My introduction here.

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Hello my name is Justin, I am a transplant to California from Indiana. I have been playing pool for over 20 years, I have played in APA leagues for both 8 and 9 ball, as well as local traveling leagues and in house bar leagues over the years but I don't play in any leagues any more as I grew tired of the politics and childish behavior of some of the other league members and staff.

I also enjoy playing darts, and have played in dart leagues both in singles and doubles but gave that up when I started to have some shoulder issues and now just play at my local watering hole from time to time.

Currently my main job is working as a motorcycle mechanic and as a hobby I work on pool tables for friends and family members. To be honest I am at a point in my life where I am considering a career change as I really don't like getting greasy any more and I just don't have the same passion, drive, and dedication to the power sports industry that I once had which I feel is unfair to my customers.

I have found that I really enjoy the technical aspect of working on pool tables and striving to do the best job I can when a friend asks me to do something to them. I love watching friends make the first break or first shot on a table that I just finished working on rather that be just recovering the table or going through the entire process from setup to recovering, As such I have seriously considered finding a local table mechanic to apprentice with to see if it would be a career path I would continue to like to pursue.

Well that's pretty much my story if you have any questions feel free to ask. Sorry about the novel for a first post but I figured I would be as thorough as possible.
 
Welcome! California guy now, quitting work to pursue pool tables and play some pool instead. Your gonna fit right in here...Welcome aboard! Glad to have you. Matt D.
 
Hello my name is Justin, I am a transplant to California from Indiana. I have been playing pool for over 20 years, I have played in APA leagues for both 8 and 9 ball, as well as local traveling leagues and in house bar leagues over the years but I don't play in any leagues any more as I grew tired of the politics and childish behavior of some of the other league members and staff.

I also enjoy playing darts, and have played in dart leagues both in singles and doubles but gave that up when I started to have some shoulder issues and now just play at my local watering hole from time to time.

Currently my main job is working as a motorcycle mechanic and as a hobby I work on pool tables for friends and family members. To be honest I am at a point in my life where I am considering a career change as I really don't like getting greasy any more and I just don't have the same passion, drive, and dedication to the power sports industry that I once had which I feel is unfair to my customers.

I have found that I really enjoy the technical aspect of working on pool tables and striving to do the best job I can when a friend asks me to do something to them. I love watching friends make the first break or first shot on a table that I just finished working on rather that be just recovering the table or going through the entire process from setup to recovering, As such I have seriously considered finding a local table mechanic to apprentice with to see if it would be a career path I would continue to like to pursue.

Well that's pretty much my story if you have any questions feel free to ask. Sorry about the novel for a first post but I figured I would be as thorough as possible.
Couple of things, but mainly... where in SoCal? I've transitioned to Carlsbad (North San Diego County).

I've got a 1200 Sportster that might need help.

The Mezz Tour West is going to be in La Mesa this weekend.



Freddie <~~~ transient
 
Hello my name is Justin, I am a transplant to California from Indiana. I have been playing pool for over 20 years, I have played in APA leagues for both 8 and 9 ball, as well as local traveling leagues and in house bar leagues over the years but I don't play in any leagues any more as I grew tired of the politics and childish behavior of some of the other league members and staff.

I also enjoy playing darts, and have played in dart leagues both in singles and doubles but gave that up when I started to have some shoulder issues and now just play at my local watering hole from time to time.

Currently my main job is working as a motorcycle mechanic and as a hobby I work on pool tables for friends and family members. To be honest I am at a point in my life where I am considering a career change as I really don't like getting greasy any more and I just don't have the same passion, drive, and dedication to the power sports industry that I once had which I feel is unfair to my customers.

I have found that I really enjoy the technical aspect of working on pool tables and striving to do the best job I can when a friend asks me to do something to them. I love watching friends make the first break or first shot on a table that I just finished working on rather that be just recovering the table or going through the entire process from setup to recovering, As such I have seriously considered finding a local table mechanic to apprentice with to see if it would be a career path I would continue to like to pursue.

Well that's pretty much my story if you have any questions feel free to ask. Sorry about the novel for a first post but I figured I would be as thorough as possible.

Welcome aboard, Justin. :thumbup:

Career changes are good--I don't feel it's unfair to your previous customers at all.
I say you have to do what is best for you first.
So long as you bring that same passion to the pool industry,
your new customers will pick up the baton of your great service.

Best wishes on your calling. We can always use good table mechanics.
 
Couple of things, but mainly... where in SoCal? I've transitioned to Carlsbad (North San Diego County).

I've got a 1200 Sportster that might need help.

The Mezz Tour West is going to be in La Mesa this weekend.




Freddie <~~~ transient

What year is your XL and what kind of help do you think it might be in need of?

Welcome aboard Justin. What part of SoCal are you in?

I'm in Glendale, about 15 minutes north east of downtown LA

Welcome aboard, Justin. :thumbup:

Career changes are good--I don't feel it's unfair to your previous customers at all.
I say you have to do what is best for you first.
So long as you bring that same passion to the pool industry,
your new customers will pick up the baton of your great service.

Best wishes on your calling. We can always use good table mechanics.


Let me correct myself here. It's not that I think it would be unfair to my current customers if I chose to make a career change. What I feel is unfair to them is that I don't have the same passion for the industry that I had when I began.
 
Couple of things, but mainly... where in SoCal? I've transitioned to Carlsbad (North San Diego County).

I've got a 1200 Sportster that might need help.

The Mezz Tour West is going to be in La Mesa this weekend.



Freddie <~~~ transient

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. I've got a Forty Eight that is nearing its 5000 mile service. Glendale is a little bit too far from Orange County though.

Welcome to California to the both of you.
 
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