I went to the SBE 2012 today

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whammo57

Kim Walker
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I went to the SBE 2012. It is in a giant building that was a factory (I think).

It is large. The exhibitors were numerous.

I met Steve Lomax.

I talked with Chris Hightower and his equipment looks better than ever. He was busy selling a lathe while I was there. Good luck Chris.

I bought a set of sanding mandrels from Basel. (did I spell that right ... sorry if I didn't) I will review them in a few weeks.

I got a free Black King tip from Robert Wong. I will put it on my cue and tell you what I think.

I shook hands with Dennis Diekman. He is still fighting the VA. His beard was green. I think it was pool chalk. I am glad I downloaded his words of wisdom from his web site because it is no longer operating. The Vietnam war left scars.... some are not visible.

I talked with Kieth Josey. Nice cues.... nice guy.

I bought some cocobolo from Bell Forest. Nice stuff. I know who's cue that is for. I met Eric. He gets my special stuff and always comes through with exceptional wood.... ask for him when you call.

The food is a little expensive. I bought some fries that I think were left over from the 2011 SBE. My wife got a tuna wrap that was actually very good.

There was a bar but it was just too early and I had to drive on to Syracuse after the visit.

There were some guys playing 3 cushion............. wtf.... how the hell do they do that???

I am glad I went.....

check the pictures in my album.....

http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g325/whammo57/SBE 2012/

Kim
 
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yes...years ago that building was Penco metal products....school lockers and such....some of my wifes family members worked and retired from there....FWIW


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Gerry said:
yes...years ago that building was Penco metal products....school lockers and such....some of my wifes family members worked and retired from there....FWIW


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I thought so... I could see the troughs in the floor that were filled in and a bridge crane that is still there by the back door. I worked in a large factory with metal working machines so it looked similar.

thanks

Kim
 
Thanks for sharing... going tomorrow hoping to look for a nice case. I was there for the dog show 2 years ago.
 
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Thanks for posting pics!
No wonder the cues section has no new posts, all the q guys are at the sbe!
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I was at the Dale Perry booth and my buddy was just about to spring for a stick. Some guy walks up with a DP butt blown away at the joint, and asks what he would do about it. Nothing, break abuse, or something. Lost a sale. In fact scared off a few people.
 
Buzzard II said:
I was at the Dale Perry booth and my buddy was just about to spring for a stick. Some guy walks up with a DP butt blown away at the joint, and asks what he would do about it. Nothing, break abuse, or something. Lost a sale. In fact scared off a few people.
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Just my personal thoughts but..... you can break as hard as you can with one of my break sticks and hit the 6oz white ball. If the butt breaks, I think I would consider fixing it. But that is just me.

Kim
 
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