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Hi Geoff after a bit of advice to do with irons. Our club has one with the thermostat and a plate to rest it on with some type of padding or mat on the plate. if you are going to wander off and do something else should but leave the iron on should you stand it up or should it be laid flat on the plate or does it not really matter?Last edited by itsnoteasy; 20 April 2017, 04:29 PM.
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Originally Posted by jamesg19851 View PostI'm thinking about bidding on the iron with no thermostat. If I was to get this, would it be difficult to make sure it was the right temperature? Would a temperature probe be needed? I'm just worried about burning the cloth, thanks.
the good thing about none thermostat irons they rarely go wrong or burn out , the thermostat ones can blow at any time and in club use if forgotten about blow very often , then it is very expensive to send back get repaired and pay for return postage .
Never leave an iron unattended or get distracted when plugged in , i have seen a farm house badly part burned down through someone leaving a Billiard iron on and left on a floor board upright , it heated up and burned its way through the floor boarding and started the fire .
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Just keep a piece of scrap cloth and test it on that. You will be fine.
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I'm thinking about bidding on the iron with no thermostat. If I was to get this, would it be difficult to make sure it was the right temperature? Would a temperature probe be needed? I'm just worried about burning the cloth, thanks.
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@ Geoff Large
Thanks for that, yes a secondhand iron might be the best way forward from ebay. When I have saved up I'll get your advice on irons on ebay.
@ phillip in china
Thanks, that's reassuring that the cloth won't wear more quickly if it is not ironed. It's not as urgent as I thought to get an iron, but it will make a big difference.
@ Bigmeek
That's great thanks, that's the cheapest I've seen for a set of TC 3Gs.
Thanks everyone, I'm looking forward to getting some TCs when I'm paid next month. A secondhand iron will make a difference to our match table too and the 2 other tables in our home venue.
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If you cannot afford the £200+ for a proper Dowsing Billiards iron and no second hand ones at decent prices are available on ebay as most gr for £80 to £120 second hand plus postage .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOWSING-SN...9wGC6farEuQFvw
look at these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Sn...QAAOSwU8hY7Sc5 no thermostat and if left on could burn cloth if you are not experienced enough to realize .
these two old ones cleaned up and use a baby belling hot plate ring and heat up from outside as they http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Dowsings...YAAOSwU8hY5R1B
cleaned up this one is one to follow http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-S...oAAOSw03lY6qfx
one hour to go and at £60 , expect this to go for £80+ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dowsings-s...IAAOSw4CFY4BIC
although a lot smaller than a full size billiards iron and less weight how about this iron which I recommend for pool tables .
OK the snooker table is a lot larger , but this iron is better than no iron and at only £29.99 on line inc delivery from Decathlon on line only .
http://gclbilliards.com/alternative-...t-just-29-99p/
this iron has a thermostat and is controllable , do not use domestic irons as the plate is not the correct shape , and on no account use a steam iron even if it is empty , I have seen saudden gusts of steam coming out of one hole from water residue in tank and this leaves a raised cloth streak that balls will not negotiate .
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Originally Posted by thai_son22 View PostIs there a huge difference between premier and champion. Like is it worth the extra in price or is having your own set good enough? Bare in mind it's just being played on your club table
PS Buy a set of 3g tolerance TC's from Craftsman Cues in Leeds for £110. Look after them and they'll last a long long time. Worst case scenario is you get a chip on one of the balls and need to replace it. I dropped my black on a concrete floor a few weeks ago and chipped it. Gutted. £10 for a new one from Thurstons in Liverpool.Last edited by Bigmeek; 11 April 2017, 09:04 AM.
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Originally Posted by ADR147 View PostAgree - if you can always take your own set.
And if that's not possible then get your own cue ball...
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Originally Posted by jamesg19851 View PostThanks, I think it gets regularly brushed. I was wondering though, if a cloth is not regularly ironed does it deteriorate and get slower and slower? Or can it be neglected for a few months and then when it is ironed will it be fine? I'm just trying to work out how urgent it is to get an iron.
If you use the search facility you will find loads of good information about ironing. You could, simply, use an ordinary domestic iron until the club gets a snooker iron. It is a bit more trouble but gives the same effect.
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Originally Posted by jrc750 View PostMassive difference in weight, it's like a totally different game
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Originally Posted by thai_son22 View PostIs there a huge difference between premier and champion. Like is it worth the extra in price or is having your own set good enough? Bare in mind it's just being played on your club table
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Is there a huge difference between premier and champion. Like is it worth the extra in price or is having your own set good enough? Bare in mind it's just being played on your club table
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