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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:31 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Final Diameter is definitely an issue. I measure them, I have a special gauge, for diameter. I base my recondition on that. If they are smaller to begin with, I don’t do the perfect job. All you can do is remove surface area or fill depressions. if you throw a smaller diam. ball and it moves the pin, and it doesn’t fall, there is a good chance it would fall with a full side legal ball. That can make a difference between winning a tournament or losing.
     
  2. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:32 AM
    50Buck

    50Buck Living rent free Timmy the Tool's head

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    Ah, so bigger balls, even fractionally bigger, are better.
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:32 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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  4. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:32 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    No idea what you mean..
    :hattip:
     
  5. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:35 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Yes sir..
    There is an older woman that bowls with a much smaller diameter ball. It’s lighter and easier for her to hold on to.
    There is no drive but she has fun and that’s what matters to her.
     
  6. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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  7. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:37 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Well, off to practice…..
    See how bad I suck this time.
    Last few weeks have been horrible.
     
  8. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:39 AM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    Mrs. SpruceMica has met you and Mike so we can probably cross her off the list of possible sign-ups.
     
  9. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:39 AM
    50Buck

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    Good luck!
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:40 AM
    50Buck

    50Buck Living rent free Timmy the Tool's head

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    Not sure spouses of members would be a good idea. More ladies is fine, but we don't need spouse drama.
     
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    MTgirl too many frogs, not enough princes... Moderator

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    Well I more qualify for the stock club than I do the 50’s club… :laugh:
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    oh, but see, that’s part of the deal. I hang out and I get all of your wives’ cell numbers. Then when you get out of line I just call them up and let them deal with you. Saves on wear and tear on the ol’ ban hammer.
     
  12. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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    Hah! Being single for the win!
     
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  13. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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    :fistbump:
     
  14. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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    MQQSE I take naps

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  15. Oct 8, 2024 at 8:57 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    :eek: I knew it! :spy:
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    I grew up long before the internet. We had to really work for anything
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:23 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    Not at the moment. Right now I'm here for you.
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  18. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:26 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Definitely the wrong Adam in this case
     
  19. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:35 AM
    kidsmoke

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  20. Oct 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM
    kidsmoke

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    Drops in for a how-dee-doo, and starts swingin' the ban hammer post haste!

    this 'bigger ballz' discussion may indeed be relevant.
     
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