Hey, thanks for this video. I had the materials on hand and made one. It works GREAT!! Also cleaned an old set of balls I'd stored years ago and they look new! I used some Turtle wax which worked just fine. After about 10 minutes, the results were remarkable. Thanks again..
@@commandernoodles2367 I think you're right, based on a study made by Dr. Dave (th-cam.com/video/_taEBDVQBYQ/w-d-xo.html), it does reduce throw. Thanks for pointing this out.
I had everything I needed at home. I used some of the wifes stash of Flees for the sides of the bucket, just clipped it on with large binder clips. I did not need to cut a hole in the bucket, just left the cable out the top and held it in place while the cleaning was in progress. Balls turned out very clean. Thanks for the info
Outstanding video! I just found this as I just got a used table and the balls are 22 years old and never cleaned. I had a 5 gallon HD bucket and went and got the cordless Ryobi 10inch buffer and a cheap welcome carpet mat, thin pile. I spray glued the carpet to the sides of the inside of the bucket and placed the buffer inside it after cutting a hole in the side of the bucket to get to the power button. Everything worked like a charm. The only thing I would do different if get a buffer with a variable speed. This goes too fast and I had to put a heavy weight on top of it so it would be stable.
Mate! This is incredible, just bought myself an 8x4 snooker table with balls etc, so give them a going over by hand with aramith restorer amd cleaner, they looked good, then I tried this today, wow 👏 what a difference, the buffer cloth amd carpet are yellow with crop from the balls, now my balls are clean 👌 like new
Great video. Thanks for making them... keep them coming.. going to make one of these this weekend!! Waiting for my new felt to come right now.. so might as well clean the balls
Hello , what do you think people in my country clean ball with silicone spray when the table have used clothes ? The game it's no the same ? For me it's the reaction of ball it's different it's not good for playing! What do you think about this? Thanks
Do you clean or just replace the buffing pad, just made one myself and used the Aramith ball cleaner and was wondering if the pas gets hard and crusty over time, cheers
I do this and it is great. BUT, can someone advise me what is a more effective way of cleaning the buffing pads?? Machine washing with detergent did not clean or restore the cleaning fabric of the buffing pads. What do I need to do to re-use those pads??
On the subject of the buffer, all I can find are random orbitals. I tried closely checking out the video and it seems to me the balls are being jostled some, but I seem to think the orbital motion was supposed to be more radical than that. It's been a long time since I've been buff. (ing). Is this a random orbital buffer or are there fixed axis buffers on the market. If so, where are they? Thanks for the video and the good idea!
I bet it would work even better with a buffer on the bottom and one on the top. Or at least a buffer sponge or pad on top hooked to a lid. Two points of contact.
Just bought the Lowe’s bucket and Harbor Freight Buffer. It doesn’t fit right in the Lowe’s 5 Gal. bucket. You said you used the harbor freight buffer. Did it fit all the way down? Thanks!
Learn Billiards Thanks a lot buddy! I ended up cutting holes in the side so the handles will fit. I bought the wrong one as I see their is one that has a handle that is one piece and goes all the way around. Anyway I just sip tied it in place. The brick idea is a good one! Thanks again!!!
Another great video. I haven't gone through your back catalog yet, but I'd really be interested in any tips on buying a table for home use and care of same. I have to drive at least 45min to find a decent billiards parlor.
The Harry Channel , thank you so much for the great comment I'm very happy to have you as a subscriber. My first question is what size table are you looking for?
Learn Billiards at least 8 foot. I'd prefer 9. I almost bought an AMF competition table circa 1970s, but I moved too slowly. Now I have time to do it right. What I'm really wondering is the process of buying, moving, setting up, getting someone qualified to service it, etc. Tips on what to look for, what to avoid, etc...
The Harry Channel an 8-foot table is a great choice it's good for all around play make sure you find the company obviously that is reputable you want to make sure that the installer is going to use a machinist level not just a standard Carpenter level I've seen that in the past and make sure the installer is going to use beeswax on the 3-piece slate and not Bondo. You definitely want a heavy 3-piece slate preferably one inch slate. Three quarter would be fine as well.
