Recent content by Jcat

sure looks like walnut to me, I work with it all the time doing furniture and such. Keep in mind that walnut can look different depending on the size and age of the tree.

Osan ah Osan, I was there in 73-74, only 13 bars and no place to play pool. Plenty of wine, women, and song tho....

You always need to sign up as early as you can as the tourney always sells out with sometimes 50 people waiting to get in.

very nice looking cue, 1 suggestion tho, should post a picture showing the entire butt section so we can see what the cue looks like.

smoky The dates this year are 25-28 April 2013. A phone number you can call is 828 452-1980. I think there is a ladies tourney this year that starts on Thursday, thru Friday.

Seven on a 9 footer and I lost the game :(.

Unless I highly disliked the other player I would offer the use of my bridge and have in the past. But if you are a big butthead you are on your own...

Sorry guys and gals, I can't resist this one. EARL STRICKLAND is the worst possible candidate, he represents all that is wrong in pool and since you nominate him you don't get it and never will so no use arguing this or trying to explain it. There are only 2 types in this arguement - those that...

I take my set unless the pockets have nails sticking out, but unfortunately this seems quite common. I play a lot of 1 pocket and shoot a lot of shots pocket speed, this is disastrous when the contact point is not "clean".

very very nice looking cue....

very very nice Jim. But me personally - would have a burgundy leather wrap, would look even more stunning. What is it cored with?

aha, very detailed and nice info on the different balls, thanks.

dang, i wanted that cue!

in past years we have been anywhere from in the 40's to in the 80's during the tourney, so come prepared for any of that.

Its a great tourney and fills up early every year. If you want to go shopping, head to main street Waynesville and go to Twigs and Leaves art gallery and buy one (or more) of my unique wooden lamps or candle holders (shameless plug).