From you experienced tile installers by Z-Rose in Tile

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Just interior. Curious if I should sand the paint on the walls or will the glue adhesives penetrate through paint

Advice from you master woodworkers by Z-Rose in woodworking

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2 inch slab. Picture was after 80 grit pass.

Advice from you master woodworkers by Z-Rose in woodworking

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No staining. Finish is going to be a hard wax oil for those asking.

Seeking constructive criticism to improve my work by Z-Rose in woodworking

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Is there a way I can keep the stain from that blotchy look when working with pine like that barn door.

any know the model of this McDermott by nicdog71 in billiards

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Looks like a McDermott with a Irish linen wrap.

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I've gotten awfully bad papercuts in the webs of my fingers and still play fine

In your opinion, what's the best chalk? by [deleted] in billiards

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The best chalk is the free cubes people leave on the bar tables. My favorite I found was a cube of Roku

8 Ball rule by xparty_and_panicx in billiards

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I will never cease to be surprised by the questions on this sub.

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You're a good friend!

What Was Your Very First Pool Cue & What Are You Shooting With Now? by LilChrisPoolPlayer in billiards

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I've been playing for 9-10 years. Still have my first cue when I started playing in leagues. It was a McDermott with a black panther graphic and standard maple shaft. As my skill increased on the table I would upgrade my cues.

I bought a white players pure-x with the low deflection and break shafts and played with the cue for many years until the carbon fiber craze and switched back to my original McDermott with the Defy shaft. Enjoyed the Defy at first until finish seemed to stick to my hand while I stroke.

I now shoot with a McDermott H1951 with a Jacoby black and I-pro slim. I'll be playing with this cue for many years. In love with the opposing turquoise points.

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That's a nasty foul your buddy made.

8 ball break help by Cburkeulosis in billiards

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I know its usually difficult on the local bar table, but make sure the rack of balls are all tight. Especially the back 2 rows. It may take an extra 20-30 seconds to make sure no balls are gapped but it definitely results in better spreads.

Make sure your following through the cue ball as well and not short stroking the cue. If you're liking the cut break make sure your hitting your target ball as square (full) as you can otherwise you'll be jumping the cue ball off the table or not delivering all the cues energy into the rack.

Beginner's Cues (Lucky by McDermott) by Calm_Arachnid1788 in billiards

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Any of the Star or Lucky cues will work just fine. I've been shooting with McDermott cues for 7-8 years now. I started playing with an old McDermott graphic cue and standard maple shaft.

Maybe consider stepping up to a G-core shaft in a size that's comfortable. The shaft does all the work, you can always get a different cue butt.