The Harry Channel make sure the table is built from solid wood and not any type of pressed board. If you were in the Orlando area I could recommend an excellent installer. And make sure the company you deal with is going to give you a warranty there's a lot of installers out there that will just do the install and if you have any issues then they become very hard to deal with. Make sure you take a ball and roll it to hit all the bumpers try every inch or so on all bumpers around a table to make sure there's no dead spots. Just to replace the rails is usually an additional $300, so look for a table that has good rail slash bumpers.
Learn Billiards Sound advice for sure. The hard part here is finding someone reputable. I fully expect I may get new rails and felt when the movers assemble it...if needed. I have no problems paying professionals for their time. I really want something mid century if possible, or something new with the same look if not.
Hello sir, i ve watced your video i liked it, i did a washer polisher too but there is a problem, all the balls shines very good but i watched carefully and realise that there were mini marks on the balls, the balls contact each other when the polisher rotates so i guess these marks are from the contact, i also use aramith ball polisher. After the cleaning i use a micr fiber towel. Any tips will help. Thank you in advance
I was thinking this as I saw your comment, has it affected the balls over time it’s been 3 years now. I just a set of aramith pro tournament and had the concern of the scratches cause mine don’t have any right now
@@j_cruz_56deuce26 to be honest when you play you create marks longterm, balls with contact create friction thats why in longterm use loose weight, so the best solution is to spent extra time and seperate the balls in the basket with a material where the edges of this material will be soft. hope this helps
LOL, I bet you asked first, “how often do you clean your balls”... lol then you changed it lol Actually it depends on how often you play with them lol.
My Aramith Tournament set costs $400, Centennials $370 and Cyclops were $200, no way that I am going to throw that much value in a plastic bucket and let them grind on each other. My solution was to buy a tool made for the job of polishing balls, a Diamond ball polisher. It may have cost $500 but it will last a lifetime and I dont have to worry about my wife throwing it away with other garbage when cleaning the basement. Great effort though.
@@chuck9969 I don't think what Bob said was rude. He has a valued point and one person did say he felt he had damage due to the balls making contact on the polisher pad/bucket. Would be interesting if Learn Billiards has seen any damage after years of using this method each week.
I agree I have a set of aramith pro tournament and I saw the comment with the scratches and be logre I do this I want to confirm if it doesn’t damage over time.
Hey, thanks for this video. I had the materials on hand and made one. It works GREAT!! Also cleaned an old set of balls I'd stored years ago and they look new! I used some Turtle wax which worked just fine. After about 10 minutes, the results were remarkable. Thanks again..
Awesome. Glad you like it
Doesn’t Turtle Wax reduce throw? If it does it will be a disadvantage when you play outside.
@@commandernoodles2367 I think you're right, based on a study made by Dr. Dave (th-cam.com/video/_taEBDVQBYQ/w-d-xo.html), it does reduce throw. Thanks for pointing this out.
This guy has some balls...............................
The transparent striped ball looks amazing
That's not actually transparent lol
@@realisimgaming😂😂😂
dang, 14 polished so well you can see right through it, AND you!
I had everything I needed at home. I used some of the wifes stash of Flees for the sides of the bucket, just clipped it on with large binder clips. I did not need to cut a hole in the bucket, just left the cable out the top and held it in place while the cleaning was in progress. Balls turned out very clean. Thanks for the info
That is awesome. It’s gonna save me hundreds for a cleaner. Thanks for the video!
thank you very much, with your simple directions i can't wait to try this
You are welcome!
Glad I stumbled across this video… FYI Harbor Freight also has a sale wear if you buy something you GET A FREE BUCKET
Outstanding video! I just found this as I just got a used table and the balls are 22 years old and never cleaned. I had a 5 gallon HD bucket and went and got the cordless Ryobi 10inch buffer and a cheap welcome carpet mat, thin pile. I spray glued the carpet to the sides of the inside of the bucket and placed the buffer inside it after cutting a hole in the side of the bucket to get to the power button. Everything worked like a charm. The only thing I would do different if get a buffer with a variable speed. This goes too fast and I had to put a heavy weight on top of it so it would be stable.
