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Equipment Boards => Lane Masters => Topic started by: bigearv14 on August 16, 2006, 08:17:08 AM

Title: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 16, 2006, 08:17:08 AM
My Big Kahuna received a little bit of lane damage while shooting for an 800 series, then overreacted a ton when I tried to continue throwing it. I took it to the pro shop to repair and they couldn't adjust the cover to fix it, too durable I'm assuming...

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has ever had to repair the diamond cover before. What tools or method should i use to fix it, or is it even possible???

Thank you
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!

Edited on 8/23/2006 7:52 AM
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Brickguy221 on August 16, 2006, 04:28:35 PM
Anne Marie Duggan has repaired one that I am aware of. Try contacting her thru Bowlingball http://www.bowlingballmall.com/bowl/ and see if she did anything special to it.
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Brick
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 16, 2006, 06:54:56 PM
I took it to the pro shop and sanded it with screen!! Didn't hardly do anything!! I can't think of anything else to use but a bevel knife, and am not ready to try that yet.

I emailed Anne Marie Duggan and Legends, no replies yet. Thanks Brickguy221!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: The Bowlers Edge 2 on August 16, 2006, 09:01:47 PM
i had the same problem with one, hit it w/screen and it did nothing at all to it, use 1000 grit or 2000, it actually cut the ball down. We actually went totally backwards on a kong, started at 2000 and when down to 600 to get it to be not so dull.
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Eric Martinez
The Bowler's Edge Pro Shop, San Antonio
Track Amateur Staff
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 16, 2006, 10:28:35 PM
Galen Gentry at Legends was out sick today; I've gotten advise from him before about getting an "L/L" ball back to OOB and there is a definite sequence of steps to be followed. Call or email him; be patient ... he will return the question with sound info.
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 17, 2006, 04:29:00 AM
OK, thank you everyone for your help. I have a Kong as well and it wasn't too hard to adjust the cover...but these stupid diamonds!!! No, I loved the reaction I got from this ball. Smooth and never overreacted!! Excellent carry...and I want it back. I shot a 237 today on bone dry lanes and the ball rolling over flat spots

I also heard resurfacing with diamond pads would work as well, but I don't think any pro shops around here have that.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!

Edited on 8/17/2006 4:24 AM
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: charlest on August 17, 2006, 06:18:58 AM
quote:
OK, thank you everyone for your help. I have a Kong as well and it wasn't too hard to adjust the cover...but these stupid diamonds!!! No, I loved the reaction I got from this ball. Smooth and never overreacted!! Excellent carry...and I want it back. I shot a 237 today on bone dry lanes and the ball rolling over flat spots

I also heard resurfacing with diamond pads would work as well, but I don't think any pro shops around here have that.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!


If you have the original Brunswick Trizact pads, they are much harder than the silicon carbide in all the current abrasives.

I'm still not sure exactly what you guys are trying to do. I've resurfaced a Legends New Standard with a combination of nylon pads and wet/dry sandpaper. It removed a good deal of the track I had worn into in this ball, with 280 & 320 grit pieces. I haven't had to repair any chunks gouged out of it; not being a pro shop I'd have no idea how to do that anyway.

If you really need help, why haven't you just called Lanemasters?
On the phone they are extremely helpful.
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"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 17, 2006, 07:58:31 AM
If the pro shop repaired the lane damage, and you're simply looking to resurface the ball and to get it back to OOB condition, Galen can easily respond to an email with a detailed, step by step sequence of tasks to accomplish this (I have two slightly different sequences for different "L/L" balls written down for future reference); be patient, he has a lot of emails to reply to and other responsibilities ... plus he was out sick on Tuesday.
Let us know how things work out for you !!!
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 17, 2006, 08:04:27 AM
Well, the pro shop couldn't repair the ball, so I need to know everything!!

I will do the labor myself and have access to a spinner and most tools, just wondering how I should go about it...I am waiting for his email. No hurry, but the better I get this ball back, the better!!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 17, 2006, 08:13:36 AM
Lane damaged and they can't/won't repair it ??? Are they telling you that you're simply on your own then ???
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 17, 2006, 02:12:04 PM
Yeah, they attempted to repair it, then when they couldn't, they tried some 80-grit sandpaper, put a few more marks in the ball, and then said that the durometer came out at about a 50 on the ball!!! Not sure if I believe that, but since it was "soft", they said they weren't responsible...so now that it has no value to me, I'm gonna try anything to get it back.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 17, 2006, 03:51:39 PM
I find that VERY hard to believe, regarding the durometer reading; you DEFINITELY need to speak directly to Galen ... I have little doubt that he can priovide you with all the info needed to "restore and rescue" your ball.
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 17, 2006, 04:48:36 PM
I agree! With a reading that low, it's amazing I couldn't take a chunk out with a good strong nibble.

I will definitely wait for Legends response and am looking forward to hearing from Mr. Gentry.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 23, 2006, 07:37:22 AM
Still no word back from L/L...I've got to get some of these Diamond Pads!!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 23, 2006, 07:55:55 AM
Galen was out sick three days last week; he was testing yesterday afternoon, as well as trying to "catch up" on his emails and voice mails ... be patient, he'll get back with ya !!!
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 23, 2006, 07:58:04 AM
Cool, thanks Robb....looking forward to hearing from him, but I'm losing patience!!!

I want my ball back....how would you feel if you had to go 3 months w/o your Kahuna!!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 23, 2006, 07:59:02 AM
You shouldn't have waited so long for the advise !!!
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 23, 2006, 08:01:27 AM
Good call, lol...i don't know why, but I never think to call a manufacturer...I'm an idiot!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 23, 2006, 08:05:19 AM
Nah ... just young  ; now you just have to be patient.
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 23, 2006, 04:37:46 PM
Hey!!! Just cause I'm not an old fart...never mind

But Galen wrote me back and is going to send me some diamond pads to cut the surface. I'm very happy and will definitely consider purchasing some more L/L if the service is this good.

Thanks everyone!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 23, 2006, 04:39:46 PM
It is... just takes a little time sometimes to get a reply since he wears so many hats and has many areas of responsibility.
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on August 24, 2006, 07:07:10 AM
Let me know how things go with those diamond pads that you have ncoming in ... I'm curious to hear about them and how well that they work.
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on August 24, 2006, 03:10:25 PM
will do!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on September 01, 2006, 02:08:40 PM
Galen sent me the Diamond pads and I am very appreciative. I will try them out and let you all know how it went...

Thanks L/L.
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: Laybzz74 on September 01, 2006, 02:20:48 PM
Cool, Man ... do dat !!! So, you have received them ???
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Man, I LOVE this game; and I love it even more now that I'm using LEGENDS/LaneMasters equipment !!!
 "Master the Lanes with Legendary hitting power" !!!

Robb in O'Fallon, IL 62269 (near Scott AFB)
LAYBZZ74@AOL.COM (Email and PayPal addy)
Title: Re: Diamond Coverstock Repair???
Post by: bigearv14 on September 01, 2006, 07:54:44 PM
yeah, got to working on it today for awhile, and got some of the roll back to it...i still have some work to do...i used the spinner for 20 minutes....it may need like an hour before they're all gone, lol.

main point: I'M GONNA GET MY BALL BACK!!!!
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When having trouble, just throw it harder!!!