UPSB v3
Tutorials Pending Approval / Ballbearing Mod
by CheeseSpin
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Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 04:13:48
This is a pen mod I invented that is the perfect mod for spinners who prefer heavy pens with great momentum. It is also extremely cheap to make.
I didn't know what to call it so I decided to call it the Ballbearing Mod (use of ball bearings). The classic version of this mod is black (which is the one which I will teach you how to build), but it can be done with any color pen, as long as the size and weight are similar, as shown below.
Classic:
White version with tips (Namae body, Calpioca caps):
Neon green version with purple stripe (PaperMate Intro body and caps):
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Statistics (of Classic version):
Name: Ballbearing Mod
Center of Gravity: COP
Length: 18.5 cm
Weight: HEAVY
Style: Double sided
Writing Mechanism: Non-retractable
Ink-Type: Roller-ball
Estimated cost: $5-10
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MATERIALS LIST
Pens needed:
(2) Sanford 60153 Uni-Ball Micro
(2) Office Depot brand mechanical pencils w/ black grips
Others materials:
(2) Ball bearings (metal balls)...(a good substitute is marbles, but ball bearings are suggested since they are more durable)
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STEP ONE.
Use your hands to break off the metal clips on the ends of both caps. It doesn't matter if the small cap on the top of the pen cap comes off, because it will be covered.
STEP TWO.
Now double cap the pen. If it has writing on the barrel, you can erase it off with a Magic Rub eraser. It should look something like this.
STEP THREE.
Now take the two black grips off of your mechanical pencils and apply them to each end of the caps. Don't slide it over completely, leave enough room in the grips so that the ball bearings can snugly fit into each end.
This pen should now look like this. It's nearly identical to the finished product. We're almost finished here
STEP FOUR.
Now you take each ball bearing (or marble, whichever you're using).
And you shove them into the grips on both ends (one bearing per side!)
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AND YOU'RE DONE!
Have fun spinning your new Ballbearing Mod!
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Q&A
Q: Can you make other colored pens except for black? Is it still a Ballbearing Mod?
A: Yes, just use different pens (as long as they're around the same length, diamete, weight, etc., they'll perform just as well!). And yes, it would still be a Ballbearing Mod, only the color of the pen is different than the classic version.
Q: What type of spinners would you recommend this pen for?
A: I would strongly recommend this mod for intermediate-advanced spinners who prefer using heavier pens and are looking for great momentum.
Q: Where can I get ball bearings?
A: You might be able to find them at some arts and crafts stores, but you can get them out of those cheap pyraminxes that you can get off of eBay. That's where I got mine. Also, an easy-to-find substitute is marbles, but they're not as great as ball bearings.
Q: Where'd you get the Calpioca caps that you used on your white Ballbearing Mod?
A: They come off of Calpioca marker pens, which you may be able to find at your local arts and crafts store.
Q: How did you attach your tips to the ball bearings?
A: I used superglue. I squeezed some superglue onto a piece of paper and dabbed it with the base of the tip. Then I pressed it firmly to the ball bearing (as it is inside the grip) and left it to dry over night. Best if you don't spin aggressively with it the next day, just in case.
Q: When I drop my pen on my desk at school and it lands on the metal surface of the ball bearing, it always makes a big clank sound. How do I prevent this?
A: Attach tips. Or if you don't want to, then I guess you could try pulling the grip out more and pushing the ball bearing in deeper so that less surface is exposed.
Q: How do I remove the printing on the barrel of my pen?
A: You can rub it away with an eraser. IT takes a while, but don't worry, it'll work. It works the fastest when using a Magic Rub eraser. Don't try to scratch the printing off! It'll leaving scratch marks on the surface of the plastic.
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Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 04:28:15
Holy...
91 grams? seriously? -
Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 04:34:49
You might wanna check your measurements
I doubt peem would want a 91 gram pen
how come some of them use ball bearings or w/e and some use hgg tips?
Edit: This is pretty much a standard DC mod. Put caps on a body, throw on grips, and add tips.
Edit 2: apparently, i didn't see the post before me
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Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 04:39:22QUOTE (hoiboy @ Jan 12 2010, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You might wanna check your measurements
I doubt peem would want a 91 gram pen
how come some of them use ball bearings or w/e and some use signo tips?
Edit: This is pretty much a standard DC mod. Put caps on a body, throw on grips, and add tips.