Glad you found it helpful
Mate! This is incredible, just bought myself an 8x4 snooker table with balls etc, so give them a going over by hand with aramith restorer amd cleaner, they looked good, then I tried this today, wow 👏 what a difference, the buffer cloth amd carpet are yellow with crop from the balls, now my balls are clean 👌 like new
Great video. Thanks for making them... keep them coming.. going to make one of these this weekend!! Waiting for my new felt to come right now.. so might as well clean the balls
saw this video. made one myself. works perfect. thanks
did this at home WORKS SO WELLL!
Awesome
I really think you did a great job! Thanks!
Just built my polisher today. Works great! Thanks for the motivation. Wish I could post a picture of the results.
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching
Instead of a picture of yourself, use your finished product as your profile pic Mr. Flores 👍🏻
Hello , what do you think people in my country clean ball with silicone spray when the table have used clothes ? The game it's no the same ? For me it's the reaction of ball it's different it's not good for playing!
What do you think about this?
Thanks
Great video Sir. Thank you.
lol I loved how the green screen made the green ball brick XD great vid keep up the work!
:edit thx for heart
Thank you
@@LearnBilliards np man i did this and it works great thanks for the cleaner idea mine are squeaky clean
@@LearnBilliards oh btw sorry i wasn't subbed i am now meant to a long time ago XD
Great presentation, thank you!
Just made this and used Meguiars ultimate compound. Cleaned my centennials back to factory and no additional wiping or cleanup afterwards
That was very impressive 👏 I'm a weirdo though and find it very cathartic cleaning each one by hand ✋ 😅
Do you clean or just replace the buffing pad, just made one myself and used the Aramith ball cleaner and was wondering if the pas gets hard and crusty over time, cheers
I clean them in the washing machine a few times then I replace them as needed
Brilliantly done
I do this and it is great. BUT, can someone advise me what is a more effective way of cleaning the buffing pads?? Machine washing with detergent did not clean or restore the cleaning fabric of the buffing pads. What do I need to do to re-use those pads??
Thank you for sharing, I appreciate it.
My man.. wonderful on you..
The 14 is so clean its turned transparent!!!!!
On the subject of the buffer, all I can find are random orbitals. I tried closely checking out the video and it seems to me the balls are being jostled some, but I seem to think the orbital motion was supposed to be more radical than that. It's been a long time since I've been buff. (ing). Is this a random orbital buffer or are there fixed axis buffers on the market. If so, where are they? Thanks for the video and the good idea!
Is the foot mat too rough, will it scratch the balls?
What do you added to the bucket wall? Thank
does the microfiber bonnet or synthetic fleece bonnet that comes with the ryobi buffer work better?
The fleece works great
Really nice 👍🏾 what size is that buffer? Did it came with that pad size??
Think it was a 10inch buffer. Came with pad
I bet it would work even better with a buffer on the bottom and one on the top. Or at least a buffer sponge or pad on top hooked to a lid. Two points of contact.
That's overboard
@@ericpolston3270 I ended up just buying a cleaning machine anyway.
It would be cool if the 14 really looked like that
my Snooker ball are demage about castic soda.
how clean the balls
Could I use berber carpet. Thanks dave
That would work
Just bought the Lowe’s bucket and Harbor Freight Buffer. It doesn’t fit right in the Lowe’s 5 Gal. bucket.
You said you used the harbor freight buffer. Did it fit all the way down?
Thanks!
Put a brick or 2 in the bottom. This also helps to circulate more air
Learn Billiards Thanks a lot buddy! I ended up cutting holes in the side so the handles will fit. I bought the wrong one as I see their is one that has a handle that is one piece and goes all the way around.
Anyway I just sip tied it in place. The brick idea is a good one!
Thanks again!!!
what model buffer from harbor freight did you use and any pictures of the polisher.
@@worldpro311 ill have to look it up
Another great video. I haven't gone through your back catalog yet, but I'd really be interested in any tips on buying a table for home use and care of same. I have to drive at least 45min to find a decent billiards parlor.
