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Happy Birthday! I actually thought that you were closer to my age. I just turned 41.

The pocket should cover most of that. This damage is usually the result of someone nailing the pockets, a bit too high.

I think that you are putting too much emphasis on getting good on the low ball off the break. That is a nuance of the game that requires a lot of practice and skill, and maybe even a bit of luck. You are getting frustrated by a minor detail, and it's ruining your enjoyment of the game. The two...

If he's really cheap, Pearson balls are a great value. I don't know what the resin is, but they hold a shine FAR longer than polyester balls. I'm guessing that they may be epoxy resin? They aren't as good as a phenolic set, but they are an excellent in-between option. I've been running a trial...

You'll just waste your money. No way that you would win a lawsuit, on the grounds that you can't pocket balls as well as you feel that you should. The pocket angles of an Olhausen cause balls to hang. That's just the way that they are, and the way that they've always been. This is nothing new...

Make sure that your rail bolts are tight. Also, make sure that the balls are clean and polished. Vacuum, and wipe down the rack area with a damp (lint-free) cloth. I'm guessing that your aren't giving yourself good racks. Watch some YouTube videos on racking and breaking. Gaps are important...

I guess that it's easy to condemn a man for some of his questionable decisions in life. It's far easier to do so, if you've never actually met the man. However, I choose to see the good in him, and it's all centered around my own personal interactions with him. When my daughter was very...

Gold Crown III

If you want drop pockets, you really can't go wrong with the Professional. It has a strong frame, and should stay fairly stable. Any 3-pc slate Diamond can be a bit challenging to install, as you need to bond the slates together, before leveling. It takes some skill, to get it right. Though, I...

I was able to source instructions for the Black Wolf from an online source, not affiliated with Brunswick. I couldn't find any instructions when I installed the Gold Crown VI's that I've done. In fact, there were even some left over parts that I couldn't find a good use for.

I THINK that you may be asking about featherstrips..... They are 1/4" x 5/16", and are cut to length, specific to each rail. The best ones that I've found commercially available are here: https://www.muellers.com/Bass-Wood-Feather-Strips,631.html?b=d*61 If I'm ever in a pinch or need a...

I am experienced in installing all 3 tables. My opinions are based on my own personal hands-on experience. At this time, I would recommend against buying a Gold Crown VI. There are far too many components, no instructions, and the quality control is lacking. You would need a highly experienced...

This isn't 100% accurate either... Most cushions are in the 45-50A range. 60A is still harder, but the intent in going harder is to actually deaden the pocket, which makes pocketing easier. There are a number of precut facings that are 70A+, which are generally only good for a barbox. This is...

The corner pockets look horrendous. If the corners are that bad, you can bet that the side pockets are even worse (though not visible in the video). This install could certainly have benefited from the pocket Band-Aids that Glen promotes. The angle of the video and the gray cloth make it...

That may be your perspective. However, if that were truly the case, these "businesses" would not survive. People gripe about the price of a used Diamond pool table, but they still pay it... Why is that? Because the supply is low and the demand is high. While you may not like the prices in...

It's interesting that you don't heed the same advice, regarding cue sales.

That's a beautiful looking table, and I'm sure that the rail work is second to none. However....... While I try very hard to not be overly critical, that bed cloth installation makes me cringe.

I saw the other thread that you posted about your table. It sure is a beauty! I would be happy to correct these issues for you, but it will be quite expensive. I'm about 2.5 hours from you. Depending on the work that the other gentleman did, it's not likely that I could save the cushions or the...

I haven't used Simonis spots in about 15 years, for this very reason. I only use Master spots.

Is the table located in New York? The nameplate looks like it could be C.L Castle, formerly of Syracuse, NY. The design looks like a copy of a Brunswick Narragansett. If it is in excellent condition (including the pockets), it might be worth $2-3K... However, finding that buyer could take...