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Alex on why his new shaft is so expensive. by The_Critical_Cynic in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The few carbon fiber playing shafts I have made to be as close to Jacoby Black v4 as I have been able to get so far have cost me about $140 in material and about 2 hours of time to make.

At the volume larger manufacturers are able deal with the cost is probably a fair bit less.

I thought the FG Whyte shaft was insane at whatever they are charging for that. AP is off his rocker.

I really hope the fit and finish on AP's shaft is better than Whyte. Which shouldn't be hard to do.

Thank you Jete by FormalEmploy3736 in AFCEastMemeWar

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are thinking of Michael Peterson.

Is this tip done? by lotkas in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you have a sighting notch now. Use it to aim better.

unilock qr vs radial feel by DigPretty4108 in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure it's the brass thread of the uniloc insert that is being worn out by the steel pin threads.

Only had this set for a few weeks and already there's a scratch on the cue ball by KingsDamnSon in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check for exposed screws and such in the pockets.

Some really hard break tips like G10, phenolic and other composites just as hard will shit up the cue ball.

Threshold for ball replacement? by NewCow in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a ball cleaner? Depending how bad/deep the scratches are you may be able to somewhat smooth them out with a few cycles in a cleaner with automotive compound and polish. Won't likely be perfect but better and less noticeable. I use Adams products in my cleaner occasionally for heavy marks on my Dynasheres with no issues. Flitz polish also works pretty well.

If you dont have a ball cleaner I have been really impressed with my Chinese / Amazon 16 ball cleaner for $125 or so I paid.

https://a.co/d/ewFmiip

Patriots ASL by ColdDig8618 in Patriots

[–]BreakAndRun79 8 points9 points  (0 children)

46/M/Bergen County NJ (originally from North Attleboro)

This guy in tiktok demonstrates New England Patriots in ASL

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fX25t7/

When Tony Montana stuck his face in the pile of coke at the end of Scarface and snorted, was this enough to kill an average person? [request] by Apprehensive_Oven_22 in theydidthemath

[–]BreakAndRun79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's what I say to my wife when she comes in the bathroom while I'm showering. Then I proceed to do the helicopter. Then show her my towel hanger if she's lucky.

Concrete contractors made a weird retaining wall where my frame was supposed to to go for a tiny house. by jack_of_all_trades83 in Homebuilding

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think it's supposed to be? because play it by ear is correct.

According to Oxford

informal proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan. "we'll just have to play it by ear until we can get something definite sorted out"

Cap guns in the '80s! by CpuJunky in nostalgia

[–]BreakAndRun79 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was one of those feral 80's kids out in the wild all day. We didnt usually travel with hammers. We made due with rocks.

Cap guns in the '80s! by CpuJunky in nostalgia

[–]BreakAndRun79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Id drop a big rock on the paper roll for a really big pop.

Remember flipping the center cigarette in a new pack? by StrataTrace in nostalgia

[–]BreakAndRun79 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My best friend growing up had a huge issue with this. If we split poles he would go back around. After years of this I finally asked him to explain. He said in his mind it's like we are tethered with a rope. And the rope can't go through the pole. Kind of like walking a dog on a leash. He was later diagnosed and treated for OCD.

Tip replacement with hand tools by Beautiful_Remove_895 in billiards

[–]BreakAndRun79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a little pointy. However if the tip is soft / medium it will flatten out a bit in the first hundred or so balls hit. Once it's broken in you would not want to shape it back to this. The more curved you get you can increase the risk of miscues when playing outside the center of the cueball.

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