Frank Sandall's Potting Shed

[magicman]

When it comes to snooker and billiard history, there can't be many men outside of museums who know more than Frank Sandall. Visiting his 'Potting Shed' last weekend for a cue repair (don't ask!), Frank showed me century old cues, world record making cues, first edition books, original artwork and all while he entertained me with stories from by-gone days.

Many pro's have visited Franks over the years, including ROS, and most if not all the best local amateurs have played in his comps and/or benefited from his coaching.

The cue repair was quick and efficient btw!

[hotpot]

Yes his shed was on one of the antique shows on tv a few months ago and i agree its fab .

[ADR147]

When it comes to snooker and billiard history, there can't be many men outside of museums who know more than Frank Sandall. Visiting his 'Potting Shed' last weekend for a cue repair (don't ask!), Frank showed me century old cues, world record making cues, first edition books, original artwork and all while he entertained me with stories from by-gone days.

Many pro's have visited Franks over the years, including ROS, and most if not all the best local amateurs have played in his comps and/or benefited from his coaching.

The cue repair was quick and efficient btw!

can't be many including in museums!

[franksandellsnooker]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. It was a pleasure to help you and your interest in my collection ( I was scared I was boring you to death!!!) gave me a boost. For more information check out www.franksandellcuesport.co.uk F.

[mythman69]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. It was a pleasure to help you and your interest in my collection ( I was scared I was boring you to death!!!) gave me a boost. For more information check out www.franksandellcuesport.co.uk F.

Wow, looks like a great collection!! I would love to visit one day and hear all your stories and check it all out.

I recently bought a billiard scoreboard paddle.



Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks!

[DeanH]

It does seem an Aladin's Cave
Love to visit someday.
But my cues dont need repairing

...for a cue repair (don't ask!)...

sorry but just got to!
And I am sure others are intrigued as well

[franksandellsnooker]

Wow, looks like a great collection!! I would love to visit one day and hear all your stories and check it all out.

I recently bought a billiard scoreboard paddle.

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Can you tell me anything about it? Thanks!

That's nice Mythman. Better than mine. Often in the late 19thc.+ these metal score plates were let into the baulk cushion on billiard tables and later removed and fixed as yours on paddles in order that a spectator could keep the score They were I believe also purpose made often on an ebony paddle. I notice yours is by Thurston the most historic table maker and marked "France" - I feel this may well indicate that the origins have continental connections with the Carom forms of billiards.

[franksandellsnooker]

It does seem an Aladin's Cave
Love to visit someday.
But my cues dont need repairing


sorry but just got to!
And I am sure others are intrigued as well

Sorry Dean in politically correct speak "Cannot discuss individual cases" Please refer to Magicman. All I can say was it was a serious case for treatment.
If youre in my area feel free to contact me and pop round be happy to see a fellow enthusiast. F.

[mythman69]

That's nice Mythman. Better than mine. Often in the late 19thc.+ these metal score plates were let into the baulk cushion on billiard tables and later removed and fixed as yours on paddles in order that a spectator could keep the score They were I believe also purpose made often on an ebony paddle. I notice yours is by Thurston the most historic table maker and marked "France" - I feel this may well indicate that the origins have continental connections with the Carom forms of billiards.

Thanks for the info! I have been looking for one of these for ages and saw it on ebay recently.

[DeanH]

Yes his shed was on one of the antique shows on tv a few months ago and i agree its fab .

any idea on what show, may find it in the iplayer ?
cheers

[franksandellsnooker]

It was "Put your money where your mouth is" the expert was Mark Stacey and it was a BBC programme filmed on July 5th.2011. Shown about 4/6 months later. It as been repeated a couple of times I think. F.

[DeanH]

It was "Put your money where your mouth is" the expert was Mark Stacey and it was a BBC programme filmed on July 5th.2011. Shown about 4/6 months later. It as been repeated a couple of times I think. F.

Thanks Frank, I shall see if I can find it

[DeanH]

I think it would be Series 5, unfortunately not on BBC iPlayer

Was Mark Stacey buying or selling

[franksandellsnooker]

He was selling Dean. It was a silver chalk holder - I paid a bit over the odds for it but their profits go to charities so I was quite happy.

[itsnoteasy]

I watched that, I always wondered if it was someone on here, looked a lovely place, you are very lucky ,congrats.