Post by: Monster Stitch on September 19, 2007, 04:45:14 AM
press from Sears and put a ball jig on it? I don't want to invest in a $5k to $7K milling machine which my friend's pro shop uses. Let me know guys.
Mill Press: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921197000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drill+press
Drill Press: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00922902000P?vName=Tools&keyword=drill+press
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Post by: shelley on September 19, 2007, 01:24:45 PM
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Post by: Badger856 on September 19, 2007, 01:30:29 PM
Post by: qstick777 on September 19, 2007, 03:16:16 PM
15-1292 was going for around $3300 last year.
That pro jig is $2k.
You can contact them and they'll send you a price list.
Don't forget the drill bits - they're not exactly cheap.
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Post by: laufaye on September 19, 2007, 04:24:15 PM
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Post by: JohnP on September 19, 2007, 08:19:54 PM
Post by: novawagonmaster on September 20, 2007, 03:47:09 PM
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How many balls are you thinking of drilling each year, approx.
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If you are asking so you can make a recommendation based on durability, I can understand. If you are asking so you can tell him it's not worth the investment, don't bother.
I got into drilling so I could experiment with different things and so I could take my time to get the fit "just right". I also did it for the "just for fun" factor. I'm glad I spent the money. I seriously enjoy the time I spend in my own little pro shop (just a room in my basement).
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Post by: luv2C10falll on September 20, 2007, 04:12:19 PM
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Post by: OHBowler on September 21, 2007, 09:53:56 AM
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Post by: LuckyLefty on September 21, 2007, 10:27:31 AM
They usually have spindle travel(up and down) of about 5 or more inches.
This makes it easy to work on balls and change drill bits without taking the ball out.
ALSO they usually have throat sizes of 17 inches or more. This figure 17 means one can put in an object with a radius of 8.5 inches or a diameter of 17 underneath the center of the drill bit. This is great for bowling balls which have a diameter of about 9 inches giving one plenty of room to work around.
Most drill presses say at home depot with a 12 inch throat and a 2 3/4 spindle travel can be workable but are very cramped to work with and also do not really have enough spindle travel(bits must be changed with ball out of press.
As a result I purchased a drill press from Delta over the web titled a 17-365.
17 was the throat size and 4 7/8 spindle travel and it was delivered fairly cheaply. Shipping is a big issue in shipping drill presses. Charges of 400 or more by standard shipping companies is not unusual. I also purchased a used jig right from this site for a reasonable price it is accurate and works great.
For me it has been a great unit.
Sturdy and easy to work with.
I'm selling mine cheap but if I remember right you are on the west coast and shipping would be very prohibitive.
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: JohnP on September 21, 2007, 11:16:34 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/Brunswick-Bowling-Ball-Drilling-System-Delta-Rockwell_W0QQitemZ200154182888QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2905QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem