Diamonizing a Gold Crown 3, you get what you pay for!

I hope you take a very real amount of pride in what you do. Of what I have seen, your work is always expert and flawless--it's all incredible. Thank you for sharing, and much luck in all your future business (obviously secured through photos like these...yikes!!).

Safest travels!
 
You might possibly be the best table mechanic on the planet!, I think that is something to be very proud of sir. :wink:
 
Super pictures, excellent job.
I'd like to know when you'll be in the Chicago area. And get a price to do the extensions on my table. pm me a phone number and I'll call you.
 
realkingcobra said:
Because I installed a Diamond 1 3/16" (30mm) 9ft slate on this GC3, I had to redrill the slate to fit the Brunswick rail bolt pattern...NOT an easy task!

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In the last picture you can see some marble that runs through the slate...AND runs right through one of my rail bolt holes!!!
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Very impressed by your work, with the table and the camera. You are truly unique in the table mechanic arena. How did you support the slate while drilling the holes?

regards........Paul
 
You sir are a true professional! I think when I am ready to replace the cloth on my table I will have to get with you and get a price of you coming to GA!
 
Paul Mon said:
Very impressed by your work, with the table and the camera. You are truly unique in the table mechanic arena. How did you support the slate while drilling the holes?

regards........Paul
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Slid the slate off to one side, mounted my drill press on top of my hydraulic chair, raised it up to the level of the slate, clamped it in place, centered the drill bit, and drilled away:grin:
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This way, I also have a drill press on wheels:wink:
 
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APA7 said:
Glen, what do U charge 4 the rail replacement? :confused: TY
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Depends, what kind of cushions, how much work is involved repairing, and what's the rest of the table like. Also depends on what make of table, most of all...if I have the time.

Glen
 
Salute to you Glenn. I had one done similiar and to the same dimensions as that by the best and most meticulous mechanic in our regional area (also a Certified Diamond dealer) that did a great job with pain staking detail, and I was very satisfied. You elevate your profession to a unique and desirable level. Your photos verify the exactness and care given to the smallest detail which is why it is all perfect. I simply love what you do to the pockets and the gluing of the cloth I have never seen, but it looks marvelous. Thanks for sharing, you are truly a master craftsman. TAP, TAP.
 
You are awsome!

Couple of questions. Do you fix all the old staple holes? If so what do you use to fix them? What is the correct angle for the rails where the cusions are glued, I am using super speeds? I think I have around 112 from the bottom of the rail wihtout the cushions on. this maybe the wrong way to measure but i don't have the tools to do it any other way.
Thanks for any help
Fish
 
bigfish67 said:
Couple of questions. Do you fix all the old staple holes? If so what do you use to fix them? What is the correct angle for the rails where the cusions are glued, I am using super speeds? I think I have around 112 from the bottom of the rail wihtout the cushions on. this maybe the wrong way to measure but i don't have the tools to do it any other way.
Thanks for any help
Fish
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The bevel of the subrail depends on what style of cushions, the thickness of the rail, so I need some more specifics. If the rails are stapled out, then you have to dado out the worm wood and inlay new wood and profile to fit.

Glen
 
the guys that do this work

are amazing when its done right! I work alot with the guys at Statewide Billiards in Michigan and they are some of the best and the pickiest Ive ever seen when paying attention to detail and doing things the right way.......................................I didnt think anyone else was that picky and now here you are! Great patience and detail and Im so impressed that there are still people that see the value in good old fashioned hard work and real quality and service!
I've got to tell the guys at Statewide about you and this post because they rarely see anyone they appreciate, in fact, they are usually the ones fixing the mess someone else has created as you did here!

Nice work sir! If you're ever in Michigan look us up! They would love to talk shop with a fellow quality mechanic!
 
Glen, you are the REAL "KING" COBRA of table mechanics! The best I've seen since Al Conte, God bless that little fat man. He was a perfectionist just like you. By the way, the Diamond you set up in my house a couple of years ago is still playing great, just like the day you set it up. It's a great table! Thanks buddy.
 
Thanks for sharing. Terrific photos. This gives a really good idea of how much work, care and talent is involved in repairing a pool table. Can see why you're the premier table guru. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
 
Black-Balled said:
More than $75, I believe.

I totally going to kidnap him. Think he's easy to rassle down?
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After watching him single-handedly take a 9' diamond table off the dolly and turn it horizontal, I'm not thinking anyone can rassle this guy.
 
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