Thread: Bowling ball scales ?

I was just wondering? I remember reading something about making scales out of a bowling ball. Has anyone here successfully done that ? Are they hollow or filled with something besides what is on the outside to control the weight ? Thanks, Mack

The post, IIRC, was made by a member interested in doing that and either asking where he could get the raw material, or maybe asking if the material he had was made of the 'right stuff.' I don't know that anyone ever came up with the answer. Get an old used U-dot or 'Hammer' (bowling balls) and take it to a band saw. You'll soon have plenty of urethane ..... if that is any good for scales ?

Might be a bit heavy?

I kind of remember that post Jimmy - I don't think that there was any definitive answer, though.

This person has a tutorial about sawing various types of bowling ball in half. She makes pen blanks out of them and doesn't recommend sawing the earlier Ebonite (hard rubber - kills the blade) balls.

The main problem with the 'more suitable' acrylic balls is that the core is a different material, so you can only use the thick outer shell - and even then you have to straighten it:



Regards,
Neil

I used to bowl twenty some years ago. Had a black U-dot and a red hammer. Great hook balls drilled full finger tip. I began having trouble with my finger joints and that ended the sport for me. Ain't worth the pain.

I stopped bowling a while ago. My average was between 2 and 3 pitchers!

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I used to bowl twenty some years ago. Had a black U-dot and a red hammer. Great hook balls drilled full finger tip. I began having trouble with my finger joints and that ended the sport for me. Ain't worth the pain.

Same here! It was work or bowl. I chose work!

Originally Posted by bill3152

I stopped bowling a while ago. My average was between 2 and 3 pitchers!

Yes. Pitchers and bowling! Another reason to quit! This also made it tough to work the next day!

If u want a bowling ball look with out having to chop apart a bowling ball check out (google) kirinite. I jut got some and made a set of scales for a pipe razor I have. When I get it pinned up ill post pics. But check out kirinite. The stuff is boss

Edit: here's the link. I assure you the material impressed me in person. It's a pleasure to work with and the pics do it no justice!

http://usaknifemaker.com/catalogsear...lt/?q=Kirinite

Originally Posted by bill3152

I stopped bowling a while ago. My average was between 2 and 3 pitchers!

I agree - damn bowling got in the way...

Don't cut up a hammer bowling ball great ball lol.. Still got mine somewhere lol.. Joe if I order some of that stuff isn't it better in 6 inch strips