[Spinner] What brand?

[JoshWithrow]

I see Donkee, Jayhawk, and Vertex as the three most known brands of spinners for the home consumer. Does anybody have any preference to either of these brands? Reasons?

[TenPinSniper]

Personally, I have a Jayhawk... it works fine for me. Some have had trouble with the switch, really once you get some polish on it, that ought to be okay. Mine tripped the GFI, when it was placed under it... don't know if it was the switch or outlet, but I have not had problem for a long while. The Jayhawk will cost a bit more than the Vertex or Donkee.

Vertex seem pretty popular.

The Ebonite Spinner should cost around $365 from a local proshop, plus shipping.

The Innovatives look pretty solid too.

From what I have gathered there all gonna have some wooble from time time, depending on the surface its placed on. Just pick one and start surfacing the balls up.;) There are several people who have this one or that one and they all seem to be satisfied with whatever brand they have owned.

On the end it what is cost effective and what you can live with.

[Thepainscoming]

Innovatives are the best IMO because it seems like they can get to the highest speed. They are also more expensive. Buddies has them without the huge cabinet thingy.

[Street Racer]

ebonite has 2

i'm thinking of getting one

[bluerrpilot]

The Donkee isn't built very good at all and doesn't last too long. Even with occasional home use. The Vertex is great for that and is pretty solid. The Jayhawk, Innovative and Ebonite are all pretty much the same and are built for heavy use in a pro shop. The motors on them have more torque which keeps it from bogging down. But still has good hp for high rpm's. And They have 2 speed models as well.

[trekbowl300]

I have the Vertex 1/2 HP model, one speed which is all I really need. I have used it weekly for over a year now with no problems or complaints.

I use it to clean and prep my balls before going bowling. Not heavy resurfacing use but say six balls every week for general cleaning and surface prep.

I do use the abralon pads to change the cover and/or polish along with cleaning. I have not had any problems using the spinner for this purpose. Sandpaper seems to really bite into the cover much quicker then abralon pads, just as a suggestion when you start using the spinner.

I do get a wobble with one ball when it is turned a certain way. I think this is due more to the ball's core shape and balance then the spinner just doing it's job. Even with the wobble I have no problem doing what I want to the ball.

I have done resurfacing of two balls according to the directions and had no problems but it was a lot more work and exact steps in how to turn the ball then I thought it would be.

So I recommend this spinner, since I have had no problems and it does what I need. You should think about what you expect to do with the spinner and then narrow it down to the capabilities of each spinner.

I have not used others so I cannot compare it to the other brands, but it is a big step up from doing these things by hand.

Dennis

[pba6285]

Since I have a Haus machine in the shop I have little need for a spinner. However if I was to buy a new one I would go with a vertex.

I bought one for my son since he lives about an hour from my shop and it has performed superbly. He keeps it outside the house in a cabinet he built and he has never had a problem with it. He takes it to tournaments and will put it in the bath tub in the hotel room and do his work. (poor Maids)

I have had a jay hawk in the shopfor many years and have had some small problems with the switches.

For my money right now. Vertex is the way to go.

Rick

[JoshWithrow]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I'm becoming a Slap... I want to experiment with some of my equipment and some smalltime refinishes/resurfaces, but mostly I just want it for really good cleaning and being able to apply polish correctly. But I want good quality since it is an investment.

Looks like a Vertex machine and a rubbermaid tub are in order! It'll be alittle while before I get the spinner but at least I'll know what to keep my eyes out for when it's time. Thanks!

[bluerrpilot]

Since I have a Haus machine in the shop I have little need for a spinner.


So how do you do a quick polish or cover change ?

[pba6285]

I still have a spinner, just have little need to use it.

I can throw a ball in the haus machine and drill a ball at the same time.

You don't need to leave a ball in the machine for a long time to get the desired effect.

At the ebonite plant the balls were in each grit of the resurfacer for about 3 minutes each. To to all 6 sides of the ball by hand in a spinner it is going to take about the same amount of time.

If someone comes in to have a ball done and they need it right away and the machine is busy I will use the spinner. I feel thet the machine does a better job polishing an it might take 5 min to polish the ball.

[agroves]

I've got a Donkee. I purchased it used in 2002 and I've never done anything to it. It is the dual speed model. I am pleased with it and feel that I've certainly got my monies worth out of it. I used in weekly for 4 years. I haven't used it much lately b/c I started working at a local shop. I just use the Haus or spinner at the shop.

Andrew

[Rowdy]

Try Ebay item #180199803298 It's a two-speed spinner with a cabinet included. All you need is water and electricty and you're in business. Last bid was $112.50 As of Friday the 28th,there were two days left to bid.

[Rowdy]

Oh,wait. Josh won't see that,I'm on his Ignore list. Guess ignorance is bliss. I'll buy it instead. Goody for me.