Side-Pocket said:

Do you know what thread size these are and where they are listed?

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JAM said:

I may not have explained this clearly before, so let me try again.

What is improving is the number of events happening on American soil. For U.S. players, that matters. Traveling domestically is far less expensive than flying to Europe or Asia, and that alone can make a real difference in a player’s bottom line. If more American pros can stay competitive, and even profitable, because they’re not burning money on international travel, that’s a positive step.

Yes, some players supplement income through cue deals, raffles, and auctions with sponsor products. But let’s be honest. That’s not the same as cash in hand.

At the end of the day, the real issue is payouts. “Build it, and they will come” only works if the numbers make sense. Right now, they don’t. A true full-time professional who consistently turns a profit in pool is still the exception, not the rule. And when you factor in that the cost of living has skyrocketed over the decades, it’s hard to argue that payouts have kept pace.

That said, if players can reduce expenses, the way Finland's Arseni does, and find a way to stay in the black without chasing events all over the world, that’s a step in the right direction.

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Ģüśţāṿ said:

I'm certainly not as experienced as many on here, but I've done quite a few CA finishes, and you need to wipe with oil between CA coats. I did not like using starbond or any accelerator, loctite worked the best for me. Two to three coats, sand flat, finish coat, then finish sanding.

With that said, I really don't like using the CA finish due to health risks, even through its the most durable IMO. Auto clear is the best all around, but slightly less durable with just as good of clarity is an oil based urethane. I've been trialing one common wood working product lately and I've been very pleased with the results so far. It's surprising how far some of these products have come in the recent years.

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ratcues said:

Jerry Powers has a newer kind of UV finish that looks promising. The recommended UV light to cure is around $500 but, if you compare that to the price of a spray booth, it isn't a bad option.

I've used every type of finish over the past 30 years. Each one has its pros and cons. I still go back to auto clear. It is hard to beat the clarity and sheen.

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