http://www.bowltech.com/forums/ Bowl-Tech - The World Wide Connection for Bowling Service Since 1997 en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:38:25 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bowltech.com/forums/images/styles/lifeElement/misc/rss.png http://www.bowltech.com/forums/ http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53894-Making-Heavy-Pins&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:31:25 GMT I was wondering if anyone has a good way of making heavy pins? We would... I was wondering if anyone has a good way of making heavy pins? We would like to run a small ongoing tournament with heavy wood. looked on here, and only found some small ideas. Would like to hear if someone has some steps to help me eliminate failed attempts and definate do nots! If ya know what I mean! I have not seen anything for sale from companies, or on the classifieds section. If you want to sell some, PM me. Thanks in advance! ]]> Bowling Pins JACKO http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53894-Making-Heavy-Pins http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53893-NOT-SETTING-PINS&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:10:50 GMT LET ME BEGIN WITH I AM NOT A MECHANIC ! I am the owner of uvalde bowling... LET ME BEGIN WITH I AM NOT A MECHANIC ! I am the owner of uvalde bowling center. I have a 82-70 that will not set pins. Sweep drops and scores but the nothing. 9 pin switch ohm wise checks good. Table does not move. repl. mtr on table. nothing. I can make it move by engaging the table relay in chassis but still no setting of pins. Gary ]]> chef http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53893-NOT-SETTING-PINS http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53892-How-to-convert-Kegel-(KOSI)-oil-pattern-to-A22&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:52:33 GMT Hello guys. Is it possible to convert Kegel (KOSI) oil pattern to... Hello guys.
Is it possible to convert Kegel (KOSI) oil pattern to Authority 22?
I understand that the model will be little bit different but it is better than nothing.
It is obviously that there must me some recalculation formula from one to second.
Do you know somebody how to do it?
Thank you for yours any ideas.
Filip ]]> A22 Lane Machine / Patterns filip http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53892-How-to-convert-Kegel-(KOSI)-oil-pattern-to-A22 http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53890-Head-Mechanic-Needed-Danville-VA&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:55:38 GMT Riverside Lanes is a 40 lane bowling center located in Danville, VA. We... Riverside Lanes is a 40 lane bowling center located in Danville, VA. We have new Brunswick SPL Synthetic Lanes (as of July 2012), Brunswick A2 pinsetters, Qubica Conqueror scoring systems and a Kegel Walker lane machine. We are looking for an experienced Head Mechanic who will be responsible for:

• Developing and following an effective preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repairing mechanical equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Repair and maintain A2 pinsetter and ball lift electrical equipment.
• Repairing and maintaining scoring equipment.
• Repairing and maintaining lane machine.
• Lane maintenance and repair.
• Housekeeping of pit area.
• Keep records of parts, cost, and machine performance.
• Train and develop pin chase staff.
• Prepare orders of parts and supplies for manager's approval.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Assists in planning service maintenance budgets.
• Assists in preparing annual forecasting of major improvements and repair programs.
• Follow all OHSA safety guidelines
• General building maintenence.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, personable, reliable, have excellent communication skills, and able to perform the listed job duties. A minimum of 2-3 years experience at or above the B-mechanic level on Brunswick A2 or higher pinsetter maintenance and repair.

Salary will be negotiable and based on experience. Must be willing to relocate to Danville, VA.

Submit Resume to richard@bowlriverside.com ]]> Help Wanted BowlingMBA http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53890-Head-Mechanic-Needed-Danville-VA http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53889-Pinsetter-Tech-Wanted-in-Wallingford-CT&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:45:43 GMT *Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun,... Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment!!!! Look No Further! The Brunswick Corporation has over 165 years of being the leader in the recreation and leisure products industry with sales of excess of $400 million.

We are currently in need of a Part-Time, Pinsetter Technician for our Brunswick’s Colony Lanes Bowling Center located in Wallingford, CT.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for immediately correcting all minor malfunctions of the automatic pinsetter
• Oil lanes with lane machine.
• Repairs or replaces broken pieces of the pinsetter.
• Performs service on automatic pinsetter correcting pin jams and minor malfunctions and recording stops on stop sheet.
• Cleans, repairs and refinishes pins. Replaces bad pins when necessary. Uses DBA spin clean machine.
• Keeps pit and stop area neat and clean at all times.
• Maintains safe environment for guests, employees and self.
• Embraces S.T.A.R.T (Show Your Smile, Tell Them Hello, Act Enthusiastically, Really Care and Thank Everyone) and applies the concept to all employee and guest interactions.
• Embodies and demonstrates the key behaviors associated with the Brunswick Bowling Retail values of guest service, passion for bowling and entertainment, integrity and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Mechanical experience is helpful but not mandatory
Must be at least 18 years old.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Schedule: Part-time work only. Must be available to work nights, weekends and possible holidays.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay
• Career Advancement
• Discounted Bowling

To Apply: Please visit us at https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2jobs.com and reference req# 9418 to complete all application tasks.