Edit 2: apparently, i didn't see the post before me
I think on some of them you can see the outline of the ball bearing and there's a signo tip on top of that. -
Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 05:41:28
umm... some people use the abbreviation "CS" for Comssa... so yeah, might want to change that
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Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 05:46:20QUOTE (CPM8 @ Jan 12 2010, 10:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>umm... some people use the abbreviation "CS" for Comssa... so yeah, might want to change that
also its too close to my mod's name, Ck mod -
Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 05:50:44
TL;DR
QUOTEWeight: About 91 grams
WTFhax
The pen itself is pretty nice and standard, if the metal ball bearing is skipped. Mind giving specs without the metal ball bearings?
I think "heavy" is a term used freely in general, but in PS'ing "heavy" peaks at the Buster CYL (or CYL^2, if you wanna be like that). That's 20grams-ish. I seriously fear for the wrists since that's a lot of torque. -
Date: Wed, Jan 13 2010 22:41:54QUOTE (+Guitrum+ @ Jan 12 2010, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>also its too close to my mod's name, Ck mod
Haha, sorry, I didn't see that. I'll change it. ;) -
Date: Fri, Jan 15 2010 03:10:38
uhh yeh ur grams measurement is wrong or something. 91 grams is over 4x the weight of a bust cyl.
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Date: Tue, Jan 19 2010 04:52:35QUOTE (VendettaBF @ Jan 14 2010, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>uhh yeh ur grams measurement is wrong or something. 91 grams is over 4x the weight of a bust cyl.
Uhm..yeah, I think I did measure it quite inaccurately, sorry about that, everyone..
I'll remeasure the weight and post it.. -
Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 01:35:34
LMAO 91g xD
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Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 03:25:33QUOTE (blahblahting @ Jan 19 2010, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>LMAO 91g xD wtf
...Can you read? Look at my post right above yours.. -
Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 03:45:44QUOTE (CheeseSpin @ Jan 19 2010, 11:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>...Can you read? Look at my post right above yours..
lol it's not a crack on you or anything bro, just the idea of a 91 gram pen is pretty funny xD -
Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 04:43:00
Weight = Heavy?
Have you remeasured it yet? -
Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 04:53:50
whats up with all these new people using weights and shit for mods????? bearings, bullets, whats next?
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Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 04:58:29QUOTE (spinneraddiction @ Jan 20 2010, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>whats up with all these new people using weights and shit for mods????? bearings, bullets, whats next?
ive used fishing weights in my mods for years ... -
Date: Wed, Jan 20 2010 04:58:48QUOTE (spinneraddiction @ Jan 19 2010, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>whats up with all these new people using weights and shit for mods????? bearings, bullets, whats next?
You forgot arrowheads -
Date: Thu, Jan 21 2010 01:33:27QUOTE (spinneraddiction @ Jan 19 2010, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>whats up with all these new people using weights and shit for mods????? bearings, bullets, whats next?
This is not a beginners mod..this is a really great mod for advanced spinners as well...maybe you should actually try spinning the mod before posting comments like this -
Date: Thu, Jan 21 2010 01:39:06QUOTE (CheeseSpin @ Jan 20 2010, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>This is not a beginners mod..this is a really great mod for advanced spinners as well...maybe you should actually try spinning the mod before posting comments like this
Valid point but the idea of subbing marbles in the ends of a mod sounds stupid. also It seems like there is not specific body grip or cap which is sort of stupid. you basically taking any DC mod and shoving marbles in the end!?!? 0.o -
Date: Thu, Jan 21 2010 01:45:50
The reasong everyong thinks you mod it bad is because it had marbles... I mean, shit! This is pen spinning here (but I like the ink inside. +1 for that)
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Date: Sat, Jan 23 2010 14:32:54QUOTE (CheeseSpin @ Jan 20 2010, 07:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>This is not a beginners mod..this is a really great mod for advanced spinners as well...maybe you should actually try spinning the mod before posting comments like this
It has no spinning space -
Date: Thu, Jan 28 2010 13:44:20
Hmm nice I might try this out, although I spin with heavy mods, 90 ± 2 grams is pretty heavy very beastly.
Well, anyways it looks pretty cool. Id give it a try.
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Date: Fri, Jan 29 2010 02:02:28QUOTE (Tushix @ Jan 20 2010, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The reasong everyong thinks you mod it bad is because it had marbles... I mean, shit! This is pen spinning here (but I like the ink inside. +1 for that)
No..people think it's bad because it is heavy. My weight calculation of 91 grams was way off, I'm sorry, guys, please stop reposting about the "91 gram" weight. And they are not marbles, I think marbles are stupid to be used but it is used as a substitution material. You use ball bearings, which are used in many other hobbies including Rubik's cubes, etc.