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RIP George Fels I was lucky enough to get a copy of Mastering Pool about 15 years ago. and reading thru it for a second time, I had a question about one line in there. I had seen George posting on here before so I sent him a PM. Much to my surprise, he responded within an hour! We ended up...

Hi SPetty! If I were cutting one in half, I'd secure it in some kind of cradle - probably a small board with a hole drilled in it - and cut it on the band saw. Your lathe idea won't work - too hard to get the speed slow enough to allow the hack saw blade to do it's work. At least, not...

Oh, JAM. I admit it, you got me. XOXOX Brian in VA

I was only able to make it for a day this year, due to work and life getting in the way. My favorite memory was spending time Friday morning with my CCB buds, playing our annual event. That was my motivation for making the drive just for the day. My tournament memory was watching Danny...

For me it was: My first lesson with Scott Lee Pool School with Scott and Randy G George Fels book - the title escapes me at the moment but it has to do with playing great pool and focuses mostly on 14.1. Most of it applies to other games as well but it got me looking at the table in a...

Actually, the US had already scored enough points to keep the cup and Nicklaus conceded a longish putt (about 20 feet) allowing Jacklin to earn a half or tie in his individual match against him. If he'd missed the putt, Nicklaus would have won that match but it mattered not in the overall. By...

I always bring my best game so I suppose I play to win. That said, I look to have fun and get a chance to compete. I've always been a competitive person and those juices don't get flowing much anymore; this provides an outlet. If you aren't enjoying the team you play on, look for another one...

I can suggest the Mac King Comedy Magic Show as it is PG13 or thereabouts. I saw him last year as my company was considering him for an act for our sales meeting. www.mackingshow.com is his web site. Have a good time! Brian in VA

And wrote you a check on a closed account? Man, that's a true dumbass....or someone with balls bigger than his brain. (Which I suppose is redundant.) Sorry, Scott. Hope you get it back. P.S. Just got my table recovered. When are you coming to VA?

This is the best money you will ever spend on your game. Seriously. Brian in VA

Last I checked, this was a pool "forum" and, as such, is made up of people posting their opinions. By nature, opinions may be devoid of facts and contain individual biases. While I have read some very well written, objective missives on here, the vast majority are not. That doesn't preclude...

That's a nice post, John! Brian in VA

Happy Birthday Keith! Hope you have a great day! Brian in VA

Congrats on the new space! That's exciting, I know. My recommendations are to, first, draw up a floor plan. This allows you to understand what kind of space you have and how useful all of it is. My experience is that, unless you start from scratch, there is never enough space to do exactly as...

One pocket is one of those games that takes an hour to learn and a lifetime to master. I was in the same boat as you until a few years ago when I asked a knowledgeable friend, who played it, to give me a quick lesson. Wow! There are a ton of new shots to be learned in this game! It truly is...

Congrats on that beautiful restored Anniversary! I've owned my 1952 model for about 7 years now and it is one of my prized possessions. You've inspired me to work on restoring mine or at least "refreshing" it's look. Enjoy it! Brian in VA

I think you've grasped the issue. I don't know for sure but I believe the rule on this was set up to make it more of a "gentleman's game" just like golf where players call penalties on themselves. And they're fine with it because that's the way the game is played. Fortunately, those...

The tourney director got it wrong, according to WPA rules. In the case of a match that is not being refereed, the call goes to the shooter. He should not have called a replay based on what you've stated. If the referee had seen it, and the shooter bumped the cue ball while making his warmup...

I hadn't really thought of it until I saw this thread; good topic! It's got to be over 100 because I've traveled for work, off and on, for the last 25 years and have visited 45 states. It's rare when I'm out that I don't try to find at least one local room to play for a couple of hours. I grew...

Heartbreaking.....in so many ways. Brian in VA