The Harry Channel , thank you so much for the great comment I'm very happy to have you as a subscriber. My first question is what size table are you looking for?
Learn Billiards at least 8 foot. I'd prefer 9. I almost bought an AMF competition table circa 1970s, but I moved too slowly. Now I have time to do it right. What I'm really wondering is the process of buying, moving, setting up, getting someone qualified to service it, etc. Tips on what to look for, what to avoid, etc...
The Harry Channel an 8-foot table is a great choice it's good for all around play make sure you find the company obviously that is reputable you want to make sure that the installer is going to use a machinist level not just a standard Carpenter level I've seen that in the past and make sure the installer is going to use beeswax on the 3-piece slate and not Bondo. You definitely want a heavy 3-piece slate preferably one inch slate. Three quarter would be fine as well.
The Harry Channel make sure the table is built from solid wood and not any type of pressed board. If you were in the Orlando area I could recommend an excellent installer. And make sure the company you deal with is going to give you a warranty there's a lot of installers out there that will just do the install and if you have any issues then they become very hard to deal with. Make sure you take a ball and roll it to hit all the bumpers try every inch or so on all bumpers around a table to make sure there's no dead spots. Just to replace the rails is usually an additional $300, so look for a table that has good rail slash bumpers.
Learn Billiards Sound advice for sure. The hard part here is finding someone reputable. I fully expect I may get new rails and felt when the movers assemble it...if needed. I have no problems paying professionals for their time. I really want something mid century if possible, or something new with the same look if not.
Thank you
thanx
Hello sir, i ve watced your video i liked it, i did a washer polisher too but there is a problem, all the balls shines very good but i watched carefully and realise that there were mini marks on the balls, the balls contact each other when the polisher rotates so i guess these marks are from the contact, i also use aramith ball polisher. After the cleaning i use a micr fiber towel. Any tips will help. Thank you in advance
I was thinking this as I saw your comment, has it affected the balls over time it’s been 3 years now. I just a set of aramith pro tournament and had the concern of the scratches cause mine don’t have any right now
@@j_cruz_56deuce26 to be honest when you play you create marks longterm, balls with contact create friction thats why in longterm use loose weight, so the best solution is to spent extra time and seperate the balls in the basket with a material where the edges of this material will be soft. hope this helps
Did you have to build any brackets for the inside of the bucket to keep the buffer in place?
No. It sits in there just about perfect on its own
So what kind of carpet or material in sides of the wall.
Standard indoor carpet
Long Shag. You can actually use a few large grout sponges. It’s basically the same as the pad that’s on the buffer under the cloth cover.
How often do you clean the pool balls???
Every week I clean them.
@@LearnBilliards Copy. Thanks....😉🤘🏾
LOL,
I bet you asked first,
“how often do you clean your balls”... lol then you changed it lol
Actually it depends on how often you play with them lol.
thank
My pleasure
Your 14 ball chromakeyed out so the color is invisible. Pretty trick!
Where did you get the buffer pad for the first bucket polisher?
Harbor freight
I think you have some green screen problem
I like that 🎱
Thank you
What diameter polisher?
10 inch
what kind of pad is recommended
for the buffer
Use the polishing pad for the buffer
My Aramith Tournament set costs $400, Centennials $370 and Cyclops were $200, no way that I am going to throw that much value in a plastic bucket and let them grind on each other. My solution was to buy a tool made for the job of polishing balls, a Diamond ball polisher. It may have cost $500 but it will last a lifetime and I dont have to worry about my wife throwing it away with other garbage when cleaning the basement. Great effort though.
What a rude statement, if you don't anything to say then stfu!
@@chuck9969 I don't think what Bob said was rude. He has a valued point and one person did say he felt he had damage due to the balls making contact on the polisher pad/bucket.
Would be interesting if Learn Billiards has seen any damage after years of using this method each week.
I agree I have a set of aramith pro tournament and I saw the comment with the scratches and be logre I do this I want to confirm if it doesn’t damage over time.
JOKE