sometimes the screws are hidden by the slate...remove the corner bolts on the short rail side of the pocket and slide the long rail away from the slate slightly. tighten the side pockets, then reinstall and tighten the corners.

thanks.

you use the beeswax just like the seam

the newer version does not dampen the same as the older models. it is less aggressive.

1st.... the newer ones do not bounce like the old. the dampner is not as severe.

it is a plastic electrical box , that I cut to get my hold point in the canter of the cue tips

@@darringraviet1 thanks for the answer.. apreciate your help

you are very welcome

Thank you. I actually watched many pros do the task of stretching and I measured it to come up with a reference point. You cannot suggest how it should "feel" especially when it feels that you think you are about to rip it....lol As I say in the vids it is not an absolute, if you cannot get it to go that far just be consistent as possible using the line as a reference. Realize that if you do not stretch enough the felt will get loose as it gets comfortable with its fibers relaxing. Little secret for you if you have a glue down. You cannot un-staple and re-stretch so if it relaxes too much and gets some wrinkles (usually by the center pockets), get it wet with a sponge or spray bottle of water about a foot around the wrinkle and it will shrink some.

yes 0 on one side. This is your first anchor point so you only stretch that side from the center pocket out 40mm each direction from center pocket to short rail later in the process. If it is a glue down table, this is the first side you glue down because unlike staple down felt, glue requires that you do an entire side at a time. so you cannot pull diagonally until you glue one side, then go across to the center pocket and stretch and go out to the short rail and stretch. Doing each of the short ends last.

Thanks, this is all very useful as I will be putting the cloth on for the first time very soon and your video gives me a lot of confidence that I can do it on my own. Your method provides a set of rules that ensures a successful evenly stretched cloth and takes a lot of guesswork out of the process. I will be using the stapling method as I have the backing boards on the slates and stapling seems a lot more controllable and forgiving. Thanks again for your help.

Glad to help

Glad you enjoyed it

If that is all you got out of the video, I am sorry it did not work for you. Perhaps someone else's vid will help you better.

only 40mm stretch in the width. Watch the first part of the video, for the first long side the offset is 0mm offset

Glad it helped!

This is true, I am installing a cloth (woven not pressed) fabric. However, search "clothing a table" vs "felting a table" and the obvious becomes.... well, "obvious".

thank you I really appreciate your comment's

Kamui has a clear pad already installed. thanks

Absolutly, sorry to be so long to reply.

I love this tool. it is cheap, easy to use.

just because your old felt was not wrapped around, does not mean that you need to replicate it.

@@darringraviet1 I recently swapped out tables for this one. It has 1 piece slate instead if the 3 pc. I had to install new cloth but I did not have the option to staple around the edge because there is no slate backer board. The slate droppes into the table and sits flush with the surrounding chip board that cloth gets stapled to. I managed to get it done. Only problem I had was stretch marks here and there because the staples and no slate edge to help spread out the tension. Thank you for responding.

@@westonfairris8724 by stretch marks,I assume you mean you can tell where the felt is stapled because the felt pattern (weave) gives the allusion of a ripple in the felt. you can relieve some of this by using more staples to even out the weave . be sure to pull the felt between the staples. some of this will go away as the felt loosens up with play.

@@darringraviet1 yes. Correct. Thank you again.

thank you.

I am not sure. you can mark the felt and make a test pull. clamp from stretch point 1 to 2 and pull to the line. Is it too hard or too easy, adjust accordingly on all measurements.. It should take some strength to make the pull, but not all your body is capable of, to get their. Otherwise all the later pulls will be too difficult as most of the stretch has been taken out in the first few areas of the table.

How did it go?

Glad I could help!

just tilt the table blade at the angle you need.

It’s not cheating. A perfectly hit ball should pocket regardless of the speed. You can’t hit hard shots into these stupid Olhausen pockets. Can’t wait until I can sell mine and get a Diamond.

I own an olhaussen table, shots i can easily make on Diamonds(which are the standard tournament table) rattle out on olhaussens every time. The pockets cant accept any kind of speed and its the only table with the angle cut on the pockets like that.

exactly. changing the angle is a pain but not really expensive. just need new rubber.

it is a great starting point for any worsted felt, so yes.

You are welcome

Glad I could help!

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Use first..... Its better than I thought.

I mean....... crest toothpaste with whitening....lol

The lathe is from sharpshooterbilliards www.ebay.com/usr/sharpshooterbilliards-com?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

The lathe is from sharpshooterbilliards www.ebay.com/usr/sharpshooterbilliards-com?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

It is not rough...... it is as smooth as glass. from tip to joint. It has a design at the bottom to give it a unique character, but the design is molded into the shaft, not on top of it.

@@darringraviet1 you must have the first model they came out with. They recently changed it and now the texture of the shaft is rough. They are working to improve it now.

​@@dextermorgan9943apparently it's not fixed. I just ordered mine. Asked afterwards if the exterior layer was fixed. They said next month the new defy with a new finish will drop. Some other guy told me it was going to be in June so I got mine in hopes it would be the newer design.....nope, July. He also didn't sound confident. But to be honest, I'm extremely excited for this shaft

Did they change it ! I wanna make the purchase hahaha

@@KhalifaLora they officially have the new gear for their new shaft. Just spoke to a rep, stating I can officially send my butt in for fitting

I have the defy and the i2 shaft and I like them both but I prefer the defy because of the soft hit and it having almost no deflection. In my opinion I think the defy is the best carbon fiber shaft on the market and I think it’s a bargain for the price.

could not have said it better myself.....lol

The best way to describe the hit is that it is very very soft, theres is almost no feedback or “tink” in the shaft since there is no vibration.

yep.

got in a hurry when stapling....lol...no worries, it is under the bumper and off the playing surface. table plays perfectly.

Thanks. Posted it for a customer. Didn't realize it was public... lol

Should be extremely smooth. Keep conditioner on it and keep it clean. Conditioner should come with it.

I think he is referring to the texture of the material. I noticed the same thing when I tried it

@@darringraviet1 How are you liking the shaft after this amount of time? How often are you having to condition the shaft to keep it smooth?

@@matthewbaney2660 I use the conditioner only when it feels sticky. Note, I wear a glove. So approximately every other week. Don't hold your beer and grab cue by the shaft....lol

@@darringraviet1 lol I'll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for the info.