How to Make? Ball counter above table- white and orange balls
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get yourself some wiffle balls and head down to the hardware store. curtain brackets should work
Wiffle balls?!? You mean this type of ball?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiffle_ball
I guess a score counter made with these would be the "Romper Room version" of the traditional score counter. "Need to slide a 'bead' over? Sure, hold on a sec, let me use both hands..."
Methinks ping-pong balls might be a better idea. That's what's used on the score counters at the Derby City Classic -- just some ping-pong balls on a taught wire, of which is stretched between two wooden posts. And you can get ping-pong balls in any color; you can do the DCC color motif of white balls, with every fifth ball being a red one (to indicate a milestone marker), or something along these lines.
However, if you're going to keep score in 14.1, ping-pong balls (and certainly wiffle balls) aren't going to suffice; you'll need to go the true bead route, starting off with 50 beads for each side (100 total), or maybe more depending on how strong you play / desired match length.
Hope this is helpful,
-Sean
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiffle_ball
I guess a score counter made with these would be the "Romper Room version" of the traditional score counter. "Need to slide a 'bead' over? Sure, hold on a sec, let me use both hands..."
Methinks ping-pong balls might be a better idea. That's what's used on the score counters at the Derby City Classic -- just some ping-pong balls on a taught wire, of which is stretched between two wooden posts. And you can get ping-pong balls in any color; you can do the DCC color motif of white balls, with every fifth ball being a red one (to indicate a milestone marker), or something along these lines.
However, if you're going to keep score in 14.1, ping-pong balls (and certainly wiffle balls) aren't going to suffice; you'll need to go the true bead route, starting off with 50 beads for each side (100 total), or maybe more depending on how strong you play / desired match length.
Hope this is helpful,
-Sean
Whiffle balls are the size of golf balls and have holes in them.
PS. Dont use picture frame wire, as it won't stay flat. You need something heavier to maintain a straight clean line.
PS. Dont use picture frame wire, as it won't stay flat. You need something heavier to maintain a straight clean line.
Whiffle balls are the size of golf balls and have holes in them.
PS. Dont use picture frame wire, as it won't stay flat. You need something heavier to maintain a straight clean line.
Ah, that just goes to show ya where I'm from -- in the Northeast (and especially NY), a "wiffle ball" is a large hollow plastic ball, a bit larger than a baseball, with cutouts on one side to induce extreme curving when thrown a special way. A narrow hollow plastic bat is used by the batter. It's a very common game in the summertime on the city streets.
Now I see this version of the word with the "h" consonant in it -- "whiffle" -- and it looks like a MUCH smaller ball, same size as a golf ball or thereabouts, with true holes symmetrically cut out all over the ball. That "whiffle ball" is a more reasonable size for a score counter than the "wiffle ball" I included a picture of above.
Thanks for the clarification!
-Sean
Looky here
Here is how I made mine. It was a bit expensive buying the paint and materials but well worth it in the looks department.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=164183
Kevin
Here is how I made mine. It was a bit expensive buying the paint and materials but well worth it in the looks department.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=164183
Kevin
The balls you are looking for are golf ball whiffles. They are used for practice so you don't have to chase too far to retrieve them. You'll find them at most golf retailers or in the golf department of the big box sporting goods stores.
They really are only good for scoring races, but would be way too big if you strung enough to score 14.1.
They really are only good for scoring races, but would be way too big if you strung enough to score 14.1.
Found this for the balls. Wiffle golf balls. Both white and orange.
https://www.golfcircuit.com/Practice-Wiffle-Golf-Balls-/__2293___12-Pack.html
3 bucks a pack of 12.
Then you'll need an aluminum 1/4 in. OD rod. (length will depend on how you want to set it up. Two strands, or one.) And then something to mount it in. Should be pretty easy.
I did mine out of wood and used pine box car wheels. Mounted them on the light I made. Was a fun project.
https://www.golfcircuit.com/Practice-Wiffle-Golf-Balls-/__2293___12-Pack.html
3 bucks a pack of 12.
Then you'll need an aluminum 1/4 in. OD rod. (length will depend on how you want to set it up. Two strands, or one.) And then something to mount it in. Should be pretty easy.
I did mine out of wood and used pine box car wheels. Mounted them on the light I made. Was a fun project.
Like this one?
Go to fasteddysbilliards.com, click on facilities then the picture in upper right shows my setup, orange and white golf wiffle balls. You can click on picture for closeup. Strung with wire. Very simple and cheap. For 14-1 just order beads from most billiard supplies.
Go to fasteddysbilliards.com, click on facilities then the picture in upper right shows my setup, orange and white golf wiffle balls. You can click on picture for closeup. Strung with wire. Very simple and cheap. For 14-1 just order beads from most billiard supplies.
Ask your wife to take you to her favorite craft store. (I'm assuming you don't know the name of the place, or where it is located, since you sound like a guy) When you get there, have someone show you where the styrofoam balls are. Buy as many as you need.
Now this part you can handle. Go to a sporting goods store and get some heavy fishing line. DO NOT USE WIRE!!!!!!!!! String the balls on the fishing line, and string them above your light.
Wire can cause severe damage to your cue if you use your cue to slide the marker balls.
Steve
Now this part you can handle. Go to a sporting goods store and get some heavy fishing line. DO NOT USE WIRE!!!!!!!!! String the balls on the fishing line, and string them above your light.
Wire can cause severe damage to your cue if you use your cue to slide the marker balls.
Steve