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Just recieved it 2 days ago. GREAT BOOK!!!!! I already see improvement in certain types of shots. Please.. DON'T buy this book. I need to keep this knowledge for myself :) jk. Just like the billiard atlas used to be, this book will be my go to book. Phenominal job Mr Smith.

ok.. the Poolhall that I frequent has 4 billiard tables. all of which are UN-heated. Im a C player consistently avereging .4 or higher. (my best game being a .867.. did that only once) :) anyways..back to my problem. eventually I would like to play in Tournaments.. but everytime I can get on a...

I saw an article on the internet on using silicone spray on a billiard table and billiard balls. Anyone know where I can find this? or give me some information on how its done? maybe some info on what others do to make a unheated worn cloth table play more like a heated one. TIA

Is there going to be a 2008 Sang Lee International Open this year? I checked out the website and all it has is information from last years event. usually, by now they have the upcoming event info. I'm trying to plan my vacation around the time of the tournament. I hope they are still having...

A customer wants me to make a shaft for his shueler cue. anyone know where I can purchase a sheuler insert. or know what thread type so that I can make one? TIA

Post your high run and how long you have been playing. :) High Run - 6 been playing - 3 months (give or take a week or 2)

What are the down sides to using a predator 314 shaft for 3 cushion? i have a billiard cue and I'm having a really hard time getting the ball hits that I need..(the deflection is ungodly).. I use my predator shaft and all is good.. im really happy playing with a predator and really comfortable...

I posted this on the 3-cushion section of the forums...but no one has replied.. maybe I'll have better luck here. :) what do you guys think about using a Predator Z shaft for 3 cushion? I have one that I'm not using and figured I could use it. although I dont know if the Z shaft can withstand...

what do you guys think about using a Predator Z shaft for 3 cushion? I have one that I'm not using and figured I could use it. although I dont know if the Z shaft can withstand the forces of the bigger and heavier balls. I dont want to shatter a shaft that cost me $200 :)

the pool hall that I go to has 2 billiard tables..but they are NOT heated :( some shots are almost impossible..angles are diffrent...bigger billiard balls dont draw.. spin doesnt hold.. and just to get 4 or 5 rails after hitting the first ball, I have to hit it really hard. I also like...

anyone know what type of glue is used to glue the layers on a layered tip together? im gonna take a wack at making a layered tip. I already succeded in making one using superglue to bond the layers.. makes for a super hard break tip...that holds chalk really well. I'm trying to make a soft...

I know heat causes ebony to crack... only way I know to remove a pin is to heat it up with a torch.. how can I remove the pin without damaging the ebony?

how do you guys sign your cues? meaning....do you print first and last name? print first initial and full last name? sign first initial then full last name? or sign full first and last name? so many options :)

http://www.threecushionbilliards.com/3c/default.asp I have the 4 volumes of the atlas billiard system and techniques. anything in this book worth it? does it do a good job of explaining? I know the billiard atlas series of books is kinda vauge and sorta hard to follow

hello.. I am about to core a tiger maple handle with maple handlewood. I dont want to add weight to the cue..since the forearm will be solid ebony. my question is.. Im turning the handlewood down to .75.. can I turn the whole thing down in one or 2 days?.. or do I have to treat my coring...

does anyone know if the distance from a diamond..perpendicular to the nose of the cushion is consistant on all pool tables? you would think that if it wasnt...then using diamond systems on a pool table would not be consistent from table to table. what is the average distance from diamond to...

I'm assuming the old time cue makers did not have routers.. im sure they just turned shafts and butts on thier lathe with just the cutting tool. their cues were top quality work. What are the pros and cons of using a router? are there any cuemakers out there making cues without a router?

I am making a new shaft for a bludworth cue.. What thread size is the pin. I measured it and it looks like 3/8-11. could that be a soutwest style pin? also..where can I purchase the tap for this pin? one more thing.. the pin is not quite 3/8 around. is this a custom pin.. I dont know how to...

My girlfriend lost her white gold braclet at Valley forge that I gave her for valentines day. she is very upset about it. it also cost me a pretty penny. Please if anyone found it...can you please contact me. thank you.

what would be the better lathe to get http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...emnumber=G4003 which is the 36" model.. or should I get the 40" model. thanks for the advice.. I know..its better to get a cuemaking lathe. but I have the tools (milling machine) and other tool to make all the...