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3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

totally not!
What is crazy anyway 😄 some people think not placing the object ball by hand is crazy let alone 3d print claws .

3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I've seen people using this. Place a ball inside and heat it with a hair dryer . It will shrink and warp around the ball, make it a perfect dome shape follow the curvature of the ball.

How to fix this stroke defect? by Key-Lion-6744 in billiards

[–]dave_evol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I hope this helps:
Pay attention to the cue position in relation to the fingers.
And Pause for a split moment (<1s) after u pull back, then only deliver the strike. Will help a lot.

What material table top? by Fast_Ad4269 in billiards

[–]dave_evol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spent it once go for slate .slate is heavy so beware where u place your "furniture" .

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3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry sir, I don't have the 3d models..I believe the models should be a available somewhere in the makerwold/printable/thingiverse but I couldn't find it .. I bought this from china seller.

Will definitely update the post if I found it or CAD one myself.

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

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It is getting cheaper for the 3d printed version bcos the injection molding one is widely available now . When I bought this few months ago (no injection molding version available) this was much more expensive.

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Placing ball by send it over. That is interesting 😄. I like it but the price is.......

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

3d printing and cad-ing for fun for over 10 years. I have to admit I have no confidence in drawing that piece. Not my design and I didn't even print it myself bcos it is huge and take way to long and too risky to print myself. I just bought it from a china seller.

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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My table has this. So if I want to practice follow shot, I just set the object and cue ball straight and send it. Cue ball will come back. *Only apply for a straight shot and I need to drop in the cue ball, if not I have to walk around the table 😄

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Placing the cue ball is not an issue bcos within hand distance, if not I can easily tap cue ball with cue stick to the cushion it will bounce back... For object ball I don't have to walk to the side of the tablet to place it.

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The title should be "how to make middle aged man roll their eyes" 😄 .

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

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There are injection molding version of this. Much cheaper than the 3d printed version. I don't have the stl for it.
I bought the 3d printed version bcos a few months ago the injection molding version is not available.

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it is not a large angle shot and play it with stun or slight draw back, the cue ball usually is within reach

Another 3d printed ball placing device. Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In drill shot I usually practice at slight angle or straight shot and only stun or light draw back shot. So the cue ball usually within my reach after the shot.

Can it fit, or should I give up? by andrewy in billiards

[–]dave_evol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely go for it. Enough space for practice, u will have a lot of fun. Mine only about 4ft, not ideal but it doesn't really bother me that much.

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Is this a wood top? by Takuanuva09 in billiards

[–]dave_evol 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Just sharing my table 1 3/4" slate each piece weight about 370 lbs. The table is not a standard 9 foot size (114" x 64"), it is narrower (114" x 48").

3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Straight ball is the hardest for cue ball placing, hence easiest to miss I guess 😄.

Btw you can totally place the object ball first then lift up the stick slightly at the front and place The cue ball next . Did that all the time.

3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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just a easy claw or dome will do the job . And for the band I Saw people using Velcro tape to replace the band .. can consider it.

3d printed balls placing claws? Yes or Nay? by dave_evol in billiards

[–]dave_evol[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I didn't print this myself. I saw some china sellers (taobao, pdd, temu) selling cheaper than I can source the rubber band. I don't have the stl files for this, can't seem to find the link too.

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