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Al Romero--works out of Hard Times in Bellflower. He mostly uses Valley Supremes, I think. First-class work at very reasonable prices.

Is there a "standard" butt diameter (especially at the grip and the joint), or does it vary among cuemakers?

Something like that was used at VF, I think.

My impression is that flat-faced joints are a lot more common that piloted ones. What are the pros and cons of the two types? Is one more difficult to make than the other? Do the two have different hits, or does it depend on the joint material or other factors? Thanks.

Thanks. That's actually what I intended but I screwed up.

Do these two joints have consistently different hits or does it depend more on the joint material, cue construction, etc.?

I just got a "previously owned" Scruggs with a piloted steel joint. Looks to me as though his current cues have flat-faced joints. Anyone know when (and why) he made the switch?

I'll just check at the Expo. Thanks.

I'm a lawyer with a lousy game, so I'm no help.

bendercues@wildak.net

Is anyone going to be at the Expo who can do leather wraps on the spot?

I had D&D cue repair replace some linen wraps on a couple of cheap cues at VF last year and they did a great job. Does anyone know whether they also do leather? Thanks.

I think Chris's veneer work is as good as anyone's. He is getting more and more recognition but his cues are still underpriced IMHO.

According to Lewis Black, he has a "personal ballwasher", and I don't think he even plays pool.

Could someone explain the differences from nine-ball rules? I gather no push-out in ten-ball, e.g.? Thanks.

2 Benders, 2 Nittis, 1 Josswest, 2 Frey SPs, 1 Al Romero SP, 1 Gilbert J/B, 1 custom Rick Howard J/B.

Thanks, Don. Can't tonite, but soon. Hope to see you Sat. at Cascades.

What's the best gizmo to remove dings from shafts, and who carries them? Thanks.

I'm a huge fan of Chris' work--he just seems to get better and better.

Right you are--I misspoke.