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    Antique Brunswick Carom Pocket Inserts

    I picked up a set of Brunswick Carom inserts from the late 1800s - early 1900s. Unfortunately, the seller stuck them in a box with no protection and 2 of the brackets broke so I will probably be returning them. But, as long as I have them, does anyone know how they actually install? Am I missing...
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    Which Cushion K55 or K66?

    I picked up a Brunswick Southern table (probably 1900). The meausrements of the existing Super Speed cushions don't match the K55, K66 or the old style K55. I measured twice, even used calipers. See the attachment for measurments. Which cusion should I repelce with? Thanks,
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    Aramith Duramith balls getting dirty quicker than others?

    I've been playing with Aramith Premiers for 2 years now and recently pick up a set of Aramith Duramith Tournament Pros. I've been playing with them for a month now and they are dirtier than my Premiers were after 2 years. They clean up just fine but what gives? Anyone else experiencing this...
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    Aramith Premier Balls - Fake or Just Not Balanced Very Well?

    Odd question, but what the heck. 2 years ago I purchased a set of new Aramith Premier balls (Aramiths entry level balls). Craigslist deal, there was no plastic on the box, the balls were new and it was in an Aramith box. Got an odd feeling about the guy and asked where they came from. He said...
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    Red Powers Pool Tables? Anyone ever hear of these?

    I ran across a Red Powers pool table. I was told it from a company in the 1970's located in Redwood City CA. I can't find a thing online about this. Has anyone ever heard of a Red Powers pool table? I attached a few pictures. This one seems to have Brunswick rails which do not fit perfectly...
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    Pocket Opens? What Should They Measure?

    I have a Brunswick Orleans table and just recently picked up a Brunswick Manhattan (1890) which will need cushions and cloth. I started looking into the proper opening for pockets for when I do the Manhattan and it seems my Orleans is about 1/2" wider at both corner and side pockets. Both tables...
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    WTB Original Rails for 9' Brunswick Manhattan

    I have a 9' Brunswick Manhattan that came with replacement rails by Adler, Kardale Billiards Mfg Co. (probably).The Adler rails work fine but I wouldn't mind picking up some originals. Other Brunswick rails from the same time period might be a match (1880 to probably 1920). I would like the...
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    Need Advice Regarding Tip Size / Diameter

    I'd consider myself an advanced beginner. My first cue, that came with the table, was 12.4 mm. It was not very forgiving. I got a Schmelke butt with a 12.9 mm Rhino shaft and could finally make shots (like playing ping pong with a tennis racket). Now that I'm working on cue ball control...
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    Need Advice For Refinishing Maple Shaft and Shaft Maintenance

    I have 2 cues with Maple shafts that are starting to show some age. They are nothing special but are straight and have some nice tips so I'd like to keep around. One is pretty rough at the last 12". Is a light sanding and a few coats of Deft 01701 Interior Brushing Lacquer suitable or is there...
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    Anyone Use A Rhino Carbon Fiber Shaft?

    I need a replacement 5/16" x 18 shaft for one of my spare cues. I can spend $85 delivered for a Maple shaft from Schmelke or $200 delivered for a Rhino carbon fiber which I can put on my Schmelke playing cue (and stick that shaft on my spare) and see how I like carbon fiber. Seems like a good...
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    Re-Tip Yourself or Send Out? Tip Recommendations?

    I have 2 cues that came with my table that are in pretty good shape but need tips. (L A Cues if anyone has ever heard of that brand). I'd like to set them up so guest can use them. I have looked into replacing the tips myself but am concerned the ends may no longer be square to the cue...
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    Advice for beginner cues?

    I've been playing a short time now but am already seeing the difference between the no name cues that came with the table and the one half-way decent Brunswick cue we have (Circa 1980 .... I think). I'd like to upgrade but really have no idea what would be next. I see cues from all sorts of...
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