Woodworking Pinch Dogs

One great thing about hobbies is that they give you instant gift ideas. When we were first married, my husband was really into wood working, so I always knew that for a birthday or Christmas, I could easily make him happy with a power tool. But last year he developed a new hobby: playing pool. Funny enough, it developed because of his woodworking. He came across and old pool table where the playing surface was in good condition, but the wood needed a lot of help. He refinished the top and built new legs (the old ones had been used as a chew toy for a very big dog!), and with a beautiful new finish it now looks great in our family room. But you also need pool table accessories to play pool, unless of course, you plan to just use if for your model train set like Hector in Monarch of the Glen!

Some pool tables already come with some basic items (like balls), others you order everything separately so that you can fully customize your experience. There are a few pool table accessories that are an absolute must, some which you need but can get by without when in a pinch, and others that are just extras.

Some of the accessories that you must have include billiard balls and cues (though if desperate, you can play around by rolling the ball with your hand). Pool balls obviously come in a wide range of prices that reflects a range of quality and materials from which the balls are made. Besides the standard set, you can get some that are fancier, others for playing in black light (how cool is that?) as well as other types of sets for playing snooker or carom. When it comes to cues, what can I say? They range in price from $20 to hundreds of dollars, so choose accordingly.

Some pool table accessories that you need, but can do without in a pinch would include chalk for your cue (some say this is a must!), a triangle (or diamond) for racking the balls (way easier than carefully placing the balls by hand and one by one), and perhaps a bridge for those more difficult shots (totally optional by many, indispensable by others). All of these come in different varieties, including chalk, which you can get in purple or orange besides just the standard blue. Racks come in plastic or a range of wood types, and bridges also come in a variety of styles and materials.

Other pool table accessories are smart to help protect your investment. These items include table covers to protect from dust and spills, and brushes to clean, and therefore, extend the life of the playing surface. You can get brushes for the bed of the pool table, and others for under the rail. A cue rack or holder is also very good to keep your cues organized and in good condition. These truly come in a large variety of sizes and makes, so you can easily find one that suits your personality and pool room decor.

Then come the fun pool table accessories, things that personalize your pool playing experience and that can make it more fun. These can range from small chalk holders and pool gloves to billiard ball cases for storing the balls to great billiard lights for above your table and clocks and neon signs for your wall.

Of course there is a large variety of pool related clothing, books and helpful DVDs to keep a pool enthusiast covered for years worth of gifts. And when I run out of ideas and my husband has all of the pool table accessories that he could possible need? Well, maybe by then he will have a new hobby.

About the Author:

MJ writes for ClickShops Inc. Where you can find a lot of pool table accessories at www.pooltable.us.com.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Pool Table Accessories Make Great Gifts For The Pool Player In Your Life

Halloween is a very popular time to dress up your dog. There are many dog costumes available and you will find one that matches what you are looking for and one that fits your dog!

Dog Halloween costumes are no longer just for little dogs, big dogs can now join the fun! Some dog costumes are funny and some are just adorable, find the perfect one for you. Don’t feel that one gender will get left out; there are so many costumes for boy or girl dogs.

Based on surveys and 2008 sales, the top ten Halloween costumes for dogs are:

1. Hot Dog Costume- Why around with the saying about dachshunds and get your dog a costume that makes your dog look like a hot dog. Available with mustard or ketchup as a topping. Perfect for those in warm weather states that will be coming to a cookout for Halloween.

2. Lobster Dog Costume- Perfect for those in fishing towns. Just because you dress your dog up as a lobster for Halloween, doesn’t mean they will pinch!

3. Devil Costume for Dogs- This costume is perfect for those dogs that have a little extra evil in them. Or if your dog is an angel and want to spice them up for one night.

4. Dog Pirate Costume- Arrggg. Is your dog the toughest in the neighborhood? A pirate dog Halloween costume will surely make them wag there tail extra that night.

5. Bumble Bee Dog Costume- These costumes don’t even sting! This pet costume is perfect for males or females and is an all time classic. You can’t go one with this small dog costume.

6. Princess Dog Costume- These costumes are only fit for a princess. No other costume will do with the special dogs that get to wear this Halloween night.

7. Wedding Dress & Tuxedo Costumes for Dogs- Whether they are wearing these for Halloween or another special day in their life, a wedding dress and tuxedo dog costume will turn some heads.

8. Lady Bug Dog Costume- Are you taking Halloween pictures in a garden or going to a backyard party? The lady bug costume for dogs will be perfect for this event. Simple, yet elegant, your dog will love to wear this costume.

9. Dinosaur Dog Costume- Does your dog manage to ruin everything in your house and sometimes you think you are living with a huge dinosaur? Now you really are this summer with a dinosaur costume for dogs. With this costume you’ll have your own dog-o-saurus.

10. Cop & Prisoner Costumes for Dogs- These cute costumes are perfect if you have a pair of dogs and want them to be dressed alike. Have your “good” dog be the cop and your “bad” dog be the prisoner. You’re bound win your Halloween contest!

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