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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 27, 2015 17:01:08 GMT
Hello! I'm an ex Hampshire league player. The Bay Tree pub Southampton back in the 90s. I am going to pick up a second hand 'sams'narrow table tomorrow. I have rented a transit van. I wondered if you kind folk might have some eords of wisdom about moving a table? Looking forward to spending time here and swapping tales of beize, booze and billiards. micmacmoc of mevagissey
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2015 14:37:07 GMT
Greetings Micmacmoc - and welcome to the Forum !
I hope this message reaches you on time, if you are picking up your table today........
1. Best to transport it on its side in order to protect the slate. And strap it in. Not a good idea to lay it flat and let it jump around in the back of your van. Some of that thick packing foam underneath can help to protect the wood.
2. A table weighs about the same as a 20 stone man, so you will need some help in lifting it at each end of the journey. Ideally a four man lift but you may be able to get away with three - but don't lift it by the rack and take the balls out first.
Once you have your table one of our members called Q who lives in Liskeard will probably get very excited - as you will see if you visit "Cornish tables/players" under "Rest of the UK" board !
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
tommo
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Post by Q on Jul 30, 2015 0:40:03 GMT
Did I hear my name?? Hello micmacmoc how long have you been down in our lovely county? I used to play Mid Sussex, Horsham, Lewes and Brighton leagues before I escaped down here 8 years ago, since then I have played very little, lack of tables/opponents (on the one table I have found) being the cause, I've been over to Jersey 3 times since then but playing one match a year is beginning to affect my standards This could mean we now have THREE players in the Cornwall league!!! Yourself, myself and another new member adamsands (if he ever replies to my PMs and emails, he is up my way in Torpoint but I'm sure we could arrange a meet up sometime (if we all speak to each other) Good luck with the table, shame its a 4 pin jobby but hey... it's got holes & pegs... it'll do
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 30, 2015 7:10:36 GMT
Hello! The mission was successful, no trouble over bridgwater (groan). I had loads of packing...mountains of the stuff! At the Bridgwater end one of the family happened to be a bodybuilder, he was very helpful. We returned to Mevagissey about ten and had the table set up by eleven. I couldnt believe it when the coin mechanism worked first time. British engineering (bet someone will tell me they're made in Germany now! Didnt make it to bed til around 1am, spirit levels and cues all over the place. I need some no smoking or drinking at the table signs already. I would love to host a game for the Cornish members. As a shopkeeper on a 7 day week this will have to wait til after the emmets have gone home! But the other good news is that my garage holds bar football (a decent one), darts and my pride..an all grain brewery.
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 30, 2015 7:14:46 GMT
The table does need some work. I think there may be a repaired rip in front of the D. The leather of the d spot is lifting at the edges. I am considering having it re-covered.
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Post by Chris on Jul 31, 2015 18:24:49 GMT
Sounds just so delightful and with all those games !!!
So when is the B and B offered ??
Chris
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Post by Chris on Jul 31, 2015 18:26:51 GMT
and as hubby and I both played at the Bay Tree in our inter town many years ago - all sounds fascinating.
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 31, 2015 19:18:58 GMT
B&B! Theres a settee in my shop! Who did you play for Chris?
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 31, 2015 19:21:41 GMT
I meant to thank you Tommo! So pleased it arrived in onecpiece, thanks for your advice....now...4pins? Just how do you play the first shot. This is a whole new game.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 23:01:32 GMT
You're very welcome, hope you get many years of enjoyment out of the table.
Pleased to hear it got there in one piece and that you have a good working timer (they're French by the way).
The D's do tend to curl up after a while but you can make your own quite cheaply: I use a "compass cutter" (bought for less than a fiver from a store advertising their wares on eBay) and a reel of Duck Tape and they take about a couple of minutes to do. They're not the optimum quality but good enough for home use.
If you're a convert to the 4-Pin version of the game, normal break is difficult (though not impossible). I find it less taxing on the concentration to just knock a ball down the table to a corner pocket and try and make a 50 pot out of the next shot if both don't go in.
Have fun !
