I was down to the last 1/4 inch of my Taom chalk and it was getting hard to use due to the size and my hands was getting dirty as my fingers were getting into the chalk to hold it properly. Furtunately the Taom chalk is 1 inch round and you can glue an extension to the chalk. I used 1 inch pvc and used epoxy to fill the void and glue everything together. I added a metal washer at the bottom for the magnetic holder. Hopefully with this extension, I can use the last molecule of this chalk
How to maximize Taom Chalk
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smiling_Hans
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Thank you for this. I would hate to waste chalk but I think by the time I get that far I would have forgotten the cost and chuck it for a new one.
The bad thing is that these chalks get better and better as it wears down to the bottom. My friend gave me one with 1/8 inch left and it applies so much better than my current one that is on 3 months.
I will find this a try.
I found a round pocket chalker thing for mine, ditched the pocket stick part and just kept the round rubber cup thing for my Taom. As it wears down I throw quarters in underneath it to raise it up. Working great so far, well over a year into using my first piece of it. Have a brand new one waiting for when it’s time….but I think I have a good few months left on this first piece at least.
Not cheap but lasts a really long time as long as you don’t lose it.
Not cheap but lasts a really long time as long as you don’t lose it.
So dropping it and having it roll away was the impetus for me wanting the rubber cup thing from a pocket chalker. The sides are curved enough thst it now just rolls in a little circle and doesn’t go too far when I drop it.
Love Taom but round is an annoying shape for that reason, chased that thing halfway across the pool hall once before I got the holder.
follownoone
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The round is partly why it lasts longer. Even swipes around the top instead of gullies. I found with the square chalks that I would have to file four points off of the top every now and then. It could of course been because of the way I chalk. I use the Taom until it splits at the very last 1/8 inch or so.
Thanks for the tip! How about making a bunch up all at once and selling them to your buddies on AZ? I'd buy two.
I literally designed a 3D printed chalk holder for this exact reason. It has spacers that push the chalk up and let you use it to the bitter end. No more using coins for me! I also integrated a ball marker into the holder, but it comes in handy once in a blue moon.
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Do you sell these?
One could probably use wood dowel, I think you can buy that in 1 foot lengths. (or you could saw the legs shorter on one of you kitchen chairs, then you would enough for 4, just don't let your wife catch you doing this)I had all the parts needed on handmight not be practical if you have to buy a whole PVC tube to get half an inch out of it
If we had your money, we'd break out a new one for every rack. The rest of us tight wads are going to use it down to the paper.
dquarasr
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A round piece of Taom stays in the usual square flexible soft plastic or rubber chalk holders.
I tried coins underneath it to bring it flush as it wore down but eventually the coins were too heavy and caused the chalk to fall out. So I use folded paper under the chalk now.
I don’t know how others feel but the best thing that happened to TAOM chalk was making it available in cube shape.
No more searching or modifying a chalk holder or worse, searching for dropped chalk that can roll away. I actually saw a piece of TAOM dropped at the pool hall and it rolled 2 tables away. Besides, cube chalk feels more natural to hold and I think is easier to brush/swipe apply. You don’t create a bowl or core the chalk as easily and you can brush apply the corners of the chalk too. And it costs the same as TAOM chalk and indeed, is TAOM under a licensing agreement. PAGULAYAN CHALK
Why TAOM didn’t offer two shapes (traditional round & new cube) sure seems short-sighted on their part but it’s here.
I’ve tried different chalks and this is by far and away the best one yet and the new cube shape makes it even better.
No more searching or modifying a chalk holder or worse, searching for dropped chalk that can roll away. I actually saw a piece of TAOM dropped at the pool hall and it rolled 2 tables away. Besides, cube chalk feels more natural to hold and I think is easier to brush/swipe apply. You don’t create a bowl or core the chalk as easily and you can brush apply the corners of the chalk too. And it costs the same as TAOM chalk and indeed, is TAOM under a licensing agreement. PAGULAYAN CHALK
Why TAOM didn’t offer two shapes (traditional round & new cube) sure seems short-sighted on their part but it’s here.
I’ve tried different chalks and this is by far and away the best one yet and the new cube shape makes it even better.
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If you are getting points on a cube of chalk you may not be smartly brush swiping it on your cue’s tip.
The corners are where I always start with a new piece of chalk, not the center. If the chalk had a smooth
flat surface, it would be even easier. I don’t need a shape to tell me where the center of the chalk is.
It is akin to a bar of d soap. I know how to use it and still keep its original shape and contour. I am not implying
you are improperly applying your chalk so don’t take it that way. I’d have to see you apply chalk playing pool
and look at your chalk as well. Instead, what I am saying is you may not be taking full advantage of an expensive
pool chalk by working the outside perimeter of the chalk more than the center. Using the corners is easy when you
are swiping or brushing chalk on the tip. Do avoid twisting the chalk except to start a different corner on the cube.
You will wear down the corners more evenly and you can see the improved results the more often you chalk.
But if the round shape suits your needs, the only thing that really matters then is chalking regularly while you play.