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  1. Mr Machine

    US Open 9-Ball, 2023, Atlantic City, Sep 25-30

    I saw him reach over to his table, first rub the powder on his chin and then on his glove. They showed that twice coming back from commercial time out. Initially it looked like chalk. Can’t wait to see all the guys with powdered chins at the local joint. :)
  2. Mr Machine

    US Open 9-Ball, 2023, Atlantic City, Sep 25-30

    Mashed potato powder?
  3. Mr Machine

    US Open 9-Ball, 2023, Atlantic City, Sep 25-30

    What was Gorst putting on his chin & glove? Chalk? Powder?
  4. Mr Machine

    Playing sober, can’t do it

    One day at a time is key. It’s a beautiful thing when you stop and realize that you haven’t even thought about having a drink.
  5. Mr Machine

    Is it Time For Bruce Boxleitner To Make a come back from The Baltimore Bullet, to said Deby City Bullet Movie??

    The trilogy is complete with the continuing story of Eddie’s then Vincent’s Balabushka. Vincent gets known and outed on the internet so his hustling days are over. The pro tour doesn’t have the rush, Carmen leaves him and takes him for all he has. Except for the Balabushka. He settles down...
  6. Mr Machine

    SVB looking away from shot

    I saw one of SVB running a game of 8 ball in a crowded bar. ALL No look shots. It was on the fb, never could find it again.
  7. Mr Machine

    What are you cleaning your cloth with?

    For the Woolite users…. Do you go back with plain water and a new towel to “rinse” the Woolite out?
  8. Mr Machine

    July Caption This Contest

    This new “Hostage Pool” game stinks!
  9. Mr Machine

    Spanish Open, June 2023, from Matchroom

    This may be old news, but I just realized that you can rewind the DAZN live feed back to the beginning. Get up at 8:30, rewind to 4 am and zap the intermissions. :)
  10. Mr Machine

    Area rugs under pool table?

    Concrete garage floor covered with 1/2” gym floor foam. 2’x2’ squares that puzzle piece together. It’s been a year, IIRC about $350 for the 2 car garage. Installation was a breeze. The tiles cut with a razor knife and the only time I was on my knees was under the table. Comfortable to stand on...
  11. Mr Machine

    Does waxing the butt of the cue do anything?

    Thanks. I’ll try a small spot first. Was researching furniture restoration (another project) and the recommended ammonia thinned with water. Other than the occasional tacky issue the cue looks great for its age.
  12. Mr Machine

    Does waxing the butt of the cue do anything?

    This. Well, sort of. I have a Huebler that I bought in 1990 or so. Back then shaft maintenance was a light scrub with 0000 steel wool followed by pledge. While I was at it I’d pledge the butt as well. FF to the present, with use the forearm gets tacky with use. How do I get this old...
  13. Mr Machine

    Pool Room Customers That Return Tray of Pool Balls in Sequence - Why?

    The general was Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Rumor has it he put the "Aim" in "Ready. Aim. Fire!" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Wilhelm_von_Steuben
  14. Mr Machine

    Kamikaze cue tips

    I have a medium and a soft on my cues. They are just fine.
  15. Mr Machine

    Pool Room Customers That Return Tray of Pool Balls in Sequence - Why?

    The only problem with OCD is that it isn't in alphabetical order. I put the balls in reverse order. No idea why.... 0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 When I started, I'd grab them randomly from the return and see how quickly I could find it's spot without counting. Mental exercise if you...
  16. Mr Machine

    What Is Up With Master Chalk?

    Maybe the chalk was stored (pre purchase) in a very humid environment? Outdoor shed, car trunk, shipping container?
  17. Mr Machine

    Tip-Tapper Tool Discussion

    I remember the old guys back in the 70's using a single cut file as a tapper. They'd roll the tip down the file too. :shrugs:
  18. Mr Machine

    Playing sober, can’t do it

    No one sets out to be an alcoholic. Or a junkie. Or a meth-crack-opiod head. Its a trip to get there. Some are shorter trips than others. Some folks don't know they're even on the boat... But the key is knowing where you are on the journey. And jumping off the ship before the point of no...
  19. Mr Machine

    Fun Pool Related Music Video

    Always wondered if that was filmed at "The Grove" in East New York (Brooklyn) Only poolroom I ever saw with a boxing ring in the next room. Great video! 81-82?
  20. Mr Machine

    Playing sober, can’t do it

    I may be wrong, but I think CueBuddy was referencing this....
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