If you were really cutting without TS support on a long extension, that would seem to be a large part of the issue?

If you had adequate support and were cutting metal, plastic, and wood all in the same pass with the same cutter, it is possible that the carbide chipped or dulled on the metal, but can still cut fine with the negative rake(dullness) introduced on the tool edge, but will beat and heat the plastic parts.

Slow down the router as others already mentioned, slow down the feed, use TS support, and try a brand-new cutter (or sharpen the one in use).

FWIW, i've set difficult sleeves with mixed metal, phenolic, other plastics up on the surface grinder or tool and cutter grinder and ground them with mist. Then fit/glued to the butt with very minimal further shaping/sizing required.

FWIW#2 - whatever it is, with rings and metal you can't be calling it a sneaky!


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Not Joss rings..too narrow. What was likely on the sticker on the butt sleeve?
Dots are to cover imperfections but the execution of the dots are terrible. Think the dots are original.
How did you acquire it?

skogstokig said:

i don't know, there obviously has to be some dress code (let's call it "Lex Alcano at the DCC"), but polo shirt and slacks is strict enough imo. i'm watching the wolf's den tourney now and i must assume there's no dress code at all there

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First of all, my post is not chiefly about dress code. I make it clear that I'm only referring to what players wear in major competition, so what they wear at the Battle of the Bull is not relevant.

On the other hand, what the players tend to wear in lesser, but streamed, events shows that too many take their self-presentation very lightly and that if you let them wear what they like, they will sometimes embarrass themselves. That is why I favor the strictly enforced dress code at Joss Tour events.

My big problem is that the "bowling shirt like" jerseys that the players are typically wearing at the majors are a big step down from what they might be wearing. If they are allowed to express themselves through tasteful and current fashion choices, it will help pool's image, but they are all dressed the same. Davenport, Rempe, Strickland and several others were always dressed nicely in the latest fashions in their primes, and that includes after they were eliminated.

Pros at golf, tennis, and some other sports take their appearance very seriously both on and off the court, and it has helped their image.

For me, nice slacks and a shirt with a collar should be the minimum at the majors. In pool and in life, people are less inclined to take those having a poor self-image seriously, and being improperly dressed shows a poor self-image.

Philippine attempt at a TAD style cue?

I dunno....

Hard to find.....

vintagecollectibles831 said:

This cue looks interesting to me, but I am not sure what to think about the workmanship.

Any thoughts about the cue, based on these pictures?

Thanks for your time.

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Kind of a TAD style, but not TAD quality/execution. Everyone is coming up lately with these bootleg cues (see Philsopher's post from yesterday). I won't lie, I think they are really cool for what they are. I'd love to know who made this.

Nervous vs Fearful would be my distinct ion. The nerves will always be there. A long time ago I got to sweat Dan Louie vs Earl Strickland in Reno. Being from the North Wet I positioned myself right behind Dan. It was a real battle and Earl prevailed after Dan missed an easy shot. As he was rolling up his gear Dan looked up at me and confessed, "I just got Nervous Greg." My reply was, "I can definitely identify with that Dan." Nervous is going to happen. Fear is not a good response to Nervous. My self to self coaching includes the question, "What's to be afraid of? I have missed and or lost on many occasions and I am still here."
The nerves can heighten the focus when under control. My final attitude when facing extreme pressure is.....to at least die with honor.
Get up off the shot and start over when the mind isn't quite right. Mike Danner (RIP) taught me a method that has worked at times.....Raise up and then take the cue and sweep the tip around under the table......He refered to it as, "Chasing the Dog Out".

garczar said:

Not tyring to fight ya over this but i've seen plastic get yellow and crack exactly like this. The side pics of the butt cap should have easily seen lines if it was ivory. I've only had a couple cues with iv. caps but i have had lots of cues with iv. ferrules, hoppe rings, inlays and all had easily seen lines/grain. Not having the cue in hand makes this really hard to say for certain.

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Well I have never seen plastics commonly used on vintage cues, end up like this. But I haven't seen everything... so no problems.
JV

I've steered a bunch of local league players into McDermott cues. They are made in Wisconsin, solid players, you can find a butt and even a CF shaft for a grand, and their support is phenomenal. If you have to send a cue in the turnaround time is days, not weeks or months.

7stud said:

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Predator roadline

I think you might find better answers in books like "Pleasure of small motions" than on a forum where we usually just give "quick" answers and tips

garczar said:

Agree. This bastard of cue started as one thing and after multiple 'surgeries' ended up here. One thing for sure: this ain't no Joss.

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Maybe its a Joss Least...
JV

SeniorTom said:

I have been playing pool now for about 3 years now and I am a 500 Fargo level. In the three years I have been playing it is rare for me to be in competition without some sort of fear or stress over missing a shot or losing. It's the same apprehension and fear that all players suffer, and it can ruin your game. Although, there have been times when for whatever reason I have competed devoid of any apprehension or fear, where my skill set came out fully unimpeded, and I have excelled in my game in those moments. I have run tables and made amazing shots when fear is gone, but it is so difficult to get to that point. I am not sure how to get to that point of being without fear of losing or missing, but when I do I am a very good player. Any tips on how to get to that point? Have you had times when you have played when you didn't have any fear? Are there techniques I can use to help me reach this goal?

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I feel that fear is your friend…..it’s panic that is your enemy.

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Chopdoc said:

It's a pool cue.

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Nice looking, too.

SeniorTom said:

I have been playing pool now for about 3 years now and I am a 500 Fargo level. In the three years I have been playing it is rare for me to be in competition without some sort of fear or stress over missing a shot or losing. It's the same apprehension and fear that all players suffer, and it can ruin your game. Although, there have been times when for whatever reason I have competed devoid of any apprehension or fear, where my skill set came out fully unimpeded, and I have excelled in my game in those moments. I have run tables and made amazing shots when fear is gone, but it is so difficult to get to that point. I am not sure how to get to that point of being without fear of losing or missing, but when I do I am a very good player. Any tips on how to get to that point? Have you had times when you have played when you didn't have any fear? Are there techniques I can use to help me reach this goal?

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A great player, who was a strong gambler and A player once told me, "Matt, I don't care if I miss a shot. I just make sure that I'm never careless. I put 100% effort into each shot. I have a complete plan before I even get down on the cue ball. I know how the shot will be made, and where the cue ball will travel. Nothing is up in the air. Then I execute my pre-shot routine, stance, quality stroke, and execution of shot. If I miss, then I will know why I missed, and my brain will automatically adjust for the next time. Strong mindset if you ask me.

Edited to add.....you need to play and compete as often as possible. Stay in battle and under pressure. Everyone's great in the gym. Get comfortable under heat. Learn to enjoy it.

That same player I described above gave me great advice many decades ago. There was a player I was supposed to beat, but he had me out of my comfort zone. And he was heisting me every time. I was just dogging it from fear and nerves. This room was brutal too because a lot of people were always watching, it was loud, and tough to fade. Well, my mentor pulled me aside and said, "Matt, you have to play him on site, every time you see him. Don't give up." He said more, but that is the reader's digest version. Well, I followed his advice, and it wasn't long until I beat this guy easily. Later, I played in that zone so often I would only get nervous if it were too quiet.