Leather pockets

SlateHumper

Pokin' and Hopin'

Silver Member

• Oct 30, 2018

• #1

It is my understanding that Hood Leather Goods is no longer around. There are a lot of antique pool tables in the Cincinnati area. What do you do for reproduction antique leather pocket parts? What do you do if someone wants custom pockets? Any input is appreciated.

 

SlateHumper

Pokin' and Hopin'

Silver Member

• Feb 13, 2019

• #2

bump

I though I would give this a bump in case anything has changed...

 

forabeer

AzB Silver Member

Silver Member

• Feb 13, 2019

• #3

In searching for the "20th Century" pockets for my antique table(slightly larger pocket irons than todays #6 irons) I stumbled upon these guys in Baltimore . . . www.classicbilliards.net

They are pricey but have many antique pocket reproduction parts as well as complete pocket sets.

 

SlateHumper

Pokin' and Hopin'

Silver Member

• Feb 15, 2019

• #4

pockets

Thanks for the reply. I have bought from them in the past and was pleased. The modern pockets the are offering look like Hood Leather pockets. I have been spoiled. Frank Knapp owns National Billiard and would order the component parts (from Hood) and sew them up about 20 mins from where I live. It was a wonderful resource.