OR

https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2j...&CurrentPage=1

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
(Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) ]]> Help Wanted speedyg http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53889-Pinsetter-Tech-Wanted-in-Wallingford-CT http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53888-Pinsetter-Tech-Wanted-for-Fair-Lawn-NJ-Bowling-Center&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:52 GMT *Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun,... Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment!!!! Look No Further! The Brunswick Corporation has over 165 years of being the leader in the recreation and leisure products industry with sales of excess of $400 million.

We are currently in need of a Part-Time, Pinsetter Technician for our Brunswick’s Fair Lawn Lanes Bowling Center located in Fair Lawn, NJ.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for immediately correcting all minor malfunctions of the automatic pinsetter
• Oil lanes with lane machine.
• Repairs or replaces broken pieces of the pinsetter.
• Performs service on automatic pinsetter correcting pin jams and minor malfunctions and recording stops on stop sheet.
• Cleans, repairs and refinishes pins. Replaces bad pins when necessary. Uses DBA spin clean machine.
• Keeps pit and stop area neat and clean at all times.
• Maintains safe environment for guests, employees and self.
• Embraces S.T.A.R.T (Show Your Smile, Tell Them Hello, Act Enthusiastically, Really Care and Thank Everyone) and applies the concept to all employee and guest interactions.
• Embodies and demonstrates the key behaviors associated with the Brunswick Bowling Retail values of guest service, passion for bowling and entertainment, integrity and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Mechanical experience is helpful but not mandatory
Must be at least 18 years old.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Schedule: Part-time work only. Must be available to work nights, weekends and possible holidays.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay
• Career Advancement
• Discounted Bowling

To Apply: Please visit us at https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2jobs.com and reference req# 9382 to complete all application tasks.

OR

https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2j...&CurrentPage=1

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
(Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) ]]> Help Wanted speedyg http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53888-Pinsetter-Tech-Wanted-for-Fair-Lawn-NJ-Bowling-Center http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53887-Pinsetter-Technician-Wanted-for-Bowling-Center-(Homewood-IL)&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:22:21 GMT *Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun,... Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment!!!! Look No Further! The Brunswick Corporation has over 165 years of being the leader in the recreation and leisure products industry with sales of excess of $400 million.

We are currently in need of a Part-Time, Pinsetter Technician for our Brunswick Zone XL Homewood Bowling Center located in Homewood,IL.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for immediately correcting all minor malfunctions of the automatic pinsetter
• Oil lanes with lane machine.
• Repairs or replaces broken pieces of the pinsetter.
• Performs service on automatic pinsetter correcting pin jams and minor malfunctions and recording stops on stop sheet.
• Cleans, repairs and refinishes pins. Replaces bad pins when necessary. Uses DBA spin clean machine.
• Keeps pit and stop area neat and clean at all times.
• Maintains safe environment for guests, employees and self.
• Embraces S.T.A.R.T (Show Your Smile, Tell Them Hello, Act Enthusiastically, Really Care and Thank Everyone) and applies the concept to all employee and guest interactions.
• Embodies and demonstrates the key behaviors associated with the Brunswick Bowling Retail values of guest service, passion for bowling and entertainment, integrity and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Mechanical experience is helpful but not mandatory
Must be at least 18 years old.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Schedule: Part-time work only. Must be available to work nights, weekends and possible holidays.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay
• Career Advancement
• Discounted Bowling

To Apply: Please visit us at https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2jobs.com and reference req# 8079 to complete all application tasks.

OR

https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2j...&CurrentPage=1

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
(Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) ]]> Help Wanted speedyg http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53887-Pinsetter-Technician-Wanted-for-Bowling-Center-(Homewood-IL) http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53886-Pinsetter-Technician-Wanted-for-Wheat-Ridge-CO!&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:18:11 GMT *Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun,... Looking for an Exciting, Part-time opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment!!!! Look No Further! The Brunswick Corporation has over 165 years of being the leader in the recreation and leisure products industry with sales of excess of $400 million.

