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Thanks for the replies... I had my doubts from the beginning that it was anything special, but even for all the lousy cheap cues that are out there, I hadn't seen such a design. I like the idea of using it in some kind of display though. I'll break the news to him. Thanks again.

A friend of mine posted a photo of a cue he rediscovered in storage. His mother gave it to him years ago and insists he does not put it on EBay. I'm just trying to identify it, and determine if it's a good cue or not. There's only one photo so far, but it's distinctive enough that someone...

Thank you for the kind comments. As for questions on an Anni's playability, here's my two-cents: From all my reading on AZBilliards, it would seem that if players aren't playing on their own Diamond Pro/Pro-Am/Smart etc, they dream of doing so... Or, if they're playing on a Gold Crown, that's...

The Anniversary, IMO, is a more beautiful table and should command a higher resale value, but only if you find one that has the real wood rails (not formica). It can be made to play as good as any tournament quality table out there, while outclassing them all. Timeless design.

The title to my thread dates back to July 2011... I didn't know any better then what year my table was made. I know now that it is not a 1946 because it came with a stretcher, but I don't know how to change the thread title name. My stretcher is not quite stock, as the veneer had been...

I'd consider that for a future project, but need to see some examples of what you're describing. As you can see from my project, the castings have been completed (early January I believe). They were done using good ol' fashioned (commercial grade) machine sanding and polishing rouge... the...

Labors of love require more patience than I knew I had, more support I ever thought I'd get, and time I didn't deserve. I appreciate everyone's help, input, and encouragement, every step along the way... I can hardly wait for the sapphires now. I still need to design a dimmable low voltage DC...

I've been wanting to get a price on something low profile in black, that doesn't mark up the Centennials. Whatever I get cannot have the bump outs that take an Allen head fastener to the pocket casting, as my table has the older casting design and I'd rather not go thru that cutting process again.

My frame has "5171" engraved into the wood as well as stamped. I know the aprons have something else. I wish I knew if the numbers contained part of the year. The only place I have the dude holding the cue is on the brass nameplate.

Manwon... just curious... you've stated that you know your Anni was built in 1954. How were you able to determine that? Mine is late 40's early 50's and not what my thread name indicates as that was before I knew better. I mean there's the stretcher, the side castings, corner/pocket fastener...

98% finished... her clothes are on and Anni is gorgeous! Unfortunately, I was unable to photograph a step-by-step process today. Too much running around. I need to digest the day to provide a more thoughtful monologue that could be considered useful for those restoring an Anniversary. Here...

Don't forget, you have top-notch mechanic that may not be too far from you (in Batesville, IN ... Jack Zimmerman.) I sent my Anniversary rails to him in Dec. He put Artemis Intercontinental K66 cushions on them and extended the subrails to tighten the pockets. Flawless mods! and the table is...

I have an Anniversary, probably an early 50's model DC so I wouldn't use mine to compare, but perhaps send a pm to Chevybob. He may have the measurements.

I too would prefer a Diamond Professional over just about anything else. I wonder about their website as well. A number of years ago, they changed the whole site and now it needs A LOT of help. You can hardly look at anything anymore that used to be there (rail options, pricing, accessories...

That's the show being held in Chicago this year, right? Does one have to be "in the business" to attend? Any idea of exhibitors planning to attend? Is this the grand-poo-ba of billiard trade-shows?

I think Dave makes a good point.

(Nice Gibson there Mr. Tate... re-born Anniversary)... and +1 on PoolAddiction's thoughts and I think one other... if you don't like traditional green, then I'd go with a color that is complementary to the wood on the table which is more dependent on the Diamond rails you have, or something...

Such a nice way to start a Monday... to see progress photos from dsoriano! :thumbup:

Sweet! Looking forward to seeing those walnut rails refinished... before the cushion cloth is installed lol. :wink: Sorry you're in a hurry-up-and-wait mode, but patience can be contagious. As for me, I'm considering buying a Starret 98-12 level I found for-sale North of me ($60) and attempt...

Just following up... Simonis did indeed sent me some spots for free. Four of them. They arrived this past Friday. :thumbup: