For all you would-be-flamers!

[Dartman]

hmmm...so, you think I'm looking for, or need extra business?...because if you do, you've learned nothing about what I do, therefore making it easy to compare myself to others. You mentioned "2" in your statement as if I were arguing with some other mechanic, so WHO would that "other" person be I ask you?...or are you just another sheep, which blinds you to see just exactly what it IS that I am doing posting here

"Awareness", look it up...it's one of the key ingredients to create "Change" in something, in which "MY" industry "NEEDS"

So, what is it that YOU do for a living? Don't like my posts, don't read them!

Glen

I think it's a lock that more work is the last thing on your mind.
Just dismiss the peanut gallery that only bounce around the forum and post dribble for lack of anything better to do.

When you post pictures of your projects it does two things -
1. It educates other mechanics in the trade - whether they choose to implement some of the techniques or emulate your work ethic is their call.
2. It educates table owners. How often do we see posts asking "what should I look for when my table is installed"?

Some of the most knowledgeable folks in the billiards industry take the time to share their expertise on AZ but your always going to have the handful of negative dickweeds whose posts are laughable.

 

[nympfisher]

my reference was toward the arguments that seem to pop up whenever they would post on something they have done or invented , some like it others would bit*h no matter if it was a good idea or not .
just an observation from someone who reads and dosent post alot.

oh and i and a used trashcan salesman , i have no competition.:thumbup:


carl

 

[realkingcobra]

Glen,

Why do you keep stirring up the shit in the bottom of the barrel??

Like I tell my daughter........ "Don't tell me, show me".

I wasn't going to say any more to you Russ, but your post begs me to do so. Let me tell you something buddy, if there isn't more people out here like myself, then there's no hope for my industry getting any better. Over the years, pool table manufactures have gotten better, cloth manufactures have gotten better, cue makers have gotten better, cue tips are better, EVERY THING'S better in the billiards industry...EXCEPT the mechanic's trade!!!! And do YOU know WHO I blame????...The billiards industry!!! ALL the table and cloth manufactures have been so busy promoting "OUR" product is the "Best" that they've forgotten the fact that the "LAST" person to touch "THEIR PRODUCT" is a mechanic for the most part! THIS GC4 WAS set up by a Brunswick Certified mechanic, THEN recovered 2 1/2 years later by "ANOTHER" mechanic, and yet...nothing was done to correct the original problem in the first place, the slates were BAD! I'm not saying this is a black eye for Brunswick, hell it's happened to Diamond as well as Olhausen at different times, my COMPLAINT...is that it was PASSED OVER, maybe because the table was sold for $7,200 to a retirement center, and they're nothing but OLD people, but...I don't give a damn, it was wrong then, and it was wrong the second time the table was worked on, and I would be no better if I passed on it as well. But you know what Russ....I'm NOT passing, that's NOT my job, my job is to FIX the problem, and NOT hide it under the carpet as you'd like to wish!! I DID call Brunswick to inform them of the problem, and Kimberly was very representative of Brunswick, and they've sent a new slate to replace this one, I give 5 stars to Brunswick for standing behind their product, but give an F- for the distributorship that represented Brunswick so badly, and I'm not going to stop bringing attention to the problems in my industry just to please YOU, or anyone LIKE you! As I've said before, if you don't like what I post, don't read it, as you DO have that choice, and that's a better choice than the retirement center had, when for the last 5 years their complaints fell on deaf ears, even after sending letters of complaints to the original seller of the GC4.

You can stick this crowned from side to side and end to end slate where the sun don't shine Russ as far as I'm concerned about YOUR opinion about what I post. I can only wonder how you'd have felt had this slate been installed on YOUR pool table!!!

Glen

 

[PoolTable911]

As I've said before, if you don't like what I post, don't read it, as you DO have that choice

Glen

I have to agree. If you don't like what Glen has to say. Then don't read it. There are others on the forums who I don't care for what they have to say so I don't click the mouse. Simple as that.

 

[playonepocket]

My posts also show OTHER mechanics what kind of work they COULD be doing as well, and therefore MAYBE inspire them to step up their quality of work and bring it to a new level, for the good of the mechanics out here.

Consider me one of the inspired.

:thumbup:

I appreciate the sharing of secrets.

I'll just take all yours and keep my own to myself.

 

[jasonlaus]

SO EASY A CAVEMAN COULD DO IT. J/K Keep up the great work. When the day finally arrives there will only be one person to work on my table, and that is RKC.

 

[poolhustler]

Glen,

I understand what you are trying to do, but why not just post pics of your work and a description of your work, WITHOUT the obvious attempt to stir up shit???

You are a smart guy, I think that you fully understand what you are doing by posting the way you do and you like the resulting arguments and controversy that they bring.

Have agreat day Glen, you little antagonist!!

Russ.....

 

[Bigtruck]

Clues

Glen,

Some people don't have a clue. They did exactly what Mom & Dad said, they followed the rules of the administration in school, they did 4 yrs of College and a couple of years getting a masters. Went to work as a yes man and have kissed back sides every since.

It works for some and it's the best route for them. If they ever lost their job, we would be reading about them in the paper. " Exec loses job, kills family and self". Sad.

If I had to choose between your way and the above, I'll take your way.

Keep it going Buddy! You are changing pool from the inside out.

Ray

 

[Bigtruck]

SO EASY A CAVEMAN COULD DO IT.

