Looking at ball spinners. What should I look for?

[e-tank]

respirators and dust masks? What's with all the dry sanding?

Every pro shop I've been in used wet sanding. beside keeping the dust down, your pads and paper will last longer and cut better.

And most all home spinner instructions with tell you to use a spray bottle or at least dunk your pad/papers in a bucket of water as you sand.

this. I do all my own surfacing via wet sanding. Never had a problem with dusk. Not to mention wet sanding helps your pads last longer

[dnhoffman]

respirators and dust masks? What's with all the dry sanding?

Every pro shop I've been in used wet sanding. beside keeping the dust down, your pads and paper will last longer and cut better.

And most all home spinner instructions with tell you to use a spray bottle or at least dunk your pad/papers in a bucket of water as you sand.

I only wet sand, and rarely see dust ( although it's messy as can be ) but it still affects my lungs. Only if I'm opening up some new surface by starting at 240/360 though. If it's just 500/final then I don't worry about it.

[MICHAEL]

polish, and cleaning fluids can, and will be absorbed through your skin! I wear cheap rubber gloves I purchase at Costco/Sams stores. Hands and skin in general do absorb into your body substances you use to clean and polish your ball. So ALWAYS wear protective gear on your hands.

And yes Always wet your sand paper, or pads, (as does Iceman), for it will keep the dust down, to almost zero, and make your pads last longer, and do a better job!

I still say a good spinner it the best item a bowler can have in his arsenal, but knowing how to use it is KEY!!