New Centennial with laminate rails?

[Lawnboy77]

I was down at the local Brunswick dealer a couple of days ago and noticed that the GC VI was gone so I ask the owner if they sold it and she said yes. She also said that they are waiting on the new Centennial with laminate rails to go in that empty space. I said laminate rails? She said, yeah the wood rails are too easily messed up in the showroom so they would rather have the laminate version. Are they really offering the new Centennial with laminate rails?

On a side note... for those that may know the owners of that dealership in Abilene TX, she is the widow of Curtis Robertson, who lost his life in a plane crash recently. He was a real great guy, cue builder, trick shot artist, scuba diver/instructor and pilot, just to name a few of his accomplishments. What a loss to this community. Edit: She is doing okay... if you are passing through Abilene feel free to stop in and say Hi if you know them, or even if you don't know them and you need something, they will be good folks to do business with.

 

[GoldCrown]

I passed on a new Cent because of the wood rails and 5”pockets.

 

[Lawnboy77]

I passed on a new Cent because of the wood rails and 5”pockets.

I hear ya, I like laminate just fine, but I’m kinda old school when it comes to a classic like the Centennial. According to the owner the laminate caps are coming. I would guess if they hear enough request for 4.5 inch pockets they’ll probably start offering it in tournament edition as well, just a hunch though.

 

[fastone371]

I passed on a new Cent because of the wood rails and 5”pockets.

It should be a law that every table should be made from Dymondwood.

 

[garczar]

It should be a law that every table should be made from Dymondwood.

Kinda tough since the factory burned down. Closest thing to it: https://webbwood.com/index.php?route=common/home

 

[fastone371]

Kinda tough since the factory burned down. Closest thing to it: https://webbwood.com/index.php?route=common/home

Yeah, I dunno why the Dymonwood people didn't rebuild or why someone else didn't pop up to make this stuff unless patent rights are an issue.

 

[GoldCrown]

Yeah, I dunno why the Dymonwood people didn't rebuild or why someone else didn't pop up to make this stuff unless patent rights are an issue.

Seems to be the perfect material.

 

[garczar]

Seems to be the perfect material.

WebbWood is basically same thing. Very stout stuff.

 

[Ssonerai]

Yeah, I dunno why the Dymonwood people didn't rebuild or why someone else didn't pop up to make this stuff

Me too. Always wanted to hear more of the story.
Best i can "imagine" is maybe the business was not really profitable despite "apparent" popularity and high cost to make.
Or maybe the insurance pay-out came late enough in life they just said "screw it - let's retire"?

WebbWood is basically same thing. Very stout stuff.

From their website it does not appear WebbWood is available in blanks long enough to make rails.
Standard "full" panel is 18" x 26". They used to make some PM products up to 31.5" but the note now is these are discontinued. (& too short anyway). They've never answered emails about how long it could be made for other projects; so sort of assume that posted lengths are about it.

smt

 

[fastone371]

Me too. Always wanted to hear more of the story.
Best i can "imagine" is maybe the business was not really profitable despite "apparent" popularity and high cost to make.
Or maybe the insurance pay-out came late enough in life they just said "screw it - let's retire"?



From their website it does not appear WebbWood is available in blanks long enough to make rails.
Standard "full" panel is 18" x 26". They used to make some PM products up to 31.5" but the note now is these are discontinued. (& too short anyway). They've never answered emails about how long it could be made for other projects; so sort of assume that posted lengths are about it.

smt

One would think there would be a lot of uses for Dymondwood besides pool tables. I certainly seems extremely tough, I have never noticed any rail damage on the pretty side of a Diamond like you see on Gold Crowns, Valleys, and regular wood rails. It also looks great, especially when compared to laminate. It sure is curious why nobody reproduces it. I would think RKC knows more about this, curious what he might say.

 

[trentfromtoledo]

One would think there would be a lot of uses for Dymondwood besides pool tables. I certainly seems extremely tough, I have never noticed any rail damage on the pretty side of a Diamond like you see on Gold Crowns, Valleys, and regular wood rails. It also looks great, especially when compared to laminate. It sure is curious why nobody reproduces it. I would think RKC knows more about this, curious what he might say.

dymalux was the replacement that has already been retired. to many imperfections and problems to make it worth the money. PRC will be the only non wood material and it will be available in 3 colors. You can always have any type of wood you wanna pay for dymondwood was a great product. rip

TFT

 

[Ssonerai]

There used to be a flooring product that was very similar - poplar or birch, dyed through and resin impregnated. Tough as blazes. The contractor in Baltimore sent some a couple times, to make into arcs & a logo inlay for corporate lobby. I would machine it to whatever they wanted, and provide template and router tooling for their on-site installer. It was not very wide, though, maybe 2-1/4 or 3-1/4" strip. Even less with the groove side and chamfer cut off. So an inlay would have pieces, sort of like laying up wood tiles. It sure was a tough material. Have not seen any in 20 years. Could use it for furniture sometimes, if longer lengths were available.

smt

 

[fastone371]

dymalux was the replacement that has already been retired. to many imperfections and problems to make it worth the money. PRC will be the only non wood material and it will be available in 3 colors. You can always have any type of wood you wanna pay for dymondwood was a great product. rip

TFT

So Dymondwood was only used on Diamond pool tables??

 

[garczar]

So Dymondwood was only used on Diamond pool tables??

A lot of knife-makers used it for handles. Some guitar makers used it also.

 

[fastone371]

A lot of knife-makers used it for handles. Some guitar makers used it also.

If Dymondwood is waterproof it seems like it would be great for marine use, its not like there is any boat stuff that's cheap.