Portable counters
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Here is how I solved the current rack count problem with the slider counter....maybe you could do the same thing. You only need 14 beads, as it works for both players at the same time.
BTW, by doing one strand for the current rack it solves the 48 to 55 problem, because you never score the toal score until after the rack is completed. You can really do your beads just like this counter in my picture with the 50 singles & 5 Fifty counter on one string for each person and one string for the current rack. Just three strings! Hope this helps in the design.
Here is how I solved the current rack count problem with the slider counter....maybe you could do the same thing. You only need 14 beads, as it works for both players at the same time.
BTW, by doing one strand for the current rack it solves the 48 to 55 problem, because you never score the toal score until after the rack is completed. You can really do your beads just like this counter in my picture with the 50 singles & 5 Fifty counter on one string for each person and one string for the current rack. Just three strings! Hope this helps in the design.
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If you go for the three row idea like I suggested, here are some ideas for longevity of use.
You want the 14 bead row where they are the easiest to get to since they will be used most of the time.
Plus, as I was thinking about all of this, string and even wire will give after a while, I wonder is you can use metal or wooden rods instead. I was thinking of old abacus'. The really old ones didn't last long due to the wires and stings stretching over a long period of time. That is where the tiny wooden rods came in and then eventually they went to metal. In all reality this is an abacus of sorts. It just has a specific purpose.
Regardless what you come up with, I do want 1 maybe even 2.
You want the 14 bead row where they are the easiest to get to since they will be used most of the time.
Plus, as I was thinking about all of this, string and even wire will give after a while, I wonder is you can use metal or wooden rods instead. I was thinking of old abacus'. The really old ones didn't last long due to the wires and stings stretching over a long period of time. That is where the tiny wooden rods came in and then eventually they went to metal. In all reality this is an abacus of sorts. It just has a specific purpose.
Regardless what you come up with, I do want 1 maybe even 2.
The current price includes the wire base. I know she has some "thicker" wire and I will ask if she can use that. A rod might not fit through the beads and she would probably have to cut threads to place a nut and a false wall in the box. I know that the stuff she uses is pretty tough. All I can do is pass your suggestion along.
Just buy one of these http://www.poolndarts.com/p-5939-Antique-Brass-Rail-Score-Counter/ . You can mount it in whatever you can think of.
Beth sold six of them so its not a high demand item. They are nice and I think a little on the classey side. I guess its all in what someone wants.
She did tell me that one person had some trouble. Seems that one of the eye screws came out and she is going to fix it as soon as its returned. Otherwise no complaints.
She did tell me that one person had some trouble. Seems that one of the eye screws came out and she is going to fix it as soon as its returned. Otherwise no complaints.
mnShooter said:
mnShooter: Those things are a real pain for straight pool, IMO. Plus you can't keep score as high, and sometimes the wheels will stick together.
I like the "beads in a box" much better!
Joe, I have used mine twice already and I really like it. Tell Beth she rocks! I did stick a little velcro in my box and put some around the pencil, so it won't bang around when carrying it.
THANKS so much for this!!!!
Sorry, I have been gone for a few days. Beth is making the counters. She hasn't updated her web site in a while. Just drop her an email and order one. She will contact you with the necessary info.
She too is gone for a few days. Another of my daughters is pretty sick and we have all been making trips to her house. I expect that she will be back by the end of the week or so.
Bottom line, yes, she makes them but it might take two weeks to get them out just now as she had to re-order the boxes that should be in next week or so.
email bethmoore123@yahoo.com
See the Portable counters are ready thread for the newest version.
She too is gone for a few days. Another of my daughters is pretty sick and we have all been making trips to her house. I expect that she will be back by the end of the week or so.
Bottom line, yes, she makes them but it might take two weeks to get them out just now as she had to re-order the boxes that should be in next week or so.
email bethmoore123@yahoo.com
See the Portable counters are ready thread for the newest version.
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Counters
Jim: a picture is in this thread:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=61229
I've got one and will show it to you if you want if you are up this way the end of the month.
JimS said:
Jim: a picture is in this thread:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=61229
I've got one and will show it to you if you want if you are up this way the end of the month.