This is my first post. My name is John, I reside in Tucson, AZ, have been a potter, made handmade brushes, a knife maker, and a lifetime craftsman and woodworker. At present I am devoting my efforts to billiard objects and recently restored a Brunswick Centennial billiard table and constructed an Art Deco style table light and matching cue rack. I play pool in local pool leagues two nights per week and, unfortunately, am not a "shark" level player. I look forward to being a member of this forum.
I am planning production of a number of triangle billiard ball racks and am seeking joint design input from forum members. Each side of the rack is approximately 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 15" and am presently using a 30 degree miter corner joint with a wedge glued in each corner for added strength. The wedge is such a size that the ball does not touch during use, so no radius necessary.
What other joint configuration could be considered for design, appearance, and strength? It does not necessarily have to be done with a router and it could include other materials in addition to wood.
I am planning production of a number of triangle billiard ball racks and am seeking joint design input from forum members. Each side of the rack is approximately 1/2" X 1 1/2" X 15" and am presently using a 30 degree miter corner joint with a wedge glued in each corner for added strength. The wedge is such a size that the ball does not touch during use, so no radius necessary.
What other joint configuration could be considered for design, appearance, and strength? It does not necessarily have to be done with a router and it could include other materials in addition to wood.
