursue drilling stuff at home I would want to try many different things. Went to a seminar today where Mo Pinel discussed the MOtion hole that has been recently developed. One of the things you need for just that one balance hole is bit sizes from 3/4-1-1/4.

I would also want to be able to help out my buddies. All the knowledge to properly drill bowling balls with every bit of technology pro shops use is out here on the internet. Again I think people would be much better off with an entry level and especially a used entry level press with a full set of bits. Just my opinion though.

I think for many either set up could work. Even on a standard set up you can get by without a full set of drill bits. You only need your sizes and maybe one additional for xholes. Same for the kmt setup.  The kmt would be good for someone who doesn't plan on changing everything about their span and pitches ect. If you wanted to drill for your self and leave your other things the same then it is a much more cost effect route.

Xholes aren't an issue because of the bits you have on hand would more then work, and rarely do you ever pitch an xhole.

It looks fine but in the long run id rather piece together a more conventional setup. X-Y axis jig off ebay for $200 then a used set of bits for $150 and last a new drill from lowes for $300. When its all said and done it is a great investment.