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Installing a pre-drilled thumb insert

  1.  For pre-drilled or pre-molded thumb inserts, select "Round" for Hole Type.
  2.  If installing a Contour or Turbo pre-sized insert, find the right size insert to fit the sides of the thumb comfortably.
  3.  Click "Size" to open the Drop-down list: 

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  4. When you select the correct size, it will appear in the "Size" box
  5. Then click on the "Insert OD" button to open the Drop-down list for the bit size.image.png
  6. Select the drill bit size for the correct OD of the insert:
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  8. You can then select the Brand/type of insert by clicking in "Insert type"
    1. Turbo Xcel Round / Oval
    2. Contour Round Taper / Oval Thumb Sleeve 
    3. Example: 

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    4. You are all set to drill the thumb !!!!
    5. The process is the same with the pre-sized oval sleeve thumb as the round thumb. 
    6. Note:  If you are using either a Turbo Xcel Oval or a Contour Oval thumb insert, you must align the oval to the proper angle for the bowler before you glue it in permanently.