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  1. OrigZaphod

    Question about Derby City best nights to go

    I'm planning on heading down as well this year to check it out, not sure which days yet, but plan on a couple, heading from up on the Chain in Fox lake.
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    Brunswick GC decal size

    Are you sure? That would make the side wood piece only about 5" total tall. that looks a lot taller then 5" Found my original set I made a buddy a couple years back... So made a few more..
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    Brunswick GC decal size

    Hi All! I need a favor, does anyone have a GC that has the Est Brunswick 1845 decals on the sides? If you do, could you measure the height of the Letters in Brunswick for me? I need to cut a set for a friends table he had restored but I did not get measurements prior to him sending it...
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    Olhausen rattle, is this a good fix?

    Resurrecting an old post, my apologies. Just saying Wish you were in the northern Illinois area, I just had a Olhausen installed and I like it, but the pockets... ugh... Used to playing on Diamonds but couldnt afford one yet, nor a GC so stuck with this one
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    How to tighten up my stoke.

    Thanks for all the input, I have finally got my pool room setup and have been playing more and trying some drills everyday. Little improvement now, but starting to budget again for an actual instructor at this point as figuring out my stance on my own is not working, lol I have start loosening...
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    Looking for instructor/coach in Northern Illinois

    Ahh the Drive is nothing really, for me its the budget. Although If I am able to sell the new cue i bought that I shouldn't have, that will ease that pain and in watching his Media and the reviews, I would have to talk to him for sure!
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    Viking B5800 Cue for Sale

    Hi All, I bought this a gift to myself about a month ago and thought I deserved it, Well... I do not, my game is horrible at the moment and I am looking into the Projection Billiards system but need to flip this to afford it. Shot maybe a dozen times, in perfect shape, Predator caulk only on...
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    Looking for instructor/coach in Northern Illinois

    Hi All, Old guy here, stopped playing seriously about 15-20 years ago, (family issues, kids etc etc blah blah blah) Started shooting leagues again and man I suck, APA 4, when I used to play at a 7-8 level with APA or VNEA, however my stroke has gone to nothing, struggle some nights to hit 2...
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    How to tighten up my stoke.

    Hi All, I was a good player for many years (20 years ago) Not pro level by any means, but well I held my own and made decent coin at the same time. Flash forward to coming back after a 20 year break, no playing really at all during that time. There are days I am spot on, don't miss and feel...
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    Can anyone identify this ferrule material?

    I visit Ed about once a month!
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    Can anyone identify this ferrule material?

    I could not say with 100% certainty, however most balls are an epoxy core now days so I would think for a cue other then a break cue it would work, with that said though, there are a lot of variables when it comes to casting epoxy , from the mix, to the "manufacturer". to the curing time and the...
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    Any alternatives to the ICA projection system?

    Interesting that they are using a Raspberry Pi for it, I shocked the "software isn't out there already for it. I'd but it if they provided just the SD card for it as I have to many Pi's now just doing nothing... :)
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    Can anyone identify this ferrule material?

    100% an epoxy resin cast. And a great looking color combo as well.
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    Slick willys in Houston?

    Hi everyone it's been a really hot minute since I've posted anything but I've been working a lot I had to give up my weeks cuz I'm traveling too much with that said I'm done a day early on a job in Houston thinking about going out tonight and find you something to do notice that not too far from...
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    Trash in my super glue finish

    Coming from Pen turning and Finishing. Use the Blue Shop towels from any big box home improvement store,, (not wallyworld). For the CA, Mercury Flex or Bob Smith Industries (BSI) Thin or Med. Often For a cue, I would do thin passes, Do not put the CA on the Paper towel, rather have the Paper...
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    New Here? - Introduce Yourself

    Hi all, not a new member but I've been gone awhile. Back and being back in the game.
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    Pool Wars by Jay Helfert

    Where can I get a copy of this? Or if anyone has a copy, and doesnt have playing off the rail, interested in a swap for a a few weeks? Would rather own a copy though. :) Jay where is it available for sale?
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    Looking for mechanic in Chicago area

    Hi. I have finally gotten a actual table. Its a 3 pc slate I beleive. In the moving it in it developed a raised seem. Looking fur a rough cost to relevel the slate and replace felt and possibly rails.
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    LP Custom Cues #2 Cue Made For Avmasters's Son

    Hate to bump such an old thread, but Seeing as I never heard if Simp got the cue back from Lee, figured I'd ask... Seeing as there was some issues I read about with Lee after I had to take a break for a while...
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    Cheep Cues

    Blue and Maroon ones, any idea on weight? Are they chinise imports? Need a couple decent cues for the table at home now that I am back playing again.. dennis
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