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  1. matteroner

    Why not make the old rubber profiles?

    i e-mailed artemis ....no response .... not really surprised .....maybe it will take them some time to translate the e-mail. I just think that pool table rubber is such a small insignificant part of artemis that they could care less .....
  2. matteroner

    Why not make the old rubber profiles?

    Call me crazy, but with the amount of old brunswicks and the like why don't the major company's just make the old rubber profile .... i would hazard a guess and say that 50% of old gold crowns have the wrong rubber on them. the only solution is to have the subrails modified ....this is...
  3. matteroner

    Cheaper than simonis

    Simonis actually makes a 70/30 blend ....it's called Simonis 760..... that said Simonis is a wonderful product and is by far worth the extra money. their attention to detail and perfection is why you pay extra. but the reality is that you are getting a superior product at a great value.
  4. matteroner

    Cushion Facings

    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MAKZYY/ref=biss_dp_t_asn
  5. matteroner

    pocket size

    pro- 4.5" tight -4.0-4.25" buckets 5" opinions will vary but I think that is a good guideline ..
  6. matteroner

    Simonis 860 Misweave

    put a blacklight on the table to make sure it is genuine simonis and also to get the serial number for the batch of cloth then call them.
  7. matteroner

    Cushion install problem Black Crown

    the car repair bondo works and so does the home repair product. make sure you get it almost perfect before it drys .....it will sand out but it's a lot of sanding .....i used a little mouse sander seemed to work well....but don't slap it on like dry wall mud and expect and easy sanding time...
  8. matteroner

    Cushion install problem Black Crown

    Bondo is the best imo ... I use a heat gun on the old contact cement to make it bubble up then remove the rest with a razor scraper. use 3m-10 glue to adhese the new cushions. make sure you know the correct profile of cushions to replace on this subrail as modern cushions may not match up...
  9. matteroner

    Can RKC really do it this good???

    oops they forgot their machinist level ....looks like it has to be redone .... i also think you are supposed to level the frame first ...which it doesn't show.
  10. matteroner

    Gold Crown 3 Face Lift

    You mean your not supposed to use the facings as sub-rail extensions :p good work....
  11. matteroner

    A Masters Week Wake-up Call -- Why Pool Beats Golf

    I'll take those tickets you turn down ....please send them my way.... I live in California and would love to go to the masters at least once .. imo Golf is an amazing physical and mental test, as is pool...In the end golf wins because of it's beauty
  12. matteroner

    Wat to do

    simple ...get a good table mechanic to fix the errors of the prior table mechanic. sounds like you'll probably need new cushions, new facings and may have to recalibrate the subrails ....you may also need some subrail extensions if you want to tighten the pockets and don't end up having to do...
  13. matteroner

    custom pool table

    Those look like k-55's but maybe it's the angle of the photos?
  14. matteroner

    Apprenticeship

    I'm a veterinarian, but often times wish I was a table mechanic. Too late now. Neither of us get paid enough ....
  15. matteroner

    Table issues advice please

    you also need to find out what profile cushions he put on the table. if the cloth is loose then he may not have known what the correct cushion profiles is for that table. post some pictures of the pockets and the rails on this site and the guys here can tell you if it is even worth dealing with...
  16. matteroner

    BLUDWORTH vs DIAMOND vs BALLSTAR BALL CLEANERS

    if your handy you can save a bunch of money and make your own.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtbvoXqi7x8 that guy went a bit crazy i made a basic one for 40 bucks or so with a ryobi orbital buffer, zip ties, some carpet and some 5 gal buckets ....works great but a little loud
  17. matteroner

    What's the best to use to attach facings?

    make sure the staples go into the subrail not the cushion
  18. matteroner

    Do chalk marks ever come out

    chalk marks you can vacuum, brush, x-1 whatever you choose they should come out easily. now burn marks, which is probably what you are talking about, do not come out. burn marks are usually present from where you break and behind the rack of balls. you can use an extra piece of cloth as a...
  19. matteroner

    T-rail bolt system conversion per Mr. Long

    I have requested that the person who claims to have installed up-bolts comment on this thread ...so we will see.
  20. matteroner

    T-rail bolt system conversion per Mr. Long

    it looks like this kling was built from the ground up ...so they probably re-designed the rails...look at the pictures.. http://www.carlopool.com/KlingProject.htm http://www.carlopool.com/images/Tables/Kling/RailRework1.jpg I think the up bolts they are talking about may go right into the...
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