Dustin - I used the bearing from an old jointer, but you could use two bearings and a shaft with a threaded end to mount the bowl. The bowl is a stainless steel bowl I picked up at Walmart. I simply drilled a hole in the center of the bowl and attached it to the jointer shaft with a couple of washers and two nuts.
I'm trying to build one of these myself and was and the only thing that's giving me trouble is the side opposite of the motor. Is it some kind of bearing that's holding the other shaft with the pulley attached. And how did you attach the bowl?
Hey guys and Gals! I'm trying to get the word out about WAHSAM. Please do a YouTube search for these devices then tell everyone you know about them. They are trying to keep these things a secret so you, or someone you know may be bowling on WAHSAM!
The spinner does have a top on it. I removed it for demonstration purposes. And you are right chickenpoper, the motor does need to be protected from fluids dropping into it. Good observation!
shad0h027 - I built the spinner to be functional and useful. It sure will not win any beauty contests. :)
You are right... some of the home made spinners look like they will fly apart at any moment. My biggest problem in building the spinner was finding parts that would work. If I built a second one, I'm sure I could improve on my design greatly.
The ball spinner is used to adjust the finish on the surface of the bowling ball. This is accomplished by holding an Abralon or Scotchbrite pad on the ball as it is spinning. The finish on the ball is important, so that that ball reacts properly on various bowling lane conditions.
The spinner can also be used to clean or polish the surface of the ball.
justinmill14: The spinner is made from an old jointer, a used 1/3 hp motor, a metal bowl from Wally World and a few nuts and bolts. I don't have plans, since finding and old jointer may be a problem. BTW - The spinner works pretty good and allows us to change the finish on our bowling balls fairly regularly. I really like it!
what did you use to support the metal bowl and how did you do that,thx
Pacoelo 5 months ago
someone can tell me how can i use Abralon Pad 1000 Grit on my bowling ball?i really dont know how do that,thx guys
Pacoelo 6 months ago
hahahah good work.
sebz661 7 months ago
What is the diameter of the bowl and do you need some kind of rubber ring to keep the ball in place?
TheGameTripleH4Life 7 months ago
Seems like a lot of people use a walmart bowl for their home made ball spinners. A shame we don't have walmart in Denmark.
TheGameTripleH4Life 7 months ago
Dustin - I used the bearing from an old jointer, but you could use two bearings and a shaft with a threaded end to mount the bowl. The bowl is a stainless steel bowl I picked up at Walmart. I simply drilled a hole in the center of the bowl and attached it to the jointer shaft with a couple of washers and two nuts.
RickFaust 1 year ago
Thanks Rick....I'm gonna wind up using a couple pillow blocks and use a shaft arbor since I cant find any cheap threaded shafts.
DustinB32 1 year ago
I'm trying to build one of these myself and was and the only thing that's giving me trouble is the side opposite of the motor. Is it some kind of bearing that's holding the other shaft with the pulley attached. And how did you attach the bowl?
DustinB32 1 year ago
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SlatebowlAllStars 1 year ago
What you have right there is my most favorite bowling ball ever. Which would be the Ebonite NVD, Also the homemade ball spinner is great! Nice going!
Savant97 1 year ago
you could put a reostat or dimmer switch on it to make it variable speed. Or they have special switches to vary motor speeds. Looks great.
vizsladoggie 1 year ago
Thanks for the kudos and dimmer switch idea. I just might try putting one on.
RickFaust 1 year ago
not too shabby!
shad0h027 1 year ago
Thank You!
RickFaust 1 year ago
@RickFaust NP... some of the DIY ones on here look downright dangerous to use but this looks useful... wtg!
shad0h027 1 year ago
well yea..but to be more safe put a top to it to cover the motor. just in case :)
chickenpoper 1 year ago
The spinner does have a top on it. I removed it for demonstration purposes. And you are right chickenpoper, the motor does need to be protected from fluids dropping into it. Good observation!
RickFaust 1 year ago
shad0h027 - I built the spinner to be functional and useful. It sure will not win any beauty contests. :)
You are right... some of the home made spinners look like they will fly apart at any moment. My biggest problem in building the spinner was finding parts that would work. If I built a second one, I'm sure I could improve on my design greatly.
RickFaust 1 year ago
what does it do?shine and polish ball?
chickenpoper 1 year ago
The ball spinner is used to adjust the finish on the surface of the bowling ball. This is accomplished by holding an Abralon or Scotchbrite pad on the ball as it is spinning. The finish on the ball is important, so that that ball reacts properly on various bowling lane conditions.
The spinner can also be used to clean or polish the surface of the ball.
RickFaust 1 year ago
thnx
chickenpoper 1 year ago
justinmill14: The spinner is made from an old jointer, a used 1/3 hp motor, a metal bowl from Wally World and a few nuts and bolts. I don't have plans, since finding and old jointer may be a problem. BTW - The spinner works pretty good and allows us to change the finish on our bowling balls fairly regularly. I really like it!
RickFaust 2 years ago
can you post a video on how to make the spinner
justinmill14 2 years ago