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I as you probably can tell haven't followed the many threads regarding aiming on az I was just posting my response to the percieved conversation. If this system is strictly regarding center ball it is probably sound. People should use whatever system works for them. Dudley

These types of threads about aiming make my head hurt..... Is aiming with center ball confusing? In time doesn't a player know where to hit on an object ball in order to make it? Does this aiming system account for english? If so I'm pretty sure there is some grey area here unless someone...

Is aiming so hard???? I truly understand that using different methods to visualize your shot can be helpful at times but what exactly is an aiming system doing. You are not a machine. Is this just a method of tricking your brain into being more confident in your natural abilities? How long...

That looks like a Talisman to me.... I could be wrong though. Dudley

Do you believe break cues are as much of an advantage as a jump cue??? I also will use a jump cue if the rules allow it. Because it is too much of an advantage for those with them whether I like what they do for the game or not... my $.02 Dudley

I agree with you that you should strive to hook your opponent better but.... If jump cues are allowed how come it's illegal to use just a shaft to jump? I have a friend who can jump over a ball with a credit card thickness between the cue and object ball. (this is probably why) The right...

Nice thread.... To me this guy sounds like a headache... If you don't mind headaches you could have bet it up and seen his true speed and maybe made a score. But if you are not a seasoned gambler this guys annoying antics would have been very unsatisfying to play against. Even if you have an...

The Sardo has its own issues... I've played on a table that has been Sardo programmed. For one thing you don't even need a rack to get a tight rack you could do it with your hands. The balls just roll up and freeze if you get them close to the right location. The main issue with this is if...

I personally prefer rack for eachother when playing tournaments. The problem with rack your own is too many people give themselves loose balls behind the nine for unethical reasons. Some people enjoy cheating by manipulating the rack and others don't pay any attention to the back balls. Also...

Your idea to get a pelikan case is an expensive option but probably the best for your cargo. If you went to this extent you might want to also buy a TSA lock from a luggage store. I know many people just put there case in a big duffle bag with other items which is probably isn't very secure...

Watching this never gets old.... Boy am I glad there wasn't a shot clock to mess with his concentration. One of the epic moments in pool. :smile: Dudley

Being a machinist myself I am happy that delta 13 has decided to try and make money machining triangle racks. This is something I have thought about doing myself in the past but with aluminum prices and shop rate there is no way I could justify it. What they are offering is competitive for...

I'll give this a whirl also...thanks for sharing. Dud

Thanks Corey, What kind of burnishing compound do you use? I've heard of allot of techniques from spit to wax paper. I've lately been using gum tragacanth and a piece of leather with pretty good results. Dudley

Next time I do a layered tip I'll try using moisture and a razor. Maybe it is just a better technique. In my machining experience nothing beats a perfectly ground carbide insert cutter but this probably doesn't apply to cutting leather. When I said spongy I meant that the tip had allot of...

tlayne, If I recall correctly I was turning the lathe around 800 rpms. Sheldon and Blackheart, Tailstock pressure makes allot of sense. If the tip layers are held together they can't rip apart. I guess I'm going to get a little more sophisticated with my technique for holding the shaft...

Thanks Alan for the response, I know what you mean about fuzz. I'll give the razor a try on the layered tips and stick with my insert cutter for the nonlayered tips as you suggest. Is there any disadvantage to the super glue on the sides of the tip besides making them unnaturally hard? Dudley

Hello all, I am a machinist by trade so naturally I like to retip my own cues on my sag-14 Graziano lathe. I usually use le pros and can install a tip that doesn't mushroom and burnishes well. If I burnish them a couple times during the first week of play they are usually good for the rest of...

thanks, nice looking player. Dud

What kind of joint does this cue have? a pic would suffice. thanks, Dudley