My apology for not being totally coherent last night.. Now lets try again, are you saying because you had a 7 bolt rail system it was no good because no one copied it?????
As I stated earlier this table has many great features. When a person takes a min to look for example you will see that their ideas were copied. Both Brunswick(my favorite but I don't mention them alot))and Diamond both have slate leveling systems don't they. Like you, no offense, they never saw this table. JAFCO as shown in the pic had the first level pocket. Brunswick copied this in the GC IV, as they recessed it the same way JAFCO did. Diamond Pro boasts quiet ball return system, leveling, bi level pocket design, Lets see yeap JAFCO gotem beat here. Brunswick copies JAFCO as with Diamond by taking the counters off the tops of the rails, JAFCO better they put them on the side.
Like I said, its not the best IMO but way ahead of its time and still years ahead of everything. AS you say their name lives on and they have passed. The table I on am working on now has these features and so many more. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH its not being built in myhead, its not being built on the moon, just in my garage where the windows are covered from prying eyes, only joking.
To me seeing this table through both a players eyes and tech side really tells me that these guys thought about it. Sorry you never worked on one, I am sure you can. Only thing is, you see this table doesn't have ANY rail bolts. My points made I think but I can continue bantering( more hits for the thread Glen).
Can't you let go for a second and just appreciate the fact that there were other guys like us who wanted to build a better mouse trap?? and in this case a rat trap.
I posted the pics so guys could voice opinions, thank you for yours. This table is not about me, just look at it. OH yeah Glen, Diamond copied this table to, but you don't know why????? So I will answer. Yeah I had to use glue, it doesn't have framed slate.
So your point is very valid, thank you John
Gotta run, when I return from my little road trip I will update my OTLB rail ext thread with pics.
Please everyone who reads this, forgive some of Glen and my side dialogue.
One more thing, why is it Glen I am the only tech that you care to challenge in here??????????????? First I had to post pics of things that I do( still have more than what I have already showed) to prove myself. Then be made fun of. Like I continue to say, I am not the best but keep getting better every day. I look at what others do, have done, what other trades lend in similarity, etc. all to help me get better.
Just because I like you I am going to convert my GCV snooker back to pool or should I say Billiards>>>>>>>>>> Boy how am I going to do that??? What sucks is, I don't know how right now. I said it because now I have to do it. This project will begin in two weeks after the expo. ( another thread perhaps when its done ) I challenge myself and as I have said before am taking your inspirational thoughts with me for the ride.
Glen are you going to the EXPO??? think they would let me put my levels on those tables if I ask nice? Could I be a Diamond rep for NE?? Can I fit one of those 7fts in my Caravan?
WOW OMG just came out of my R+D department and have a way(not idea) to make a carom table on My GC V or any other GC. This is cool, Billiards, pool, snooker, I may even add a couple bumpers in the middle. Just think about the fact that OTLB ispromoting work for everyone. As mech's can go out and convert tables and make money in poolrooms if they want etc. Time to leave have to be on time. Have a nice day
