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Mike Prince

Mike Prince

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I use the All-Star metal indicator, have for the past couple of years.  Mine has acquired a nice "patina", losing some of the shine and actually corroding a bit from sweat on the back side to the point where I get some grip on it.

 

In any case, I got ready to start the first of 2 games behind the plate Wednesday night and realized that I had left my indicator in the gear bag.  I don't use an indicator on the bases, but I do on the plate and I contemplated going without one here and decided not to.  I asked my partner if he had his, he did and thankfully he let me borrow it - a metal Markwort with plastic wheels.  Took a bit to get used to it as it has the standard round wheels and reads 4 balls/3 strikes/3 outs, but all was good.  What struck me was how smooth the wheels turned and how positive the clicks were.

 

Got home and decided to disassemble my All-Star.  Cleaned all the wheels and springs first with soap and water and then some fine sandpaper where there was buildup or corrosion. Put it back together and it is better than new.  No more rough turning of wheels.

 

There, that feels better now... :)

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johnnyg08
johnnyg08

I recondition mine for about $10 + shipping every 8-10 years or so.

Mike Prince
Mike Prince

So I guess the humor level is low today....   Happy Friday!

RichMSN
RichMSN

That's fine for those of you who like umpiring without one.  I'd rather not.

gnhbua93

gnhbua93

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I use the All-Star metal indicator, have for the past couple of years.  Mine has acquired a nice "patina", losing some of the shine and actually corroding a bit from sweat on the back side to the point where I get some grip on it.

 

In any case, I got ready to start the first of 2 games behind the plate Wednesday night and realized that I had left my indicator in the gear bag.  I don't use an indicator on the bases, but I do on the plate and I contemplated going without one here and decided not to.  I asked my partner if he had his, he did and thankfully he let me borrow it - a metal Markwort with plastic wheels.  Took a bit to get used to it as it has the standard round wheels and reads 4 balls/3 strikes/3 outs, but all was good.  What struck me was how smooth the wheels turned and how positive the clicks were.

 

Got home and decided to disassemble my All-Star.  Cleaned all the wheels and springs first with soap and water and then some fine sandpaper where there was buildup or corrosion. Put it back together and it is better than new.  No more rough turning of wheels.

 

There, that feels better now... :)

You can start an indicator reconditioning business.  :wave:

Thunderheads

Thunderheads

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So I guess the humor level is low today....

 

Happy Friday!

WOW!!!

I love it!!!!

 

That's great Mike!!!

 

That reminds me of something .........

 

At one time I was VERY much into bowling and was involved in a forum much like this ..........on friday's we did a thing called 'fry-day' and we would knowingly rip on each other, or try to trick one another, etc, etc ..... everyone knew it, although it could get nasty, but it was fun!

 

Mike's indicator joke reminds me of that!

 

POST OF THE DAY MR. PRINCE!!! :D:notworthy:

boyinr

boyinr

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I use the All-Star metal indicator, have for the past couple of years.  Mine has acquired a nice "patina", losing some of the shine and actually corroding a bit from sweat on the back side to the point where I get some grip on it.

 

In any case, I got ready to start the first of 2 games behind the plate Wednesday night and realized that I had left my indicator in the gear bag.  I don't use an indicator on the bases, but I do on the plate and I contemplated going without one here and decided not to.  I asked my partner if he had his, he did and thankfully he let me borrow it - a metal Markwort with plastic wheels.  Took a bit to get used to it as it has the standard round wheels and reads 4 balls/3 strikes/3 outs, but all was good.  What struck me was how smooth the wheels turned and how positive the clicks were.

 

Got home and decided to disassemble my All-Star.  Cleaned all the wheels and springs first with soap and water and then some fine sandpaper where there was buildup or corrosion. Put it back together and it is better than new.  No more rough turning of wheels.

 

There, that feels better now... :)

Would this same process work for clickers too? May you could branch out and not limit yourself to such a limited market. So called "clickers" out number indicators about 10 to 1.

RichMSN

RichMSN

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I buy a handful of indicators every year. Metal, Davis, balls on top, no unnecessary numbers.

I won't use one on the bases, but always have one on the plate. I have an odd tradition - when there's one out left in the game, I reset it and put it in the pocket of my left ball bag.

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Dannytheman

Dannytheman

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I seem to buy a new one every year, so now I have quite a collection. Every indicator seems to have it's own feel and rotation. The one you use the most is the best one in everyones opinion. I have my favorites though. I might be the only guy here who uses an indicator on the bases. I don't work many field assignments, but I have to admit I like the comfort of the indicator.

I have never taken any of mine apart though.  I might tackle that this winter to at least one, just to see what it does.

RichMSN

RichMSN

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I counted up the indicators and plate brushes in the blue bank bag I use for such things.  I have 9 indicators, all the same model, in the bag.  4 of them new, in plastic.

 

3 plate brushes.  Have 3 other plate brushes in plastic, as well.

 

I took the new ones out and put them away.  Finally.

flastyle727

flastyle727

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I do not use an indicator, I left mine one day and then I realized I didn't need it. So I don't use it anymore and I like it better, never went back! Once you go indicator less you'll never go back!!

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RichMSN

RichMSN

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I do not use an indicator, I left mine one day and then I realized I didn't need it. So I don't use it anymore and I like it better, never went back! Once you go indicator less you'll never go back!!

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That's fine for those of you who like umpiring without one.  I'd rather not.

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blue23ll

blue23ll

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I had an old plastic indicator, I dropped it in the dirt and it got all messed up. So when I got home I smacked it twice with a hammer, and threw it in the trash. Picked up new one out of my collection, no problem.  :smachhead:

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