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Re: Re: Re: Comfort Zone There you go again - obsessing about those S/L's! :D There isn't any "test" for a s/l - because you make a great shot that a 4 or 5 would be proud of it doesn't automatically make you one; it's your overall game. If you're CONSISTENTLY shooting like a 4, you'll be...

Laura, I think you're discovering for yourself what a lot of people have been trying to tell you in various ways.... you've had good instruction in your fundamentals, now JUST SINK BALLS! Don't think too much, don't try to overanalyse, use centerball and speed more than english for shape, just...

I'll agree to the extent that "taking too many coachings will not be considered a violation of the rules" is somewhat ambiguous; however,as Jude R. pointed out, the allowable number of coachings per skill level is clearly stated earlier in the rules. That's what you play by. If your opponent...

Absolutely right - if your opponent or their coach asks for an extra timeout, it's never a foul, but it's up to you to inform them they don't have one coming. The easiest way to handle this is to have your scorekeeper mark each timeout with a mark (I use a tiny "T") at the top or bottom, as...

In addition to www.cuesmith.com, you can check out www.uniqueinc.com and www.porper.com for lathes. You didn't say what you're looking for (portable or something larger) but some people buy small metalworking lathes from places like Harbor Freight and adapt them for cue work. Walt in VA

Most ivory ferrules are capped, and a pad allows tips to be replaced without thinning the cap by sanding or facing off the ferrule itself. Walt in VA

Chuck - I really appreciate the info; will try to get some pictures to post ASAP. Thanks again. Walt in VA

I have a Schon that's identical except the veneers and trims are light blue instead of tan like yours. Bought it about 10 years ago from a consignment dealer - don't know anything about history or factory model designation. Do you have any other info on yours? The 2nd edition Blue Book...

Actually, APA and BCA rules don't differ from this - (From the kitchen after the break, BIH any other time.) Walt in VA

Laura - If I understand your last post, you're in the 15th week of an 18 week session and are in 2nd place. You've played 6 times and are 4-2 on the session. My Tues. night team is also in 2nd place, 2 games back, in the 15th week also. My team has 1 player who has played 10 times, one who...

Laura - You say you are always playing last - "11PM or later." APA rules specify that if the 4th match has not started by league time + 2 hours, (i.e., 9:30 for a 7:30 league,) the 4th match should start on a second table, and the 5th match starts on the original table as soon as the 3rd...

Any use of sandpaper or Scotchguard (the green stuff),whether by hand or in a lathe, will remove wood and eventually reduce the shaft diameter. That's why I only burnish my own shafts with leather. I've had people bring me shafts that have been DESTROYED with Scotchguard. If you are going to...

I've had an old McDermott burnisher for years - leather disc about 5" dia., one side rough, one side smooth. Just wrap the smooth side around the shaft and polish briskly until you generate some heat from the friction. You can use any thin piece of smooth leather; if you can find one, a shoe...

Try squirting old-fashioned Ronsonol-type lighter fluid on a clean soft cloth - cheap, cleans well and leaves the shaft slick after burnishing with leather. For ferrules, a lot of people swear by Pearl Drops Tooth Polish. Actually, I don't clean my shafts that often - just burnish the hand...