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[GeoLes]

From EHow.com:

I stumbled upon this while surfing today. Try this with your new DV8 and tell me how it works for you and then maybe I will try it. (very big maybe)


How to Monogram Bowling Balls

Audrey Farley
Audrey Farley began writing professionally in 2007. She has been featured in various issues of "The Mountain Echo" and "The Messenger." Farley has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Richmond and a Master of Arts in English literature from Virginia Commonwealth University. She teaches English composition at a community college.


By Audrey Farley, eHow Contributor Share

Monogrammed bowling balls add a personal touch. A monogrammed bowling ball is specially customized with the name or initials of a bowler or team. Monogrammed bowling balls distinguish your ball from others, making it less likely for someone to inadvertently take your ball. Monogrammed bowling balls are appropriate souvenirs for retiring bowlers or tournament winners. To properly monogram a bowling ball, follow certain steps to prime, paint and seal the ball.

Things You'll Need:
Tub of sand
Word processor
Scissors
Pencil
Adhesive-backed paper
X-Acto knife
Rubbing alcohol
Sandpaper
Cloths and towels
Latex primer
Paintbrushes
Latex paint
Polyurethane

1. Place the ball in a tub of sand or coffee grinds so that it won't roll as you work.

2. Create stencils of the letters that you want to monogram on the ball. Print block letters from a word processor. Cut the letters out of paper and place on adhesive-backed paper. Trace the letters with a pencil and use an X-Acto knife to cut out the letters. Make a separate stencil for each letter to be used.

3. Place the stencils (with block letters removed) on the bowling ball. Remove adhesive backing so the stencils stick. Position the stencils so the letters are arranged exactly where you want them on the ball.

4. Rub alcohol on the bowling ball inside the letters to remove the wax finish. Work the alcohol into the paint inside the letter shapes. If you don't remove the wax finish, paint won't stick to the surface. Use a cloth or rag to apply the alcohol.

5. Rub sandpaper on the ball inside the letters. Sanding, like alcohol, will remove the wax finish. Remove debris and powder from the ball; dab with a wet towel and then pat dry with a clean towel.

6. Prime the bowling ball by painting inside the letters with white latex primer. Apply two layers of primer and allow the primer to dry for 24 hours before applying paint.

7. Paint inside the letters to monogram the ball. Ideally, choose a color paint that contrasts with the color of the bowling ball. Otherwise, monogrammed letters won't be visible. Let the paint dry for 24 hours.

8. Seal the bowling ball. Paint polyurethane inside the letters to protect the paint from chipping or peeling. If the ball is to be used for decorative purposes, apply one layer of polyurethane. If the ball is to be used in play, apply two to three layers of polyurethane.

I hear the Martha Stwart also give bowling tips.

[got_a_300]

From what I know about the USBC rules on bowling balls
that ball would be illegal to use in sanctioned leagues or
tournaments as there is to be no foreign substance applied
to the outside surface of the ball.

The only way to have a ball monogrammed and have it be legal
is to have the letters pressed into the surface of the ball and filled
in with a colored pencil/crayon/factory paint as long as it isn't above
the surface of the ball just like a factory label.

I think Audrey Farley needs to go and read the USBC rule book.

[Gunz1911]

It is a cool Ideal for a Retired ball.

[JPbowl]

I usually get odd colored grip inserts so i know which ball is mine.

Word processor ? what is it 1990?
What would the font options be here... sans serif ? lol

5. Rub sandpaper on the ball inside the letters. (im sure this will be extremely precise)

[GeoLes]

I usually get odd colored grip inserts so i know which ball is mine.

Word processor ? what is it 1990?
What would the font options be here... sans serif ? lol

5. Rub sandpaper on the ball inside the letters. (im sure this will be extremely precise)

No problem is you select a 225 pt font.

[bowl1820]

Word processor ? what is it 1990?

That's about where that's probability from.

A lot of that ehow stuff on bowling is like that, it's like it's been copied from old magazines/books. The writers don't really seem to know what they are writing about.

[bowl1820]

Here's good one:

How to Fit a Bowling Ball Properly
By Kendra Dahlstrom, eHow Contributor



Instructions

1

First and foremost, you should find a pro shop that specializes in bowling ball fitting. Discount stores will not only give you cheaper equipment, they will also give you lower quality. (I'm okay with this one)
2

Determine your grip style. There are three styles: Conventional, fingertip, and semi fingertip. Most people use the conventional grip which has you sink your fingers into the holes to second joint. The fingertip grip sinks your fingers up to the first joint, and the semi finger tip is even less than that. (someone doesn't know what a semi fingertip is here)
3

Insert your thumb into the holes up to the webbing. This will allow you to better gauge the hole distance and the snugness of the holes. (this doesn't even make sense if your at the pro shop.)
4

Determine the desired angle of the thumb. The closer the thumb is to the finger holes, the more reverse pitch you will need. (Yeah you need the right pitch on the holes)
5

Try out your selected ball. Play for at least 1 entire game to see if the ball fits your style. Measurements can only take you so far.

Tips & Warnings

The best grip design is one thumb hole and two middle finger holes. (yeah two thumbholes and one fingerhole wouldn't cut it.)

Having holes drilled by a discount store may leave you with a low quality product. Many times the employees don't know the basics of bowling ball drilling. (true enough, but most all "discount stores " quit drilling balls years ago if they even sell them.)

[GeoLes]

Like I said. If it's on the internet, it has to be true