I Put Together My Own Home Bowling Pro Shop

[@MasterGunz84]

Another Great Tip in setting up your own shop for drilling and working on your own balls... I like it... #hititharder Thanks Jason!!!

[@larryhudson1963]

Hey dude thanks for making this video, and like you said dig deep and hit them harder!!!!

[@hihbowling]

No problem. Thanks for the view!

[@Highway69theoriginal]

Very cool. I'm pretty handy, and often thought about doing this. I already lay out my own balls, and then take them to the pro shop for drilling. After plugging all my weight holes myself, I used my spinner and a blade to cut my plugs. This inspires me! Hey, what's up with the hanging sneakers?

[@hihbowling]

Go for it. Most shops won't layout a ball the way you want it. Sometimes you want to try so unconventional stuff. Those were my old bowling shoes. Retired and hanging in the rafters....hahaha

[@larryhudson1963]

I want to DIY a ball spinner, my research says ball spinners have RPM of 400 & 600. ** What if I used a 4 1/2" right angle grinder ?? I know the RPM is 11,000. BUT could it work, if I got it mounted securely. My $$ are limited, I found an used one for $50. I just wondered if you had any knowledge OF or ABOUT this kind of idea....

[@hihbowling]

I've seen grinders and drills being used. I even made one out of a door motor. Just needs to be centered and balanced.

[@rodelramos9963]

how much money you need to own a pro shop business.

[@BigBlack20]

How many videos has Andre been on with you?

[@hihbowling]

1, The White Hot Badger review

[@BigBlack20]

@@hihbowling you need to get him in more and Justin as well lol

[@hihbowling]

Live 6 hours away now....lol

[@BigBlack20]

@@hihbowling 6 hours aint nothing if it's once in a while lol

[@TheTutorialPanda]

do you know the name of the press you have?

[@hihbowling]

Its a Wen

[@isamudhafar8850]

Hi From where can I found jigs

[@hihbowling]

Pro shops selling equipment. Try Facebook.

[@isamudhafar8850]

@@hihbowling many thanks

[@karsonrobinson1830]

Yo could you go more in depth on your ball spinner? Great videos man

[@hihbowling]

Thanks..looks like I'll have to...lol

[@63080randy]

Yes plz. I was going to buy a new spinner so I can touch up surface myself and have seen some other talk about homemade. Plz list pros and cons if any about homemade vs store bought. I was eyeing the innovative 1/2 hp for personal use. Thanks for all the content.

[@bartolomy01]

Dude you are awesome. I'm thinking of starting to drill my own ball. Maybe one day I'll get to you on tournaments. Until then thank you for your content.

[@deadpolymers3416]

I've been on the look out for the parts to put together a DIY press. Keeping an eye on the Facebook equipment page, craigslist, marketplace, etc, for the past 6 months. Then I hit the jackpot this weekend, and found someone selling a Brunswick branded Pro Shop drill press. It was originally purchased new in 1994, and used in a Pro Shop before they upgraded to a newer digital press. It's been sitting in a shop, rarely used (they said it drilled a couple balls a year on it at most), but it still works great. Got the whole package, drill press, plug cutter, full set of bits and jig, for way less than I was planning on spending on the DIY set up. So those of you interested, patience pays off eventually.

[@hihbowling]

Found mine at the right time. Ive been seeing jigs come up more often.

[@BobsWoodStuff]

Thanks for this video. I was wondering if my drill press would work, because the pro shops always have milling machines. I noticed that a lot of them prefer to drill the finger holes with pitched outward, not towards the center of the ball. What are your thoughts on that?

[@hihbowling]

Depends on the bowler. I've gone both ways.

[@youngvic22]

So basically i can use any drill press to drill bowling balls with as long as it fits the jig ? So really i need to get me a jig first then get the drill press second i was going to get the drill press first then that but ima look for the jig

[@artlescrump8675]

How much is ball jig thaylt fascinating

[@hihbowling]

Used pro shop equipment FB group.

[@TheCkindley]

I’m here cause a dude hit me in the head for 200 bucks to drill 2 balls. I won’t do it again.

[@snafuedem]

subbed just from that moon comment.

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. Welcome to the community!!

[@Hawaiian706]

Damn that’s a cool setup you got. Wish I knew how to drill my own equipment though. Could you possibly do a video on how you drill your equipment? Love your channel!!!! #hihbowling 🤙🤙

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. Might do it in the future.

[@cmlawsmf90]

Good video jas. The guy who runs my pro shop is a little sketchy I believe as far as PAP. I dont know much about PAP but I'd like to know more. Please email me and let me know your thoughts in that. Thanks bro!

