I wasn't addressing my post to anyone in particular, I was just reminding everyone of what I see as the proper rules of conduct here. Note, I'm not a moderator or anything, just an interested citizen.
Slate Question
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I wasn't addressing my post to anyone in particular, I was just reminding everyone of what I see as the proper rules of conduct here. Note, I'm not a moderator or anything, just an interested citizen.
Tell you what there buddy, just for you, I recommend ALL mechanics stop helping people like you for FREE!!!
You seem to think you're ENTITLED to all the free information you want, and now you want to band together with others to do what.....force your free information:rotflmao1::rotflmao1:
Just for the record, I've been a member here since 2006, and have NEVER charged for information, and as a matter of fact....I am the ONLY person whose stood up and said enough is enough, your FREE information DOES have a limit of questions!!! All of us who make a living working on pool tables have better things to do OTHER than helping people like you who just keep on asking for free over and over and over again. At some point in time, people like you NEED to realize, we who post free information here....do NOT work for you, but when you get the attitude like you have, and start getting upset because your ATTENTION needs are not being satisfied, then I get to feeling like, OK....if you want anymore information with your 500 free questions, then I'll treat you like a customer and start CHARGING you for my help, as I do any other customer!!!!
I guarantee you, you've just shit in your own mess kit buddy, your free advice is over, you've successfully ABUSED IT!!!
Not one person is gonna say "Where has slatemate been? We really loved his posts...."
No one has cussed or threatened you. You just don't wanna hear the truth.
You are not going to change my mind or anyone else's.
You are not a mechanic, you post all the time about every single "issue" you have concerning a pool table, that means you should be PAYING someone to handle your pool table needs.
Trent from Toledo
You are all good man! Not that I am a "mod" either, but, I try to be a good contributor to the forum. You always post very detailed information.
Trent from Toledo
Gentlemen, no one is forcing anyone else to answer their questions. If you feel that you can help someone out with your experience and inclined to spend some time answered them, then please do so. If not, then just let the post be. No one is forcing anyone else to answer (or continue answering) people's questions.
Glen, no one is questioning your expertise here, but when you feel that you are being taken advantage of, then just stop answering. You don't need to be combative.
Glen, no one is questioning your expertise here, but when you feel that you are being taken advantage of, then just stop answering. You don't need to be combative.
what does it take to get one of these guys banned? Trent is still after it and Cobra is trying to hit people up for cash for advice..... wonder NOT why there are so many lurkers but few posters here.
oh wait.... what's this? Trent just gave you guys some money. what a joke....
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yeah, that's funny..... keep your advice yank, i don't want it.
You offer nothing and ask for everything. Anything you have "tried" to offer has been BAD information.
You have no reason to be here.
Trent
You implying that a user gets special treatment because they are a gold member is a good way to get started down that road to being banned.
How about you let us moderate the forums and decide if and when someone needs to be warned or banned.
And because you think someone should be banned instead of warned is not a good reason to keep reporting older messages again and again.
Mike (the guy who decides on users being banned)
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OK, I think you just answered the question about what it takes for a ban.
The screen name SlateMate can now join his other banned screen names. One would hope they learn, its NOT the screen name that gets them banned!!
Nice table. Is that a 8 footer? Buyer of my last home bought mine with the deal. Will be moving again soon (hopefully)......1st grandchild on the way and looking to move closer. Just sold my Diamond last week prepping for this planned move. Will be looking for a new table once settled again......I'm thinking another Anniversary or maybe a Centennial. I think my son talked with you recently about tables.....his new man cave will be ready soon.
Here's a pic of the one I had.
Anyway, do you have any scrap slate? If so, maybe I could hire you to make what I'm looking for.....see my last thread referenced in post #5 of this thread. It would require sawing. Not sure if you do stuff like that. Thanks.
DTL
sawing strips of slate
Take some old scrap 3-piece slate as illustrated and saw as diagrammed. End pieces sawed at slight angle (not straight through the gate as from the foot or head spot) for a more realistic shot into a corner. OR, make the shooting surface out of granite as discussed above.
Make a simple but sturdy wooden bench the same height as the bed of a pool table and embed the slate into the table. Have a mechanic put simonis on and make a pocket for each end with about 1 foot of rail on each side.....one end for right handed players and the other end for lefties.
I need this to be done for use with another totally separate project - a stroke training machine or device. This contraption is gonna be somewhat bulky and will sit beside and behind the shooter.....not practical for use with a real pool table. Every shot will be a straight-in shot down the narrow runway (4.5") of playing surface. Stroke trainer will have guides for the stick and elbow/forearm unit.....lasers, too.
I know, I'm a f'ing nut. Oh well, I'm retired and bored. Need something to occupy all my free time.
DTL
Take some old scrap 3-piece slate as illustrated and saw as diagrammed. End pieces sawed at slight angle (not straight through the gate as from the foot or head spot) for a more realistic shot into a corner. OR, make the shooting surface out of granite as discussed above.
Make a simple but sturdy wooden bench the same height as the bed of a pool table and embed the slate into the table. Have a mechanic put simonis on and make a pocket for each end with about 1 foot of rail on each side.....one end for right handed players and the other end for lefties.
I need this to be done for use with another totally separate project - a stroke training machine or device. This contraption is gonna be somewhat bulky and will sit beside and behind the shooter.....not practical for use with a real pool table. Every shot will be a straight-in shot down the narrow runway (4.5") of playing surface. Stroke trainer will have guides for the stick and elbow/forearm unit.....lasers, too.
I know, I'm a f'ing nut. Oh well, I'm retired and bored. Need something to occupy all my free time.
DTL
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Hee, hee - that was originally said in a heartfelt loving way; just so you don't take it wrong.
In order to relate why i, a non table tech, felt competent in some areas to reply. I often build contraptions.It does look like a fun project, as Trent said, if you want to afford it.
Why cutting the slate on a diagonal?
Also, if for training, any reason not to go across the slate and make it longer?
And just to be clear, no interest in getting into or between any parties deal here. I just like thinking about this type of stuff, especially when i am booked up and supposed to actually be doing other work....:sorry:
smt