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Scott Lee Firstly, how did you derive snob from my post? I simply responded with an experienced and educated response to the OP'S question. Yes, cues are glued up by hands. What skill is required to apply glue and plug parts together? Maybe care taken to index ring checks etc. But that's it...

Sharp/cnc points The OP'S question is a very legitimate one. There are a few kinds of points commonly encountered. First types were Butterfly and full splice types like those found in house cues etc. Then there are V bottom points which is commonly used for real and pointy points. Then lastly...

Way too smokey! I play there just about every Saturday night on table 2. I go there mostly for the live music and to check out the trim. The cloth on the Diamond 7 footers is shot. There are holes where the 1 balls set. The cloth is slow from the cigarette smoke. I played at Mr. Breakrack's...

Mcdermott Mcdermott D series. Because they are well built and traditional classic designs. I like the 3/8-10 joint and their shafts is as good as anyone else's. The price is right especially for real points That being said, last week I was in their shop and picked up a perfect C21 that will...

Excellent Book! Cant say enuf about that book and its author! The parts about reading the rack and its gaps to select the proper break location and how to rack so the opponent has a difficult run out are Priceless!!!!!! That book is full of techniques and info on the most important shot in the...

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Think i hit it on the head. I retired from a job where i had to profile stupid people. I got pretty good at it. Now i can spot em when i walk into the room. Still wouldnt make it right for me to use that talent to take advantage of them. Fellas, this debate has ran its course. Im bored.

Skins, this is a thread about dishonesty. If your buddy makes a living on or around tables i would be willing to bet hes the guy that cleans up the tables between customers. Or some maintenance type. But true to the stereotype, he has insinuated he is a player/hustler. To tell a guy youll do...

Dude, seriousely. Just go back to your hole. There are lots of cuemakers. And like pro players, there are lots of folks realized there is no real money in this, we just do it for the love of the game. The fact that you have had the same job for 33 years tells us that you yourself are not good...

Erhino is spot on. This cobra guy has way too much time on his hands judging from how many posts he has made. He obviousely needs the $5 so a job might be out of his reality at the moment. I dont know this guy so i wont try to insult him as he has attempted to do to me. If you love the game and...

The reason these other atheletes make more money is because the public is actually interested in investing into their sport. Not so with pool. We are viewed as white trash. I think i mentioned that Michael Jordan wouldnt be cought dead shooting freethrows with you for pennys a shot. You are...

When you can encounter the "PROs" in the very same pool rooms the rest of us deadwood player shoot in and they are there cunducting themselves in the same way the rest of the yahoos are for chump change, how do you suggest there be a line in the sand? When was the last time you saw Michael...

I have been playing for 28 years now. When i realized i wasnt going pro, i decided to build cues. I love cue games as much as the next guy. That said, we wonder why billiards is loosing interest. It is viewed as a scummy game played in seedy places by the scurge of society. I have watched kids...

Billiard thought is right. Nobody mentioned playability. You see, cues are works of art and craftsmanship. Real inlay work with real and valuable materials is always more desirable than cheesy decals. But then again, you would have to spend a bit more than $168 to know the difference.

Have i ever been beaten or won by a lucky shot? EVERY SINGLE TIME!!

I may be a bit slow on this, but i just read that these companies are now made in China. Is this so? I have a friend that paid $500 for an ornate Lacasi. Are there any real (true inlay, not decals) lucasi cues?

How do you send PMs to people here? I cant seem to figure out how to look up this Mase guy on this forum.

Back when i used to build cues, i told my customers that my cues are made for playing. Breaking is part of the game. Guys that worry about their tips should consider doing some maintenance and replacing their tips more ofton. Tips require upkeep and are expendable as are ferrules. Now, how...

I just got a black Cowboy with brass hardware. It seems to me that the black should come with chrome hardware saving the brass for the brown leather cases. I want to thank JB Cases for taking the time to personally respond to my thread. Its not ofton that such a response could be had. Thank you sir!

So if a guy jumps on the interwebs tonite and randomly orders a cowboy, where is this case likely to be made? Germany or elsewhere?