We are currently in need of a Part-Time, Pinsetter Technician for our Brunswick Zone Wheat Ridge Bowling Center located in Wheat Ridge, CO.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for immediately correcting all minor malfunctions of the automatic pinsetter
• Oil lanes with lane machine.
• Repairs or replaces broken pieces of the pinsetter.
• Performs service on automatic pinsetter correcting pin jams and minor malfunctions and recording stops on stop sheet.
• Cleans, repairs and refinishes pins. Replaces bad pins when necessary. Uses DBA spin clean machine.
• Keeps pit and stop area neat and clean at all times.
• Maintains safe environment for guests, employees and self.
• Embraces S.T.A.R.T (Show Your Smile, Tell Them Hello, Act Enthusiastically, Really Care and Thank Everyone) and applies the concept to all employee and guest interactions.
• Embodies and demonstrates the key behaviors associated with the Brunswick Bowling Retail values of guest service, passion for bowling and entertainment, integrity and teamwork.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Mechanical experience is helpful but not mandatory
Must be at least 18 years old.

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Schedule: Part-time work only. Must be available to work nights, weekends and possible holidays.

Benefits:

• Hourly pay
• Career Advancement
• Discounted Bowling

To Apply: Please visit us at https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2jobs.com and reference req# 8056 to complete all application tasks.

OR

https://www.brunswickcareers.apply2j...&CurrentPage=1

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
(Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) ]]> Help Wanted speedyg http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53886-Pinsetter-Technician-Wanted-for-Wheat-Ridge-CO! http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53885-Facility-Manager-Kansas-City-Area&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:20:44 GMT Upscale Center in Kansas City is interviewing for Facility Manager. ... Upscale Center in Kansas City is interviewing for Facility Manager. Experience with Brunswick A-2's, scoring, electrical, plumbing, Electronics, and knowledge of HVAC are needed for this position. The idea candidate would be an up and coming center mechanic or B mechanic looking for the opportunity to be a facility manager. If you are interested, please send your resume to pincurean@cox.net. ]]> Help Wanted pincureanaz http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53885-Facility-Manager-Kansas-City-Area http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53880-OPINIONS-of-parts&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:52:28 GMT So I want some opinions from everyone on whats the best brand or make or... So I want some opinions from everyone on whats the best brand or make or type of quality to buy for AMF 82-70s. The two parts are the trip arm for the distributor and the distributor belt. tell me what you think is best for the machine. ]]> tivoli55 http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53880-OPINIONS-of-parts http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53878-Accuscore-Plus-LIU-boards&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:17:09 GMT I have 32 lanes, 4 "A" cards in the LIU.

Can you mix-mach different letter boards? And what helps with identification of other LIU boards without stickers on them? ]]> AMF Scoring Systems Discussion House http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53878-Accuscore-Plus-LIU-boards http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53877-Question-for-GSX-guys&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:55:52 GMT Ok, saw something I've never seen before. Was in Vegas last week at the Orleans which has a 70 lane bowling center. Walked in about 1:30 am and they had about 50 lanes going ($1 games), all of the lanes that were off had sweeps down, so I thought maybe a rowdy crowd and they didn't want pits full of houseballs, so I come back the next day in the afternoon, same thing, all lanes that were off had sweeps down. Never encountered this before, and is this a normal option for the GSX, just curious. ]]> Brunswick GS Pinsetters Toomany10pins http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53877-Question-for-GSX-guys http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53876-Pictures&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:55:28 GMT Not a technical question so feel free to move this thread if you want to. ... Not a technical question so feel free to move this thread if you want to. I work on Brunswick A2's and have seen A's and AMF machines in person and up close. However, I have not seen any GS/X machines up close and personal. Nor any pictures really for that matter. Would it be possible for some of you that work on those machines to capture some pictures for this curious fella? :) Perhaps even some video of the machine in action. I've looked at YouTube but nothing really caught my eye. Just a general idea, but nothing up close and personal ya know. ]]> Brunswick Equipment Picture Gallery JohnSebeny http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53876-Pictures http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53875-Printing-Booking-Sheet&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:56:55 GMT I know why the computer score software defaults to landscape for printing... I know why the computer score software defaults to landscape for printing the booking sheet, but for a 10 lane center it is a waste of paper. The center in question is a lounge, and they keep a copy at the host stand at the door so they know what is going on. Anyone know how to correct this, all software and printer settings are set for portrait, but if they want the booking sheet in portrait they always have to select it...cant just hit print. ]]> Computer Score / Vantech Scoring michigan82 http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53875-Printing-Booking-Sheet http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53873-Another-mystery-part-to-me&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:34:17 GMT Found these in all the electrical boxes - located down on bottom right... Found these in all the electrical boxes - located down on bottom right near accelerator cannon plug - what were these for?





Marty - Pro Bowl West ]]> Pinsetters Brunswick A-A2 Marty Murphy http://www.bowltech.com/forums/showthread.php?53873-Another-mystery-part-to-me