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    July Caption This Contest

    enney-meany bo-beanie, olly-olly oxen-free ... da-da-da-dummmmmm.
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    Instroke Buff. 2 X 3 used case.

    Howdy All; Called and talked with Mark at Pool Table Magic. A deal was made, I just picked up the case at the PO. It's in "Like New Condition", as he described it to me on the phone. Even has the paperwork with it. Completely satisfied with the transaction front to back. Will now attempt to...
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    Pros today vs the pros yesterday

    Howdy All; My two pennies worth; Back 20 years we didn't have cellphone videos to see our stroke so as to fine tune it. Hoppe sure didn't, or McCready, or Hopkins and check-out Mazin Shooni's side arm style. Yet they were ALL Champions. They played not on super smooth almost polished cloth...
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    Schmelke finish defect

    Use some rubbing alcohol with that magic eraser. Flashes off (dries), almost instantly.
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    Gold Crown Adventure

    you have my attention ...
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    The Value of NOT Playing Pool (especially when you are struggling)

    kollegedave, Howdy; Yea, I can relate to what your premise is alluding to. Have been in the same situation myself. Get to a certain level or point and ya seem to plateau. After a break few days or a week and come back you can and will notice an improvement. The mind and body require time to...
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    Practice practice practice

    Howdy; I tried the white circles (aka paper A$$holes), then it dawned on me that in pool ya NEVER shoot the same exact shot. They are never the same. so I just use "good enough to be called close" for placement of balls for different routines. Now the 'L' and circle of balls inna middle, well...
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    Drills and practice for beginners

    With kids it needs to be FUN. To much like being in school and they will go away. hank
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    Another Legend lost. R.I.P. Dan Janes

    Howdy All; I too had a few conversations with Mr. Danny Janes. Didn't try to BS me with the "usual things" some of us are known for. Ask an honest question and he provided you with an answer. I appreciated that. I appreciated that he took time from his day to deal with me, asking the same...
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    Instroke Buff. 2 X 3 used case.

    Deal has been made.
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    Cue Tips, Non Layered Vs Layered

    Cornerman, Howdy; Great article. Good thing I can stand my laptop on end to read it. chucklin' popped up with the pages with their heads to my left. hank
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    Cue Tips, Non Layered Vs Layered

    Howdy All; What I find interesting is that when a Solid tip is installed and shaped there is nothing but leather exposed. When the same process is done with a layered tip you can see the lines of glue. Now are those lines of glue even or are they a wee bit lop-sided? Meaning is the tip...
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    One Foot On The Floor

    Howdy All; I have a brother that lost his foot due to medical reasons. He could, ""technically" remove it and leave it on the floor while he crawled around on the table. chucklin' hank
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    What shoes do you wear to play pool in?

    I'm surprised would have thought from your screen name you'd be wearin a set of these; chucklin'
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    What shoes do you wear to play pool in?

    Howdy All; Wearing size 13 EEEE gotta go with New Balance. Mostly some sandals, once in awhile some cross trainers or walking shoes. All mood dependent. hank
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    Installing Irish linen

    Howdy All; Here's a YT about how fishing rod builders do it; Just thought I'd toss that out there, do with it what you please. hank
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    Ebony break cue shaft

    omaharich, Howdy; Have had extremely good results with the below; Break: Dufferin Dot 17 oz. with Oak floorboard (from the local community center when they re-did the floor after 40 some years), shaft with a Talisman Break tip (4years and going strong). Weights 17oz. and perhaps a smidge more...
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    Installing Irish linen

    JTB51, Howdy; This was asked a few years ago; https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/linen-wrap-question.536323/ As one that likes to tye a knot every once in awhile I learned a long time ago that all manners of cordage have special requirements to remove them from from spools or just large...
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    Instroke Buff. 2 X 3 used case.

    BUMP, still lookin'
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    Where to play in Tampa

    Howdy; Short drive north to Capone's Address: 10463 County Line Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34609 Hours: Opens soon ⋅ 12 PM Phone: (352) 688-9965 hank
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