straightline said:

Straight pool is just how they started doing pool. It's not 'made' for anything. Besides the suggestion is for a run challenge - a test of skill - notably absent when the current Europeans are added.

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Straight Pool is MADE for larger pockets. Having different sections of a pocket available to aim to allows for greater angles and more options to break open clusters, create break shots, etc, during a run. These tests of straight pool knowledge separate the good from the great player. A sub 4" pocket for straight pool is silly, and would be incredibly boring to watch.

Matt_24 said:

Straight pool is not made for sub 4" pockets.

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Straight pool is just how they started doing pool. It's not 'made' for anything. Besides the suggestion is for a run challenge - a test of skill - notably absent when the current Europeans are added.

dendweller said:

Wonder if anyone has had any luck finding a split die holder for a midAmerica, Cueman style tailstock. I'm looking to be able to thread a joint for a collar so maybe 3/4 16.
Thanks

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Great price on a unique one of a kind playing machine!

They sell them on ebay and they are from China the inside diameter is 38.1 mm which is suppose to equate to 1.5 inches , which is the outside diameter of most dies. However, you will have to machine the inner diameter a little bit , with a boring bar. Other than that they work great

Inevitable the forearm and one or all of the shafts will be warped. That should be considered.

It is worth whatever the market will bear. 2k is a good price to start. I dont think an estate sale gets you the buyers, unless cue collectors can find it and bid live.

Needs a refinish. The Cortland linen line wrap can be cleaned up and left on. Any decent cuemaker can tape off the wrap when refinishing. Refinished it is a $2500 cue, so it really doesn't add a lot of value, but the cue deserves proper restoration.

So I concede. Fargo gives you a true rating. I have beaten one player in the last 3 years above my fargo. So that being said anyone running a 637 and under tournament ? I could maybe cash in that as long as no fargo sandbaggers show up.

Unreal case............

BarenbruggeCues said:

Last I heard he still goes to the shop and puttzz around on occasion.
Actually still working.....probably not like he was 10-15 yrs ago.
Old man time will get us all!

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I bought an old Gina that looked so bad I thought it might not be salvageable.

He refinished it and made it look brand new.

skogstokig said:

i don't think it was deliberate. could even be unaware of line of sight etiquette. whoever brought her to a pool tournament, don't bring her back..

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I’m guessing this woman in question has likely heard about her bad timing. Hopefully she feels bad about it and has learned from this.