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I bought an Olhausen about 10 years ago. Once debugged, it has been a fine table. The original installer did not seat the slates on the frame properly (hold down screws), and somehow the slates squeezed beeswax out of the joint, which caused problems. In addition the bolts from the slates to...

Use the 30 second rule on them.

Threads to not work by having "friction" ! Threads work by creating tension--and the thing that tension is applied to is the thing that has the Friction ! Cue assembly Friction is between the face of the butt and face of the shaft. Also, Threads do not create concentricity ! Concentricity is...

It "might" get down to freezing, here in Austin, sometime in mid-late February.

A top player could make a decent living {both Tourneys and gambling} Likely (60%-80%) more fun to watch because the top players were not mechanical machines.

One does not turn using a milling tool, one uses a turning tool (fixed single point) One does not face using a milling tool, one using a facing tool (fixed single point) The object being turned spins, the tool does not. Did anyone notice the runout of the shaft in the lathe prior to work ?!? Did...

Why would a Billionaire want you to make a random decisions for yourself when he can maneuver you into making a decision which benefits himself (amongst all the choices)???

If/when you watch Dr Dave's high frame rate videos of cue-tip to cue-ball contact, you will see that the cue tip moves around like jelly. An oversized piece of jelly (mushroom) at the end of the shaft cannot increase the friction between Cue-tip and CB.

This. Once someone demonstrates that they can use and not abuse a cue, their selection gets moved up.

OP did ask what could cause ...

Whiskey is definitely a solution of water, alcohol and various fusel oils. It is only a solution to "human" problems.

At least on a bleach bottle you do not have to worry about a second attempt.

Except that my cue cost originally $400, my break cue is worth $80, and my jump cue is %60:: the rest is spot on.

I, also, use Mother's Carnauba car wax. Put it on thick, let it dry for 1 hr. + Buff it off with clean terrycloth towel stroke it 3 times on the Talc cone. {once or twice a year.}

That is an accurate description. You have to be very deliberate with a Z. 314 first.

What I can see: CB hit rail before 1 or 6 What I cannot see: CB hits 1 or 6 first. In both cases (a CB hits 1 first, b CB hits 6 first) 6 heads down table as video shows. In both cases; 1 can go in corner pocket as video show. Under the new rules where you need definite evidence of foul--call...

If you want to watch machines at work--take a look at 100 yard bench rest shooting--the winning score is a group often under 0.09" in diameter.

SVB is not GOAT !! While he may be in the top 10...

While I can, I don't want to. My Z2-S-tuned was purchased as a $250 shaft.

a) divot at the head-ball spot b) balls out of round c) balls not absolutely identical in size d) slate is not absolutely flat e) cloth is not absolutely flat on absolutely flat slate f) divots on balls g) dirt on balls h) surface finish on balls is not perfect all of these things down in the...