realkingcobra said:

When it's finished, and I've put it through all of it's testing, then it'll be ready to show.

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Any more developments? Eager to know when these become available...

Coos Cues said:

Tell me if you thought it was possible before the event that Eric were going to win? I didn't.

So why is there no way he wins it again?

Besides my point was to point out that fargo although a good indicator of skill over time is not "deadly accurate" to predict who will win.

So how have you done up there? I've been there lots with only a little success as far as results go. But probably more success than most. It's a tough row to hoe.

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You do understand what an average is don't you?

3kushn said:

Sad there's only 32 players.

The list is strong and maybe that's the idea these days.

What are they doing to attract young/new players?

Just wondering?

Do any USBA Board Members post here?

If so, maybe give us an update on your promotion efforts.

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There are 56 players listed, 32 on the left side and 24 on the right side.

DeeDeeCues said:

I don't like steel wool. I don't put coats on to build a finish, just to seal the grain. I'd sand only to get rid of any raised grain on the wood.

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I learned those dislikes with steel wool, found it before i packed the shaft to deliver to customer. Sometimes there is something sand paper won't reach, glue overages from tip installs, without reducing the ferule or wood below diameter to a noticeable amount to a player. iIm getting better with the glue, when i started out i was a real slob

lfigueroa said:

...have dropped an expensive piece of chalk down the pocket of a Diamond table.

I have done it about three times and have been able to retrieve two. Now, I've kinda trained myself to be more careful but sheet-at happens. Just a couple of days ago a brand new piece of green Pyro came tumbling down the ball return -- so sad for someone but then I'm just around break even, lol.

Lou Figueroa

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Never, cause I don't ever own an expensive chalk

Why would I buy an expensive chalk when the best chalk in the world costs $2 for a whole 12 chalk box! Thats right, 1 dozen of chalks I bought them for $1.99 from seyberts. Sadly these chalks are removed from seyberts I think.

They are called Silver Cup and theyre truly amazing chalk, Seyberts had them on sale I think so i snatched a couple of dozen boxes, i bought blues and white chalks and surprisinglly to me the white chalks are actually fantastic which I didn't thought they will be....they dont leave much coloration into your hands at all, plus they do minimal dirts on the felt (less than blue chalks).

Not to mention also this cheap chalk is actually really good because when I used them I noticed that there are far less skid's as opposed as when I use those premium fancy expensive chalks.

Bump.

fuggles said:

I play in that tournament every year and I know many of the players. One tournament doesn't define a handicap. And if you run that event bracket twice no way that guys wins again. Stuff happens

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Tell me if you thought it was possible before the event that Eric were going to win? I didn't.

So why is there no way he wins it again?

Besides my point was to point out that fargo although a good indicator of skill over time is not "deadly accurate" to predict who will win.

So how have you done up there? I've been there lots with only a little success as far as results go. But probably more success than most. It's a tough row to hoe.

I've like JC's method (at least for the first finishing of a shaft):

Ok ha ha thank you for taking the time to explain it !

Incapable. I am better at breaking things. It is probably not very difficult but I have no handles and would prob do a poor job anyway.

I acquired it this way. Hoping I can send it to someone who can fix it nicely. Thanks.

jasonlaus said:

You won't EVER see pros slow rolling balls unless absolutely necessary

As usual another thread full of bad advice

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It is often necessary. I think more of the problem is players wanting to look like Joe Magic on a stick - and leaving out the particulars.

Four one-piece cues about 100-years old for sale — $400 shipped

Cues by O.L. Briggs & Son company of Boston MA made sometime between 64 and 125 years ago during that business's existence (it had been O.L. Briggs since 1870).

The 16 and 17 ounce cues appear to be made of mahogany and maple, while the 18 and 19 ounce cues, purple heart and maple.

Cue lengths 57" to end of tenon. No ferrules on the cues but buffalo-horn ferrules included for installation.

Butt diameters at bottom for the 16, 17, 18, and 19 ounce cues: 1.35", 1.37", 1.39", and 1.39" diameter, respectively.

Butt diameters about twelve inches from the first splice near butt end are 1.22" for all cues.

Diameters below ferrule bottom (if a ferrule was on cue): 12.1, 12.3, 12.6, 12.5 mm, resp.

Tenon diameters: 6.5 diam.x14.6mm length, 6.5x11mm, 6.2x13.1mm, 6.6x14mm, resp.

Also included are parts likely used a hundred years ago: i) six buffalo horn ferrules (four 17x27mm with 6mm tenon & air holes and two 17x33mm undrilled ferrules from Cue Components); and ii) five Champion 13mm cue tips.

Some wobble to the cues.


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Rusty in Montana said:

Ok I've watched Guardians of the Galaxy enough to know who Great is but I had no clue for the next fella ha ha

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He's Frozone from the Incredibles and I believe the actual quote is "Honey, Where's my super suit?"