Recent content by TheBasics

Brian_Laflamme, Howdy; ... and the venue would located where??? in Sacramento??? just askin' hank

Prison break, Howdy; Kinda depends on the leather. Some manufacturers recommend different kinds of oil. I had bought a used cue case so I contacted the Instroke and they were adamant that Neat's-foot oil should be the only oil used. On a pair of sewing Palms I have I only use Sno-seal as a...

bbb, Howdy; Have you asked down in the Ask the Cue maker section? hank

Anyone interested in trying an apron? https://www.grainger.com/product/38GV42?gucid=N:N:FPL:Free:GGL:CSM-1946:tew63h3:20501231 Won't find one cheaper. hank

Howdy All; Funny how 'pop' became 'hop'. Back in the North-East, Pop has a meaning akin to a short forceful stroke, as in I popped him one and he ended up with a blackeye/bloody nose, things like that. "Pop" as used would be a short stroke with force. IMO, YMMV. chucklin' hank

Howdy; if it's a hex-head try wetting the tip of the hex-wrench and dipping it in some scouring powder like Comet, Ajax or Bar Keeper's friend. Apply steadily increasing pressure. Can also be used for Philips style and for straight slot screws I recommend a hollow ground tip instead of the...

KeithK, Howdy; Have ya bought his book? https://www.shortstoponpool.com/ hank

billiardshot, Howdy; I kinda look at it this way. Would I like to read about the best meal I can read about or eat the best meal. Reading is great for theory, actually doing it does wonders for ability. Best of both. hank

Howdy All; Shame to see 14.1 slowly fading into the background. I do think that it will be continued as a game such as the 'small games' of pocket Billiards. Shame as it is such a wonderful foundation game that really applies to the rest, even the rotation games where finding shape is...

DAVE, Howdy; What The Black is a Silver?? I've never seen one just read about'em. Were always referred to as Black. Must have tarnished, eh. hank

Howdy All; Well, My experience with Duffs is short, I've had 3. All Red Leaves. All had a metal (Aluminum), joint, pin in the shaft and an aluminum collar on the base black micarta band on the shaft. Every one of them was/is a shooter. Happy to have them. Don't know about the reason for the...

daniel, Howdy; I have one with the Red Maple leaf, 17oz., with the aluminum joint. Mine came with an 11.5 tipped shaft. Had a shaft made for it with a micarta ferrule and a Talisman break tip that's 13mm. Still have the 11.5 shaft. Might use it to start some 3C learning. hank

Howdy All; Have a pair, One is an older Dufferin, I use it as my break cue but still have a regular shaft I can use with it. The other is a Bacote version of the ones Mueller's used to sell with a new shaft made by Schmelke. hank

Howdy All; I just use wood shafts and most of my shooting has been with 12.5 mm. Bought a used cue and it had a 13 mm shaft. Tried it and it took a bit to get used to. Had a cue built and the maker asked and I asked in return what do you 'normally' use and he answered 13 mm. So, new cue has 13...

Howdy; This feller, Bob has some good information that might help ya some. Go to about 16 minute mark, for nonopening break shots. hank