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Tumblers and polishing your balls

By Geocab

10 years ago


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  • Latest reply 10 years ago by Baiter
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    “Do you polish your balls in a tumbler?”

    • Yes, I polish them in a tumbler. 9 votes
      13%
    • No, I replace them once a year or sooner if needed. 29 votes
      43%
    • Yes, I polish them, but also have new ones on hand. 16 votes
      24%
    • That's what she said. 14 votes
      21%

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    #43 10 years ago
     
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    #45 10 years ago
     
    JWS

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    I know it is the best money I have spent on pin cleaning items. I got a Hornady(5 lbs) tumbler off of ebay for 40 bucks, media (i wanted it now) 20 bucks 5 lbs. You can get some media on ebay for a lot cheaper.

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    #47 10 years ago
     
    JWS

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    Quoted from Fytr:

    That is one nasty looking used ball!
    I usually try to re-tumble mine after 200-300 plays, well before they get so bad. Makes restoring them to a mirror finish easier also, and obviously would reduce the playfield wear from such a scared ball.

    I know right!!! It was one that was in a pin when I brought it home. I was testing it out.. I put new ones in my game every year.

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