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GC1 Table Restoration Complete

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BobbyD963 said:
I wasn’t planning on making a restoration thread so I didn’t take detailed photos of all the work as it progressed, but I’m going to post everything I have.

Having said that, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Rexus (Scott) for his patience and willingness to answer my many questions throughout this process. I’m sure those who know him are already well aware of his character and the kind of person he is, but I’d like to take a moment to reaffirm that. Scott, thank you again for all your support. It’s truly appreciated.

Now, on to the table itself. While it may not be a showroom-quality restoration, I’m genuinely pleased with how it turned out, especially considering this was my first experience restoring a Gold Crown. As far as the k55 cushions, it doesn’t bother me regarding the pitch and angle of the cushions to the table. After playing on it that may change, but I can also fix it in the future if I decide it needs it. It’s been a learning experience, and overall, I’m proud of the results.

GC1 Table - $700
Simonis 860 - $300
K55 Cushions + all labor - $500
Paint + Powder Coating - $350
Decals - Made with Cricut - N/A
Meucci Shaft Reduction - $50

With table completion and cue work, I’m all in for $1900. I’m satisfied with that. I do wish it had the skirts and a ball return, so if anyone has any leads, please let me know.
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Man that table looks GREAT .. you did a fantastic job on it .. I love these old gold crowns and may be embarking on this same journey with one soon
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What cue grip to get..

Hail Mary Shot
mikemosconi said:
I’ll add a few more thoughts on wraps - I did have one elephant ear wrap and I liked it a lot. As far as any regular leather or lizard type wrap- those all seem to get either too sticky or slick for me in wetter playing conditions.

I would really like to try cork someday!!

Cortland still my first choice - though! Seen here a custom 1/1 Viking from 1989 purchased here a few months agoView attachment 939062
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I initially considered the cork for my previous cue. I wanted to replace it's wrap. Since I was having trouble servicing it. I just replaced it with another cue. 😁
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What cue grip to get..

mikemosconi
Bavafongoul said:
I have two cues with elephant ear and elephant belly wraps. Elephant belly feels much better, IMO.

But my I have 5 pool cues Cortland Linen which is vastly superior to any other linen or Cuttyhunk wrap.

Since Cortland Linen has become akin to Hen’s Teeth, if I had a cue underway, I’d use a Cork wrap.

I have a lead on some Cortland Linen but I never was aware he still had inventory besides pool tables.

Leather wraps are okay and will stand the test of time unlike cork that eventually needs replacement.

The Cortland Linen #9 on my Runde Schon is from 1985 and still feels incredible. Cortland is ageless.
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I’ll add a few more thoughts on wraps - I did have one elephant ear wrap and I liked it a lot. As far as any regular leather or lizard type wrap- those all seem to get either too sticky or slick for me in wetter playing conditions.

I would really like to try cork someday!!

Cortland still my first choice - though! Seen here a custom 1/1 Viking from 1989 purchased here a few months agoIMG_3796.jpeg
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Scmelke quality

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Schmelke cues today are still a lot of playing cue for the money - just get your desired cue weight, shaft taper, and tip and that cue will play just fine for anyone for less than $200 shipped. I like the bacote wood choice on those Schmelke.

As for those 70s Adams cues - I have a mint AH 7 and it is a very, very solid hitting cue - the original one with the brass screw and brass joint collar against a piloted wood shaft I feel hit best!
The hit one those is firm like a Scruggs and I feel play a lot like a Scruggs or Frye cue.

If you want an SP old school without spending a grand on a Scruggs SP get the Schmelke or even , as I did recently, scour eBay until you find an older 70s / early 80s Valley straight one piece ( you find them sometimes at about $50) and have Proficient or Mueller’s cut it, add your joint screw and use your favorite shaft on it - does not get any better at the price point!IMG_3750.jpegIMG_3580.jpeg
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Pay Pal is a Piece of Crap

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those others are good if receiving money, as you get it and its yours.

sending to a stranger, credit card is the only real protection you have.

pay pal only with a credit card , gives you double protection sending money.

plus with credit card you get like 2% or more back with the right cards on all purchases.
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