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  1. Hambone

    Billiard trivia...

    Layered tips were first sold in 1828. They consisted of a very hard first layer and a soft top layer. After complaints about white marks left on tables by white chalk John Thurston started selling blue chalk in 1828. In 1843 green chalk became available for sale.
  2. Hambone

    Billiard trivia...

    Not quite, Chalk came first then the leather.;) E. White mentions chalking the end of a cue in his 1807 book "A Practical Treatise on the Game of Billiards". In 1764 when Frenchmen from New Orleans founded St, Louis Missouri one of the first buildings erected was a billiard room. It was 20...
  3. Hambone

    Need Help Identifying Ivory Balls

    Has anyone ever actually done this to anything ivory that they own? I have seen this test mentioned more than once and cannot believe anyone would give the OK to try it. It was brought up to a well known knife appraiser a while back on another forum and he advised sticking the hot needle in...
  4. Hambone

    FS: Legends of Billiards by George Fels

    I'll take it Mike. Is paypal ok?
  5. Hambone

    Music City Updates?

    Any Music City Open updates? I had to go to work and cant watch the stream here.
  6. Hambone

    Unusual one pocket matchups

    Banged up, I was at JOB's when Ronnie played Cliff one handed. At the time I had no idea who he was. I cant remember how much they were playing for but I do seem to remember a $10,000 side bet. I was still pretty young and could not keep my eyes off that damn stack of hundreds. I also remember...
  7. Hambone

    who is going to music city open??

    I'll be there Sat night to watch the Midnight Madness. I'm not sure if I will be there any other times.
  8. Hambone

    Books for sale 2

    Wow, I forgot I had even posted these. I'll see if I still have all of them. Happy New Year to you to Dave. If you find yourself around Nashville again be sure to let me know.
  9. Hambone

    The Hustler

    Fats drank alright. The diffrence was he knew how much he could drink. It was part of the "character" he had that Eddie did not. So what beat me? Character. Yeah, sure, sure. You're damn right I'm sure. Everybody's...
  10. Hambone

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  11. Hambone

    USA in January

    I think the only time the guys at JOB's fool with their website is to put up the Music City Open flyer. I may be wrong but I will be surprised if you get an answer to your e-mail. There are several posters on here that live near there including myself, Tennesseejoe, and masonh who can...
  12. Hambone

    Who is/was the Best Trick Shot AND Pool Player

    Mike Massey most likely is the best trick shot/player today. As for who was the best ever I would have to give Ralph Greenleaf the nod. With around 20 world championship titles its really not even close in my opinion.
  13. Hambone

    Funny pic/gif thread...

    Johnny Rambo is the man....
  14. Hambone

    test pic

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  15. Hambone

    Funny pic/gif thread...

    What to do if a rhinocerus escapes... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgHQfxT7ImI
  16. Hambone

    Orange Beach, Alabama

    I dont mind bad equipment to much if its a decent enough bar with cold beer.:smile: Hambone<--has hung out at more than one cut and shoot.
  17. Hambone

    Orange Beach, Alabama

    I'll probably be coming in Tues. afternoon. I may leave early be there Mon afternoon though. I wont know for sure till Mon. morning. I'll be staying till Thurs. or Fri.
  18. Hambone

    Orange Beach, Alabama

    I'm going to be in Orange Beach, Alabama for a few days next week. Does anyone know of any pool halls,beer joints, dive bars or whatever that has decent tables in the area? I'd like to get out and play at least one or two nights.
  19. Hambone

    New Yellow Micarta .562"x.250"

    Hey Mason, a lot of knife makers have started making their own micarta for handles. Cut that supplier out and start gluing and pressing. http://www.northcoastknives.com/northcoast_knives_tutorials_hints_tips14.htm You could make the first blue jean ferrule. Any material made by stacking...
  20. Hambone

    Reputable instructor in Nashville?

    Karen Corr is living in Nashville and giving lessons. The only other person I know of is Bobby Pickle. He has instructed a few people.
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