[@ytlas3]

When I "Index" or center a ball jig, I'll first mark out the center of the ball cup, then put the jig on zero-zero. I then take a long steel rod, put it in the drill chuck and pull it down until it hits the center of the cup. After that it's a matter of drilling a hole and using pitch gauges to check. I've owned my own stuff since the late 1970's, but packed it away for nearly 20 years after I had to quit bowling. I dug it out a few years ago and once again went through the index procedure to make sure everything was aligned. A large number of pro shops used a Rudell Bowling Ball Jig well into the early 2000's. They've got to be out there in the used market somewhere

[@davidchristy7278]

I'm interested in starting to drill my own equipment. You mentioned to find a jig first, to make sure you have enough height. The jig you have is about the tallest I've seen. I'm having a hard time finding a used jig and might end up machining my own jig to hold the ball, and purchase a Mill or a Drill Press and add a Mill table. What is the good HP for the press? Also what is your height from Table to Spindle?

[@hihbowling]

About 18 1/2" from table to chuck. Not sure on the HP but its a 17" floor press.

[@njnear12inFl]

AWESOME video!!!! AND THIS IS WHY I SUB TO YOUR CHANNEL. Always willing to give info to help people. I just need info to get you to send me a compilation of these beats you have on your videos. I SWEAR....that beat on the HALO pearl review is OFF THE CHAIN!!! "THIS......SHOULD BE PLAYED AT HIGH VOLUME" ❤❤❤❤❤

[@hihbowling]

Lol...appreciate it! That's my other passion.

[@shadeshiest22]

Bro I swear you look just like Sticky Fingaz-eyes, teeth, bald head and all... lol bet you hear that all the time

[@hihbowling]

Maybe once. I'd always get Tyrese when I was younger and a young Michael Cooper.

[@robertsneed3]

Very nice information about the tools needed to drill your own bowling ball. 👍👌🎳

[@traviskirk3834]

It has always been a dream of mine to have a personal proshop for me and my family and friends bowling balls

[@hihbowling]

Go for it. Doesn't take much.

[@mikecraig109]

Great set up. I drilled on one of those Jayhawk Professional Jigs for years. Very accurate and sturdy model. Perfect for someone with a little knowledge drilling their own gear. Keep up the good work and this is a great video!

[@hihbowling]

Pretty simple jig, I've drilled on some super old school stuff....lol

[@isamudhafar8850]

Hi From where can found jigs

[@RichBoiProd]

Love the content but please provide more info on the ball spinner! Also, any DIY equipment to de-oil safely. It seems the food dehydrator with extra trays is an option but not sure how effective.

[@hihbowling]

Will do...ive never done an oil extraction. I've thrown balls for years without even cleaning...lol

[@johnnyjdogg33]

You can get a plug cutter from Inovative, order on there site. innovativebowling.com/Plug-Cutter-12-SS_p_137.html Also you can get a jig from KMT Bowling you will have to purchase a mil and drill using fraction to decimal conversion.. kmtballjig.com/ You would attached the jig to the mil and Zero it out before drilling, using a test ball.

[@MrAmo4]

Looking to get a drill press as part of one of my last steps to completing my personnel home pro shop. The question that I have as far as presses go. Is a craftsman floor model drill press a good press to use for this, or would another press like a jet be better? I already have a Ruddell jig with both X and Y axis

[@hierog]

How much HP is your press?

[@EddRay]

Great video.As a former 205 league ave. bowler this is great stuff.Keep up the good work!!!!!!

[@hihbowling]

Thanks

[@artisswhren304]

Need to hook up wit u and learn how to drill

[@hihbowling]

It's not that hard.

[@potter6303]

Great video Jason, maybe you could include a way to measure your hand and finger size ?

[@jhawk589]

Yeah....that's mu old jig. Still works like I hoped 😏😂😂

[@hihbowling]

Hahaha

[@htinternational2474]

Question if your a good bowler should you be able to score high with house balls or I should be bringing my own ball when I bowl

[@hihbowling]

Whatever you throw should be fit for your hand.

[@troymedlock5570]

Depends on your throwing style. If you throw a hook it’s best bet to bring your own ball. If you throw straight ball then a house ball will do. IMO

[@kra7997]

I have been looking for this tutorial for soooooo long. I searched and searched for what it takes in a drill to be able to drill balls, all i saw was the same high end drill press or old school that weighs a ton... Thanks for your work

[@hihbowling]

Yes sir. Let me know if you need help. Very affordable setup.

[@kra7997]

@@hihbowling Excellent, what Spindle Travel do i need minimum and what size of Chuck capacity do i need?

[@decadude8968]

Great info. Personally I'm gonna try to go the route of making my own balls moreso than drilling them lol.

[@hihbowling]

My next venture...hahaha

[@decadude8968]

@@hihbowling There's a video on KZbin called "Epoxy Bowling Ball" and it gave me ideas on how to make my own ball. And since I use a CAD software at work, I've already designed my own cores I can use. I just need the money to get all the resources together so I can start doing it lol.

