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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: Drillmn300 on August 16, 2008, 06:15:21 AM

Title: Layout tools
Post by: Drillmn300 on August 16, 2008, 06:15:21 AM

Anyone else useing PAI tools for laying out bowling balls? I have found them to be very usefull and a better way of laying them out.

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David W. Bolt
Silver Certified USBC Coach
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Title: Re: Layout tools
Post by: JohnP on August 16, 2008, 02:47:54 PM

The ones I've tried (at the Powerhouse two day course) are great tools, but are too expensive for my small shop.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: Layout tools
Post by: Raven829 on August 16, 2008, 03:34:07 PM

I don't work in a shop, but the shop I go to has or has used some of the tools.  They had the digital ball scale when they first opened but got rid of it in favor of a regular kaufmann.  Something about having to re-calibrate it all the time.  They also have the adjustable ball compass.  When I lay out my own stuff there I use it and really like it.  I have never seen them use it with another customer.  They also have the grip gauge but I didn't know that until I was in there last week.  I played with it a little bit and can see how useful it could be, but once again I have never seen them actually use it.  

I imagine that the stuff is pretty expensive.  It all seems like it is well-built and designed.  IMO it would make sense for a high-volume shop to use because it certainly speeds up the layout and drilling process.  I'll ask them next time I'm in why they have the stuff but don't use it.

Don
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"You cannot change the stripes of a leopard."
~Emmitt Smith

Title: Re: Layout tools
Post by: JohnP on August 16, 2008, 09:00:20 PM

If they don't use it, ask them if they'd like to sell it at a reasonable price.  Thanks.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: Layout tools
Post by: Guined on August 18, 2008, 08:53:17 AM

I have both the Precision Compass and the Axis Reversing Tool. Very nice tools to use.
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Rick Guined

Track Regional Staff Player
Vise PBA Regional Staff Player
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Title: Re: Layout tools
Post by: khamûl on August 18, 2008, 09:34:06 PM

May just be me, but I always favored Jonel Gages and turblos .25 scale.  Add an armadillo and I'm loaded 4 bear.  Ived played with all the pai stuff except the new pitch tool.  I like the ball scale, the rest is blah.


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Edited on 8/18/2008 9:34 PM