Oh, you've met Glen! Lol

Ray

 

[realkingcobra]

Glen,

I understand what you are trying to do, but why not just post pics of your work and a description of your work, WITHOUT the obvious attempt to stir up shit???

You are a smart guy, I think that you fully understand what you are doing by posting the way you do and you like the resulting arguments and controversy that they bring.

Have agreat day Glen, you little antagonist!!

Russ.....

SOMETIMES...being a little ANTAGONIST, though I'm not that small
...is the only way to bring about change:grin: and Russ...I take it back, I'd work on your CG as well as any one else's:wink:

I'm having a great day, thank you, Glen

 

[Dartman]

... I'm having a great day, thank you, Glen

Except for being hostage to waiting for Monday, lol.

Eh, my team plays Mon night so having nothing better to do at the moment I counted
23 different posters in this thread - of which 3 have a "problem".
Draw your own conclusions.

 

[poolhustler]

Glen,

Some people don't have a clue. They did exactly what Mom & Dad said, they followed the rules of the administration in school, they did 4 yrs of College and a couple of years getting a masters. Went to work as a yes man and have kissed back sides every since.

It works for some and it's the best route for them. If they ever lost their job, we would be reading about them in the paper. " Exec loses job, kills family and self". Sad.

If I had to choose between your way and the above, I'll take your way.

Keep it going Buddy! You are changing pool from the inside out.

Ray

Ray,

Are you referencing me?? Because if you are, you are WAY off base and you don't have a clue!!

Russ..

 

[poolhustler]

SOMETIMES...being a little ANTAGONIST, though I'm not that small
...is the only way to bring about change:grin: and Russ...I take it back, I'd work on your CG as well as any one else's:wink:

I'm having a great day, thank you, Glen

No problem Glen. I'm 100% sure that you would do a fantastic job on my table as well as anyone else's.

Lata,

Russ...

 

[Bigtruck]

Referencing

Ray,

Are you referencing me?? Because if you are, you are WAY off base and you don't have a clue!!

Russ..

No Russ when I reference someone I always use the quote button.

You are flaming a little though. Sit back and enjoy Glen's work. At least he is making to effort to spread the knowledge. Name another Table Guru that ever did that. None.

Have a great day!

Ray

 

[scottp]

Scott, aren't you suppose to be a mechanic? What have YOU done lately to improve the mechanics industry, have you shown someone else that works on pool tables how to improve the work in their trade? If my posts are getting old to you, here's some advice....don't read them, the same goes for Russ! but at the same time, don't learn from what you don't like reading either!

Glen

if you recall i told you a long time ago that i QUIT working on tables
but i still have lots of knowledge of the subject.
but it seems if anyone comes on here and does anything,(IE: otlb,mrpenguin) you feel the need to run them off.
i even bought some rails from mr penguin a few years ago before i started buiding my own.

so i will leave also because i really dont need to here your shit
you really need to get a life other than on here......
good day to you.:grin:
scott

 

[poolhustler]

No Russ when I reference someone I always use the quote button.

You are flaming a little though. Sit back and enjoy Glen's work. At least he is making to effort to spread the knowledge. Name another Table Guru that ever did that. None.

Have a great day!

Ray

10-4 Good Buddy.........:thumbup2:

 

[Bigtruck]

Run off.....

if you recall i told you a long time ago that i QUIT working on tables
but i still have lots of knowledge of the subject.
but it seems if anyone comes on here and does anything,(IE: otlb,mrpenguin) you feel the need to run them off.
i even bought some rails from mr penguin a few years ago before i started buiding my own.

so i will leave also because i really dont need to here your shit
you really need to get a life other than on here......
good day to you.:grin:
scott

If you do crappy work or deceive your customers, Glen WILL run you off. That's what we love about him. He looks out for our best interest before his own.

Ray

 

[realkingcobra]

if you recall i told you a long time ago that i QUIT working on tables
but i still have lots of knowledge of the subject.
but it seems if anyone comes on here and does anything,(IE: otlb,mrpenguin) you feel the need to run them off.
i even bought some rails from mr penguin a few years ago before i started buiding my own.

so i will leave also because i really dont need to here your shit
you really need to get a life other than on here......
good day to you.:grin:
scott

Funny...I don't recall asking you to post to my thread Scott, and as I've said in the past, no one can choose to be a mechanic, the job will decide who stays and who goes...so I guess you made it clear as to which side of the fence you stand on! Good day to you too Scott

Glen

 

[Bigtruck]

10-4 Good Buddy.........:thumbup2:

Don't take this the wrong way because I didn't, but around truckers if you call someone a "good buddy" it's calling them a Fag. FYI.

I'm pretty sure that's not what you meant.

Ray

 

[realkingcobra]

you really need to get a life other than on here..../QUOTE]
I've been a billiards mechanic for half my life, and I should find something else to do...because YOU say so?

Let me tell you something Scott about having a life OK. I've lived in Europe (Germany 6 years) & (Italy 1 year) Served in the Army during Viet Nam, that little job was for 9 years 2 months and 13 days!!! I have 6 kids, 4 girls & 2 boys, owned my own business for the last 25 years, and today...travel all over the USA on a daily basis, and if Diamond completes the sale of 9ft ProAms to the Italians, will be going back to Italy for a while next year. I've built my own line of King Cobra coin-operated pool tables as well.

Now, why don't YOU tell me about what it is to live life! I'm doing what makes me happy!

How old are you Scott, and can you say you've lived the life I have?

Glen