Gold Crown IV - How do I get GC Rails Recalibrated in Italy?

I just had a lengthy Facebook chat with Glenn about this very subject.. Glenn said the Gold Crown IV takes a K55 Artemis Intercontinental rail (or Superspeeds if you wanna go that route...)

I suggested showing my local mechanic pictures of the proper subrail extension, and Glenn said that was a good idea, and might end up working out.

Now, I would assume that anyone who has done work on tables would be able to do this work as long as they are shown pictures of what you are expecting.. The actual subrail extension does not look overly complicated as long as you are retaining the natural Gold Crown pocket angle. It's only when you want the pocket angle manipulated to be closer to Diamond specs that things start to get a little dicey.

In the end, you are in the same boat as I. You're likely gonna have to try to find the guy with the best reputation, and roll the dice.

If you Google "Diamondizing a Gold Crown III, you get what you pay for", you'll find the thread where Glen took pictures of the entire process, and if your mechanic is capable at all, he oughta be able to figure it out...

91design said:

Hi all,
I am thinking about replacing the cushions on my Gold Crown IV in the next months and having the rails extended and recalibrated.

I have probably read every topic on this forum concerning the issue, and I have come to the conclusion that it is not a job I can do alone, I do not have the necessary knowledge, experience and tools; I therefore ask you an honest opinion on how you would behave in my place.
Unfortunately, here in Italy I do not know anyone who knows how to complete the job the right way ... can you direct me in the right direction?
Mark and/or Glen do you trust anyone here in Italy that could perform the task at the state of art?
Thank you all

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It’s my understanding that the GC4 has the newer style K55 cushions and don’t need recalibration. As for the rail extension, JZMechanix has pics on his web site that’s shows the rail extensions.

Italy

I have a friend in Italy that works on the gold crowns, if you search the pool forums over there you’ll find him.
I’ll forward a link to this post to him. Let me tell him know that you are interested. Give him a call or look him up on WhatsApp. +39 389 424 0348



Rob.M

ROB.M said:

I have a friend in Italy that works on the gold crowns, if you search the pool forums over there you’ll find him.
I’ll let me know you are interested. Give him a call or look him up on WhatsApp. +39 389 424 0348

Rob.M

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Do you know any good mechanics in Germany?

Russ