tommo
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Post by Chris_Sav on Aug 1, 2015 9:10:53 GMT
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Post by Chris on Aug 1, 2015 13:09:04 GMT
Hi
I started at the Penhale Arms Fratton Road - gone now
Cabmans Rest Battle of Minden Brewers Arms Blue Anchor The Royal Exchange Lawrence Arms Sportmans Rest Three Marines
This would be at the time of Inter town
Chris
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Post by Q on Aug 9, 2015 23:19:21 GMT
Let me know when you're ready, I've never played 4 pin either so it could be interesting
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Post by micmacmoc on Aug 18, 2015 10:21:57 GMT
Sorry not to have been about here..I have a shop in Mevagissey, tourist trade, so its all go at the moment. A seven day week of full on mayhem. We have the table up and running. I have read the four pin threads and am gradually working on a set of rules. The table came with a set of rules which seem to have been made up by the owner. There are only five white and one red ball. The trough has no lining so I am loath to buy new balls until I can protect the drop. Whilst the beize is quite worn its OK, quite fast from what I can remember. The slate seems to run true. I happen to be in Southampton today and will get to the wonderful table at the Junction Inn, Portswood this afternoon if all goes to plan.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2015 11:14:21 GMT
Hi Macmacmoc, When I got my table I had the same problem as you with moth-eaten channels and hardened buffer stops which caused an echoing round the house (and I'm sure next door too !) I solved the problem of the channels quickly and cheaply by purchasing a sheet of this: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sticky-Backed-Green-Baize-Velour-Fablon-45cm-wide-by-various-lengths-/190645593527...and the buffer stops even more cheaply by visiting the local pound shop for a packet of "furniture protector sticky felt pads". tommo
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Post by micmacmoc on Aug 18, 2015 13:23:17 GMT
Thanks Tommo! As soon as I am back across the Tamar I'll measure up for some.
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Post by micmacmoc on Sept 5, 2015 7:12:09 GMT
Sticky backed velour and cushioned pads fitted. The trough cleaned and polished. The scoreboard too. Its looking good. Even cut some new spots from gaffer tape. Really pleased with the table. Getting quotes for re felting and new cushions. Its a completely different game to 3 pin. Playing off the back cushion to sink a 50, 100 or 200 whilst pocketing also in the 30 (back, centre) seems the best way to build a break. The coin slot is the old 10p (florins), this lead me to asking about for any from friends. One of my artists (i have a gallery in Mevagissey) said she would sell me some at the going rate from her late mothers coin collection. Whilst going through a huge box of mostly dross she found a Charles 2nd coin worth over £500! Also sold me some florins, we used to have beautiful currency!
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Post by micmacmoc on Aug 9, 2018 23:37:42 GMT
Been busy, family and all that., sorry....Just retrying my table as it’s about to go into storage, building a place where I can get to the table, needs work. But it’s just a beautiful thing! About next June i’m told before it’s in place. That’s August then. Can see it’s not running true now...but it’s late and I just love the tick of the clock. That sounded more ominous than intended!
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Post by Q on Aug 13, 2018 15:28:29 GMT
Still no word from the other Cornish player on here so it looks like just the 2 of us.
I also work a 7 day week (boarding cattery) so know your pain, except that in my case I'm not freed by the Emmetts departures, my trade is local, and they holiday all year round.
Still when you're up for it I'll happily come down and try out the 4 pin game, as I said before "it could be a laugh"
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Post by micmacmoc on Oct 10, 2018 20:04:35 GMT
Q! Look forward to having the table set up, would be great if you could come and have a go. It's a narrow four pin. A challenge alright....but its great fun! I would like to get it recovered,have a very unfairpocket on the right, has a ridge of worn cloth. A recover is necessary, also needs work on the runners beneath. Cornish league? At least I might finish second!
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 10, 2019 10:55:46 GMT
The extension/games room and new brewhouse* are finished....the table is in but the top bit is being collected next week to be revamped. I reckon to be up and running sometime this summer. The runners from the pockets to the ball collect are quite rough. I had thought about using the sticky back baize on them to both quieten them down and prevent ball damage, I think someone advised this a while back. Does anyone have any advice on the best sort of cue for bar billiards, snooker cues seem very long, pool cues perhaps?
*I love making beers, proper grain brewing, not kits!
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Post by bobhall on Jul 10, 2019 11:15:08 GMT
The extension/games room and new brewhouse* are finished....the table is in but the top bit is being collected next week to be revamped. I reckon to be up and running sometime this summer. The runners from the pockets to the ball collect are quite rough. I had thought about using the sticky back baize on them to both quieten them down and prevent ball damage, I think someone advised this a while back. Does anyone have any advice on the best sort of cue for bar billiards, snooker cues seem very long, pool cues perhaps? *I love making beers, proper grain brewing, not kits! Alot of billiard players use a jimmy white 3 piece 48 inch cue but some players do use a standard snooker cue its all about what you feel comfortable using
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 10, 2019 11:17:23 GMT
Thanks Bob! Off to ebay to get a bargain then.
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Post by micmacmoc on Jul 19, 2019 11:35:55 GMT
The top of my table is now away being spruced up, the guy was very impressed with it, apparently all the bits are original, including the pocket insert things which he reckons he can get cleaned up. He doesn't have brown leather just black, but that would go with the décor so I'm ok with that. I expect it back early August....really excited! Thanks to al for all your help and pointing me in the right direction here and there. Much appreciated. Will get some pics up when its all done.
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