[@hihbowling]

That's dope. A little at a time. Maybe you can design some cores for some of these startup balls. Dibs on naming the 1st one...hahaha

[@decadude8968]

@@hihbowling hey I'd be willing to design some cores for you lol. Of course I'll save a few for my own brand down the road though lol 😉

[@hihbowling]

Hahaha..deal

[@sirvenomik]

love the videos bro keep em up

[@masterlee8110]

Why a plug cutter? $129.00 :o( Doesn't the Wen have laser cross hairs? I used it to center my home made jig.. Dan

[@hihbowling]

It does. Plug cutter fits the ball perfectly, I had one laying around so I used it.

[@1USACitizen192]

Couldn't agree more with your moon reference.

[@johnbasham8624]

do u want to sell you drill bits you dont use

[@hihbowling]

I don't but Innovativebowling.com sells individuals....Just picked up a 1 1/2" for the JoPo system.

[@Killa_Kamz]

Nice...you should record a tournament one time for the one time

[@hihbowling]

Theres some holiday doubles footage of me. Fri, night squad, game 1 in STL a few months back. Check out Inside Bowling channel.

[@humankind7355]

Man I came across this video on a fluke, and am happier than $**T that I did. Thanks for the walk through bruh!!!

[@hihbowling]

Yes sir. Glad it helped!

[@ernestojanniere76]

BALL SPINNA VIDEO NEX?????

[@hihbowling]

Want one?

[@ernestojanniere76]

@@hihbowling And ya know this MAN!!!!! LOL. YES please. Ballin on a budget!!!

[@t.c.bowling1934]

Nice set up 👍

[@hihbowling]

Thanks!

[@Popsplace42]

I think your setup is great. I’m not worried about supporting any pro shop, they don’t support me, lol. Where I live there’s only one shop and the guy who drills is never there, so I’m also looking to start doing this. For myself, and others, why not.

[@dieseldood]

I checked through the comments and didn't see it. So I'll ask, what is the name and model of the ball jig? Thanks

[@hihbowling]

An older Jayhawk

[@dieseldood]

@@hihbowling thanks! I'm not seeing one anywhere. Gonna be tough to find that isn't new!

[@hihbowling]

Yea. I found mine in the used pro shop equipment group on FB.

[@dieseldood]

@@hihbowling ya I don't have a shop, so they won't let me in. So... ill drool over new stuff I guess. Lol anyone want a slightly used kidney? Lol jk

[@ericneff1202]

Great info Jason. Thanks for the tour!

[@hihbowling]

Thanks. I think I like the process of just drilling over throwing the balls...hahaha

[@ericneff1202]

@@hihbowling Keep "Plugging" along!

[@ericneff1202]

@@hihbowling Keep "Plugging" along then!

[@deadpolymers3416]

I've been using a KMT hand drill jig for a while now. Works well, but is super limited in what it can do, so I'm upgrading to a set up like yours. Finding a jig online for under grand is tough, and finding one that's all in one like yours is damn near impossible. So my plan is to re-use the jig portion of my KMT, and mount it to a milling table.. and mount the milling table/jig to a drill press. And the 17" Harbor Freight drill press should be more than enough for the job.

[@hihbowling]

I looked at KMT before I found my jig. Smart idea. Just borrow a pitch gauge to make sure you're calibrated.

[@deadpolymers3416]

@Jamal Mac The entire reason I Picked up a KMT was because I switched from 1 to 2 hands... and it was easier (and way cheaper) to drill my own stuff without the complications of a thumb. I never drilled a ball before, and didn't know anything about the technical aspects of actually laying a ball out, prior to getting the KMT. So in my opinion it's a great way to get into drilling your own stuff. Far less expensive than buying a drill press, and finding a used ball jig, or paying $1k+ for a new jig... or $3k plus for a super basic preassembled drilling set up. I basically just took an old, cracked ball, and layed it out and drilled 15-20 times, until I felt comfortable putting holes into new stuff. I've drilled probably 20-25 new balls since I got it... saving $65 a ball off what the pro shop would charge for grips and drilling. Saving enough money to pay for the KMT... and enough to upgrade into a proper drill press at some point.

[@digfidge]

Vacuum?

[@hihbowling]

Luxury, sweep later....hahaha

[@slenderbenderer]

Best bowling channel

[@hihbowling]

Thanks!!!!

[@steve99912]

Awesome video

[@hihbowling]

Thanks

[@yagballs676]

Just watch this. To have it drill your ball in the shop cost extra $100 with vise IT so I build my own bowling ball drilling machine 4 years ago. I bought same WEN floor standing drill press like yours. Build my own clamp and adjustable X Y table to clamp the ball. I also use the plug cutter to calibrate. Drill bits are expensive and they get dull easy after drilling a few ball so I bought a carbide tip Fostner bit in amazon for $10 to $20 and it cuts better and cleaner. Great video.