@JklStudiosAwesome You don't buy 30's with PBL's you do the conversion in the center by removing the kickers and the rudder drive, paddle etc. and you install the mini PBL system which has everything the regular PBL system has except for the very expensive light ball sensor. To over come light balls the mini PBL system uses a much much slower rudder drive pulley allowing close to 3 seconds the paddle comes to a rest on each side allowing the ball to enter the ball exit and up the lift....
@JklStudiosAwesome Yes as soon as the table sets 10 new pins and returns up to the 0 position the chassis then calls for 10 new pins to load to the table and does so by causing the pin gate solinoid on the back of the pinwheel to engage and that starts the pins coming off the pin wheel onto the distributor arm which carries them to each pin cup. The pins pass under a counter on the distributor on their way to each spotting cup and when the counter reaches its 10th pin it shuts the pin feed off.
Thanks and good luck with your goals and dreams. You do not have to be a rich or powerful person to do what I did just have a little luck and timing and be in the right place at the right time, power and wealth come in time on their own and how you use them will define your future in this industry. If you ever get to the point where you may think you have honed in on an available center and have and questions don't be afraid to ask?
I ask them if they would kick a ball return if it could kick back? They say no but it can't kick back and I tell them yes but I can. Being 6"2" and 230lbs. and built like an NFL player that usually does the trick.
Those racks sure get kicked a lot, going for the 7 or 10 pins. I shot 360 at canal yesterday, in candlepins for those of you who don't know. I might run up to vermont tonight. Joan was so happy to see me and that I'm back. I'll email you the rest as it is not really for the rest of the world to see.
No problem, Take care as now after calling Minnesota my home for the past 20 years it is time to say goodbye and return to my home state of birth Massachusetts. I'll think of you guys next winter if we don't get a bad one and you guys do.....Take care...
How do you buy 8230s with positive ball lifts?
JklStudiosAwesome 10 months ago
@JklStudiosAwesome You don't buy 30's with PBL's you do the conversion in the center by removing the kickers and the rudder drive, paddle etc. and you install the mini PBL system which has everything the regular PBL system has except for the very expensive light ball sensor. To over come light balls the mini PBL system uses a much much slower rudder drive pulley allowing close to 3 seconds the paddle comes to a rest on each side allowing the ball to enter the ball exit and up the lift....
BIGGREENLEAF1 10 months ago
do the 8230s have to wait for pins when they have to set a new rack frequently?
JklStudiosAwesome 10 months ago
@JklStudiosAwesome Yes as soon as the table sets 10 new pins and returns up to the 0 position the chassis then calls for 10 new pins to load to the table and does so by causing the pin gate solinoid on the back of the pinwheel to engage and that starts the pins coming off the pin wheel onto the distributor arm which carries them to each pin cup. The pins pass under a counter on the distributor on their way to each spotting cup and when the counter reaches its 10th pin it shuts the pin feed off.
BIGGREENLEAF1 10 months ago
those 8230s are so loud!
JklStudiosAwesome 1 year ago
@JklStudiosAwesome Only when you are in back with them....lol
BIGGREENLEAF1 1 year ago
how much did this bowling alley cost
willscoaster 1 year ago
@willscoaster bought it for 120k and sold it a year later for around 300k....
BIGGREENLEAF1 1 year ago
Great to see you start as proprieter of a Candlepin center. That game will always be the one near and dear to my heart.
apodino 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I always dreamed of having my own center. Good luck with your new endeavor.
BasementBowling 2 years ago
Thanks and good luck with your goals and dreams. You do not have to be a rich or powerful person to do what I did just have a little luck and timing and be in the right place at the right time, power and wealth come in time on their own and how you use them will define your future in this industry. If you ever get to the point where you may think you have honed in on an available center and have and questions don't be afraid to ask?
BIGGREENLEAF1 2 years ago
I always wanted to runa alley my self but the thing is how did you handle with the individuals that usually damage the equipment
Retrobowler 2 years ago
I ask them if they would kick a ball return if it could kick back? They say no but it can't kick back and I tell them yes but I can. Being 6"2" and 230lbs. and built like an NFL player that usually does the trick.
BIGGREENLEAF1 2 years ago
I like those ball racks -- guaranteed to give the crankers fits. No standing on the 55th board and hoisting it over the gutter cap, sorry! :-D
Urbie4 2 years ago
Those racks sure get kicked a lot, going for the 7 or 10 pins. I shot 360 at canal yesterday, in candlepins for those of you who don't know. I might run up to vermont tonight. Joan was so happy to see me and that I'm back. I'll email you the rest as it is not really for the rest of the world to see.
BIGGREENLEAF1 2 years ago
thanks for the info on tpis..
antman1978 2 years ago
No problem, Take care as now after calling Minnesota my home for the past 20 years it is time to say goodbye and return to my home state of birth Massachusetts. I'll think of you guys next winter if we don't get a bad one and you guys do.....Take care...
BIGGREENLEAF1 2 years ago