For all you die hard Brunswick fans!

QUOTE=Big C]No, you don't have to post pic's of your work. But unless I have personally seen your skills and the finished product, I wouldn't consider you for the job. You want to get paid more than the average mechanic? Then you are going to have to showcase your work and have a list of references. But if Glenn says your good, then that's good enough for me.:wink:[/QUOTE]


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I'm more than happy to showcase my work and my good friend's room but I'm not looking for work or to get patted on the back. You asked for pictures so here they are. I can guarantee that every table I do is the same workmanship as shown here.

These pictures are pretty, but don't show the play of the table. This GCV has 4.25" sub-rails and Simonis Cloth. I invite anyone to come to The Pool Room in Duluth, GA and try it out. I do warn it is hard to get time because of the one-pocket action constantly on it.

If you're looking for references: Johnny Archer, Rob Sheets @ Brunswick, Greg Sullivan @ Diamond, numerous poolhalls in the Atlanta are (the Pool Room, Marietta Billiard Club, etc. . .)

Thanks for your interest.

mark gregory
 
Nice work Mark. I started posting pictures of my work about 2 1/2 years ago, not in the hopes of finding more work, I have enough already..LOL but in the hopes that others would show their work as well. Reason being, is I don't believe many hacks would dare show some of the work they do, that leaves only the ones that feel confident that their work is good, therefore showing potential customers in their area of service...kind of as a show and tell.

Customers like to "know" they're calling on someone that knows what they're doing, instead of taking a blind draw when it comes to hiring someone to work on their pool table at home:smile:

I've also posted pictures, taking the lead in the hopes that others will be able to pick up on some of the way I do things, and maybe give them a few more skills to work with, I have no problem passing on what I've learned to others;)

Glen
 
I would like to say that I have played on the GCV that Mark installed in Atlanta. The table plays as good or better than most tables I have played on and I have played on tables all over the country. I will let Mark do my new GCV when it gets here. Pics of work are great,but to really know how good the work is you need to play on a table. I was flipping back and forth between the Gold Crown and Diamond, but after playing on the table Mark did,
I chose the Gold Crown.

Steve
 
stevel said:
Pics of work are great,but to really know how good the work is you need to play on a table.

Steve
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I dissagree, what made up your mind was the work performed by Mark, not the table, just as another mechanic's work on the same table could have turned you away from buying a Brunswick, changing your mind to buying a Diamond. All tables are only as good as the mechanic that works on them, I don't care who makes the tables;)

Glen
 
Mark, those are nice pictures of a table, but it doesn't tell me anything about the work that went into it. It's all about documenting and illustrating the process. Glenn and sdbilliards have done this. I suggest you search for their pic's as it will give you a better idea as to what I am talking about.
 
Big C said:
Mark, those are nice pictures of a table, but it doesn't tell me anything about the work that went into it. It's all about documenting and illustrating the process. Glenn and sdbilliards have done this. I suggest you search for their pic's as it will give you a better idea as to what I am talking about.
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Well from a non-mechanic you would be right, but from our point of view you can clearly see the pockets have been extended properly and look nice and sharp. Cloth install looks nice around the pockets and so on.

Mark is well known in our industry. Not everyone has the TIME to document our work for other people. We are grateful that glen and
donny has.
 
Jab

scruffy1 said:
Well from a non-mechanic you would be right, but from our point of view you can clearly see the pockets have been extended properly and look nice and sharp. Cloth install looks nice around the pockets and so on.

Mark is well known in our industry. Not everyone has the TIME to document our work for other people. We are grateful that glen and
donny has.
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Come on Scruffy this thread has turned very nice, let's keep it that way! ;)

Most of Glen's pics are taken by his customers with his direction. We ALL have the same amount of time, some just use it wiser than others.

Here's the work of one Mechanic vs RKC. Which one would YOU rather come behind?? LOL

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Big C said:
Mark, those are nice pictures of a table, but it doesn't tell me anything about the work that went into it. It's all about documenting and illustrating the process. Glenn and sdbilliards have done this. I suggest you search for their pic's as it will give you a better idea as to what I am talking about.
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I've seen their work and pictures as well. I'm sorry, I was at the poolroom this afternoon and just put some pics. on here that were on the computer in the office. Trust me, I have pics. of a lot of tables. I'm not going to show you anything different than Glenn or Donny. The only difference is I use purple heart wood for shims. I'm not here to try and compare one an others work. I'm well satisfied with mine, and I think Glenn and Donny do every bit as good, maybe better. I just feel that is where everyone is trying to go with this post. Trust me, I'm not the best. I'm a back room kind of guy, I don't like the lime light. Ask a lot of the champion pool players I broke in the back rooms, not tournaments.

The next GCV I do sub-rail extensions, I'll document the job on here for you.
I just don't want you or anyone else to think I'm bragging or something.

Hopefully you're friend
Mark Gregory
 
realkingcobra said:
I dissagree, what made up your mind was the work performed by Mark, not the table, just as another mechanic's work on the same table could have turned you away from buying a Brunswick, changing your mind to buying a Diamond. All tables are only as good as the mechanic that works on them, I don't care who makes the tables;)

Glen
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Glenn, you are so right:) If we did a Gandy Table, some people would say they want a Gandy.
Steve is a very good friend of mine, and believe me the floor and the lay of the room it's self really make that Black GCV stand out.

Didn't hurt that the table came out perfect, but It's my home room, and I know how players are going to gamble on it.
Soon as one ball rolls off, I've got to hear about it.

