Bake vs Bath?

[dnhoffman]

And just in case anyone wants to see how to make the DIY option that's virtually the same thing as Nuball and the new innovative personal oven, see here:
http://www.bowlingboards.com/threads...ling-Ball-Oven

[tccstudent]

One of these two statements may be true, one is definitely not.

Pro Shop oil removal oven:
Test balls were warmed in the Revivor oil removal oven. Oil was wiped from the surface of the ball every 10-15 minutes using ball cleaner and paper towels. Six cycles of oil removal were required before the test balls stopped sweating out oil. After this procedure, the reaction of the test balls was identical to the reaction of the control balls.

These test balls had 90 games and took 6 cycles. How many cycles would it take for a ball with well over 1000 games take.

[Ptnomore]

Pro Shop oil removal oven:
Test balls were warmed in the Revivor oil removal oven. Oil was wiped from the surface of the ball every 10-15 minutes using ball cleaner and paper towels. Six cycles of oil removal were required before the test balls stopped sweating out oil. After this procedure, the reaction of the test balls was identical to the reaction of the control balls.

These test balls had 90 games and took 6 cycles. How many cycles would it take for a ball with well over 1000 games take.

It'll be about the same as those test balls. The amount of oil that the balls can absorb is not unlimited. They reach a limit and it's at that point that the balls stop reacting and moving. Yours reached that limit a long time ago.

I leave mine in for longer that 15 minutes though, but not longer than 30. Just my method. No reason for it. I know other guys, pro-shop operator included that leave them in for an hour. Shorter time might keep the core from getting as hot as the coverstock. Dunno. Sounds good in theory. Might not matter one way or another. No idea on that one.

[MICHAEL]

I just bought: 'Nesco FD-60 Snackmaster Express 4-Tray Foo...

www.amazon.com


Nesco/American Harvest - "The Best Food Dehydrators in the World" FD-60 Snackmaster Express Food Dehydrator!

I also ordered the 2 extra sets of two rings! Can't wait to bake them there balls! I gather from reading all the threads it will give the balls new life!! The whole thing cost me a little over 80.00 bucks!

Will let you know my observations as to the workings of this Food dehydrator in regards oil extraction! Great savings compared to other devisees.

[GoodGravy]

Just my 2 cents:

Went out a couple of weeks ago and got a good food dehydrator. Got the extra rings, cut out the middles and threw a ball in there. All I can say is WOW. If you want a cheap way to keep you ball 'like new', go get yourself one of those dehydrators and your good to go...just make sure that it uses the fan/hot air convection and not an exposed heating element.

And yes, I spent the better part of a year trying to use hot water...not even close to how well my home made ball oven works

[Perrin]

I've posted about it a few times on here.

I use the dishwasher method. Light wash cycle with heated dry and sanitize options turned off.

~45 minutes and works amazing..... actually too good (have to throw a few practice games to get a little oil back in the cover before it's back to 'normal')

I do this every 3-4 months no soap or anthing like that placed in the dischwasher with the grip center down so that the water can drain from the fingers/thumb


I have tried the tub method, bucket method, and oven methods and don't like any of them. I have found teh dishwasher to be both more effective and easier.

the dehydrator method looks pretty good but sounds like you have to keep a pretty close eye on it and do manual ball cleanup every 15 minutes or so..

[MICHAEL]

Oven be here Wednesdays, and the extra set of two rings, Thursday!! under 90.00 bucks including shipping fee, through Amazon.com Thanks for all the tips, and information!!

[tccstudent]

Well I picked up my ball that has been baking, and I threw a practice game with it. The results didnt seem to good to me. I expected it to bring some of the hook back and that just didnt happen. I guess that ball is just destined to be a spare ball now or for when the lanes are totally burnt.

[MICHAEL]

Well I picked up my ball that has been baking, and I threw a practice game with it. The results didnt seem to good to me. I expected it to bring some of the hook back and that just didnt happen. I guess that ball is just destined to be a spare ball now or for when the lanes are totally burnt.

ICEMAN hates SNOW,,, even Hates Snow men!!! Like Ice cycles!!!


WHAT???? After I ordered the ,,,,THE,,, It's suppose to be here today if the snow doesn't stall its delivery! Dishwasher works better??? What is an Iceman to do!!

When you had your practice game were YOU FOLLOWING THOUGH with your delivery???? Most have remarkable results that have baked?

O well after I get my dehydrator I will bake one of my balls that I know is dripping with oil, and give my observations! It will be an Alien Ball that I purchased 2 years ago, that lost its snap? I think its the Red Alien ball if I remember correctly!

This will be fun to test! I might give another ball I have that goes back to about that same time period to see how the dish washer works in comparison!!

[MICHAEL]

Hello,

We're writing about the order you placed on February 01, 2014
We wanted to let you know that your package may not arrive on time due to extreme weather conditions or an unforeseen natural event. Shipping carriers in the area of your delivery address--or cities along the delivery route--are reporting delivery delays because of these conditions. UPS will deliver the package as soon as possible. We are sorry about this unavoidable delay and we appreciate your patience.



"Nesco FD-60 Snackmaster Express 4-Tray Food Dehydrator"

(Well snowed in, and I don't have my Dehydrator to play with!!!)) Lots of snow at my place, close to 12 inches, plus some high drifts!)