Hey GC, you may have used a bit too much of the the wax. I would try that cleaner out I was talking about it's pretty cheap and ships fast on Amazon. It's quick and easy and since its dye free you can get right up against the rail and cloth with no worries.
The benefit to the prc is the ability to buff the rails to like new as the years go. To be honest for a home table they are likely over-kill. Keeping them clean is easy though. The finish can be a fingerprint magnet especially if you have sweaty hands. Unless you are buying for a commercial application look thru some of the pics on heaths website of other table stain/wood people have bought and I would choose what you think looks the best.
Get them. You might regret not getting them. But as Ny said…. Look around. Do some research
Why might I regret not getting PRC? I've looked into it a bit and am seeing that the finish on the wood stained rails, suggested by Nyquil, tend rub off with time. Perhaps that's what you meant. It's a big investment and I don't want to worry about the appearance of the table diminishing with time.
I recommend the PRC for long term. I also like the color anyway. I am just saying if you don't like dealing with finger prints the stained options may be the way to go. Also not everyone likes black rails.
embedded into the phenolic compound. I put a pic below so you have a up close idea.
Hopefully the wait time isn't too bad I heard it has gone up. I waited 12 weeks for mine. If you can swing it I would consider snagging a diamond polisher with your table purchase. Shipping these can be expensive. You usually don't have to pay shipping for one if you buy your table with it. They work really well getting marks off balls and keep them looking new. Best accessory you can buy for your
other than a cover.
Bought the Diamond Wire Ball Holder for Seybert's during the summer. It looks to be out of stock now on the Seybert's web site. You might be able to get it from the Manning Cues web site. Manning Cues
Where are you located? If Mark is going to install your table, why don't you order from him? He places orders directly with the factory.
If you plan to use Heath's expertise and it is indeed that valuable then perhaps he should be compensated for that by you placing the order with him. You can still get Mark to do the install where he also gets compensated for the work and expertise he brings to the table on his end. Seems a bit crappy to me to go into it intentionally intending to use a guy for all his knowledge and expertise only so you can go and buy somewhere else. Just food for thought.
I have a couple of questions for Heath concerning something he says in one of his Diamond table videos. He may be interested in my questions as they could clear up something that to me is a bit ambiguous. Manning Cues has been compensated by me in the past for a number of Predator cues and other products. I have spoken to Heath in the past and he always says to call him again if I have any questions. It may seem, "a bit crappy" to you but Heath will have no problem with it. And I will tell Heath that if I order a table it will be through a local dealer/installer.
The rosewood finish will rub off.
Not debating your technique but I bought the cleaner to alleviate hand cleaning. That got old real fast. Yes too much cleaner in the machine is not good for the machine or getting a good clean finish on the balls.
Thanks Seyberts is out of stock. Mannings has them but $40 to ship ! And excluded from there free shipping over $100 order promotion. I would really like one, looks good with the table and tired of kicking my 10 thru 15 balls around on the floor