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General Category => Drilling & Layouts => Topic started by: LuckyLefty on June 21, 2016, 02:03:49 PM

Title: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 21, 2016, 02:03:49 PM

Ball Reviewers!

I already have a standard quarter scale. 

Tell me if you will of your satisfaction with a Spyder tool.  Supposedly great for drawing X by X drillings?

Yes?

Regards,

Luckylefty

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: luv2C10falll on June 21, 2016, 03:24:46 PM

Never heard of that one, I'm interested also to know the difference. If it makes marking out the lines better or not. Any one got a picture  ?

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: luv2C10falll on June 21, 2016, 03:26:47 PM

http://www.jayhawkbowling.com/Products/product_pics/Spider.jpg

One of those open mouth before thinking moments........ Comes with age 😆

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 21, 2016, 10:09:38 PM

Any thoughts?

Regards,

Luckylefty

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: luv2C10falll on June 22, 2016, 10:20:44 AM

I've always use a good quarter scale(prosect) and they work great.Just don't buy a cheap one, they warp to easy.

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: JohnP on June 22, 2016, 01:46:23 PM

I've never seen one except for pictures, but it looks to me like it serves about the same function as an Armadillo.  The Armadillo will also locate the PAP for an x by x layout.  --  JohnP

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: LuckyLefty on June 22, 2016, 10:05:43 PM

John P,

Thanks for your answer.  Does an armadillo also assist in drawing the necessary angles for an X by X drilling?

Thanks,

Luckylefty

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: JohnP on June 23, 2016, 11:38:31 AM

Yes, refer to the picture at the link below.  The dashed lines on the 'dillo represent distances, in 1" increments, from the PAP.  To locate the PAP, for example, of a 5" x 4" layout place the 5" line on the pin and the 4" line on the cg (or mb).  The PAP for the layout will be at the indicator on the rim of the 'dillo.  It's hidden in the photograph, but you can faintly see it if you put your mouse indicator on the drawing to blow it up.  It looks like (and is) a gap in the rim.  You can also use the lines to quickly get axis tilt and the PAP location for a drilled ball, if you decide to get one I'll explain how.  --  JohnP

http://innovativebowling.com/Armadillo-Axis-Finder_p_251.html

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: duvallite on June 23, 2016, 05:18:47 PM

John,

Is the Innovative Armadillo price ($65) about the going rate, or can one be had for cheaper somewhere else?  I'd possibly like to get one for my own use, but not sure if it's really worth $65 to me.

Title: Re: Spyder vs ProSect
Post by: JohnP on June 24, 2016, 03:55:30 AM

I think that's about the going price for a new one, I checked one other site that carries them and their price was $70.  Watch e-Bay, you might be able to pick up a used one.  For me, it's indispensable.  I use it to locate the PAP for each customer and the 'dillo is the quickest way to do that.  --  JohnP