NOT SAYING THAT I DON'T TRY AND DO ALL MY WORK LIKE THAT TABLE, CAUSE I DO.

Mark Gregory
 
Hi Mark,
Speaking of Gandy, the one you rebuilt for me plays as good as any of the other brands mentioned. Keep up the good work. That GC5 at The Pool Room turned out pretty good too.
 
perfectpocketz said:
I've seen their work and pictures as well. I'm sorry, I was at the poolroom this afternoon and just put some pics. on here that were on the computer in the office. Trust me, I have pics. of a lot of tables. I'm not going to show you anything different than Glenn or Donny. The only difference is I use purple heart wood for shims. I'm not here to try and compare one an others work. I'm well satisfied with mine, and I think Glenn and Donny do every bit as good, maybe better. I just feel that is where everyone is trying to go with this post. Trust me, I'm not the best. I'm a back room kind of guy, I don't like the lime light. Ask a lot of the champion pool players I broke in the back rooms, not tournaments.

The next GCV I do sub-rail extensions, I'll document the job on here for you.
I just don't want you or anyone else to think I'm bragging or something.

Hopefully you're friend
Mark Gregory
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Mark,

I have heard nothing but good things regarding your work. In fact, when Glen was here doing my table we spoke about you and he said the same thing. I know Johnny is very happy with the work that you did on the table at MBC. You are well regarded in the industry and I think your capabilities are not in question by anyone here. That being said, I would be interested to see an "in progress" review of your work, I am sure it would be well received.

Glen is sometimes a little gruff online but after getting to know him I can honestly say that he is "a lot of bark and not as much bite". He went out of his way to make sure my table was in top form when he left at additional and unexpected expense to him. He had to repair a hack job that was doen by a previous "mechanic" and he did so without griping and complaining, and he didn't try to charge me additionally to do so. Glen is tops in my book and I would venture to say that anyone that has dealt with him personally would agree.

All the best,
Daniel
 
stevel said:
I would like to say that I have played on the GCV that Mark installed in Atlanta. The table plays as good or better than most tables I have played on and I have played on tables all over the country. I will let Mark do my new GCV when it gets here. Pics of work are great,but to really know how good the work is you need to play on a table. I was flipping back and forth between the Gold Crown and Diamond, but after playing on the table Mark did,
I chose the Gold Crown.

Steve
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Glad to see you posting Steve. I don't have a personal opinion of Mark's work as I haven't played on a table he worked on that I know of but......you have vouched for his work and that was good enough for me.
I'll get down there one day and play a little on that beautiful table at the pool room.

BTW- I am still heading up for the Open on Wed, if your schedule clears and you still want to go give me a call.
 
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poolhustler said:
So refreshing to hear from a humble, top of the line table mechanic.

Best to you Mark!!

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Leading by example! Brilliant! LOL.

Ray
 
I don't understand something. The mechanics that post on this forum are probably experienced craftsmen that take pride in their work. Surely you must realize that there are those on the other end of the spectrum. All I am saying is that most people are not going to be familiar with your work. Keeping a portfolio of your work will enable you to show potential customers what kind of work you are doing. The pictures that Ray posted are a prime example of why you would want to do this. I'm not trying to beat anyone up over this. My goal is to weed out the bad mechanics that give all a bad reputation for shoddy workmanship. Ultimately you are only as good as the last table you worked on.
 
realkingcobra said:
Yes, the Diamond leveling system and one piece slate could be adapted to any GC, but getting Diamond to agree to the sale....well, that's a different story all together...LOL

Glen
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I did not mean a dimond slate. Just any ol 1 piece slate bolted to a GC4 frame would give leveling after setup... At least I think so... Could be done on the cheap side too.


Anyways - its not the table that plays nice... Its how it was set up that makes them play nice. Dimond is not going to play "better" than a GC unless the GC installation was sabotaged :) Its physics, not magic!
 
Ktown D said:
Mark,

I have heard nothing but good things regarding your work. In fact, when Glen was here doing my table we spoke about you and he said the same thing. I know Johnny is very happy with the work that you did on the table at MBC. You are well regarded in the industry and I think your capabilities are not in question by anyone here. That being said, I would be interested to see an "in progress" review of your work, I am sure it would be well received.

Glen is sometimes a little gruff online but after getting to know him I can honestly say that he is "a lot of bark and not as much bite". He went out of his way to make sure my table was in top form when he left at additional and unexpected expense to him. He had to repair a hack job that was doen by a previous "mechanic" and he did so without griping and complaining, and he didn't try to charge me additionally to do so. Glen is tops in my book and I would venture to say that anyone that has dealt with him personally would agree.

All the best,
Daniel
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Thank you:
I will put something together as soon as I get the chance. For right now I've gotten my hands full trying to teach my 20 year old son. Boy have I forgotten what it was like to be 20. He's a great kid trust me, but they know everything at 20 that took me 51 years learn.:) But he is starting to learn, and understand that I just don't do a table for the money, my name is on that table as well.

WE ALL KNOW HOW TOUGH THE POOL WORLD CAN BE! :thumbup:

You're Friend
Mark Gregory
 
poolhustler said:
So refreshing to hear from a humble, top of the line table mechanic.

Best to you Mark!!

:thumbup:
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Thank You:

Trust me somedays I'm not so humble. :wink:
I'm just trying to give something back to the pool world, the pay's not to bad either. :smile:
Thank You again, I just hope I can help someone out, and not rip the customers off.

You're Friend
Mark Gregory
 
Mark
Did you catch my post (#83) on the cloth?
Tried to reply to your PM but got an error saying your PMs were disabled.
 
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