Spotted on eBay

[fkhan]

which is the front splice(on blue veneer) and which is the splicing under that(on blue veneer), on top of the ebony?

Front splice - I though olivewood but it looks more like a marble-something or other
Bottom splice - has the look of karelian (masur) birch but not sure

The top most splice on which the badge is placed looks like tamarind or Olive and the one between that and the ebony looks like zebrano. I am not 100% sure.

[DeanH]

Might be Olive, Zebrano or tamarind wood with veneers and ebony beneath.

which is the front splice(on blue veneer) and which is the splicing under that(on blue veneer), on top of the ebony?

Front splice - I though olivewood but it looks more like a marble-something or other
Bottom splice - has the look of karelian (masur) birch but not sure

[fkhan]

Hi all
seen this JPU on ebay, not talking about the price
Just wondering what the woods are: front spice and the splices underneath - there does appear to be two different woods used.
My mind has gone blank (age-onset moments!)
cheers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225449952...&segname=11021

Might be Olive, Zebrano or tamarind wood with veneers and ebony beneath.

[DeanH]

Hi all
seen this JPU on ebay, not talking about the price
Just wondering what the woods are: front spice and the splices underneath - there does appear to be two different woods used.
My mind has gone blank (age-onset moments!)
cheers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225449952...&segname=11021

[Cue crafty]

Came across this and felt stunned at the quality. It's the second cue I've seen for sale made by this guy, his first went for £150 but wasn't my spec. His name is Steve Jones and he's a highly skilled engineer by trade and made the H&O style brass joint himself.

I had a bid on this one but missed out. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-...rdt=true&rt=nc
Be good to hear what you guys think.

[Cue crafty]

Came across this SEAN PARKER cue on eBay, I remember years back now he used to customise cues and make some of his own. Originally used a badge with SAP , his initials I believe, so interesting that the seller uses the name SAP in his seller profile. The listing doesn't say made by me so just wondering if he is making the odd cue or badging up imports!?! Nice looking cue either way.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325533308...8edc%7Ciid%3A1

[fkhan]

If anyone is interested in the SightRight system, this ad for one of their cues shows very clearly the fitting.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134416888...&segname=11021

Just to be clear I am not the seller or have any link to the seller or SightRight - just knew that in the past some people have queried what "the fuss" is all about

That's similar to the mini aiming aid he gives for the ones who take coaching from him.

[DeanH]

If anyone is interested in the SightRight system, this ad for one of their cues shows very clearly the fitting.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134416888...&segname=11021

Just to be clear I am not the seller or have any link to the seller or SightRight - just know that in the past some people have queried what "the fuss" is all about

[DeanH]

highly commended tables, used to play on one in a previous social club

Established in Manchester ~1845
Opened a branch in Glasgow ~1880
HRH Prince of Wales patronage ~1880
which changed to King Edward VII warrant in 1901
Branches in Liverpool and Belfast, workshop in Stockport.
1931 arranged share of distribution facilities with Burroughes & Watts.

[Brett1985]

Orme & sons snooker table just listed on eBay.

I know nothing about these tables but must say it is stunning! What a beautiful table.

[Crucible]

There seems to be a load of excessively expensive and some maybe questionable Parris cues on facebook marketplace recently. Do people really buy them???

Not just Parris but other cues as well. Some use FB Marketplace to show off their cue collection to see if anyone agree with the prices, been there for months but have intention to sell. Worst than ebay.

[mikee]

They use a heavy coat of resin on the rails to fill and hide the worm holes in the cheap Meranti hardwood they use.

Dead right ,Meranti is a fast growing wood that is not as hard as Sapele mahogany,so they use a hard resin type varnish ,this chips easy on the soft wood ,that’s why the cushions looked chipped and tatty after time especially around the pocket plates .Most quality tables have an oil finish that will wear a lot nicer and more natural.

[Cue crafty]

Sometimes when I see how cheap these tables are these days I feel like asking the serious snooker players at my social
club to all chip in and get one .

Yes totally agree mate, even if four people said yes I would go for it and gift that to my local social. Funny old buggars don't like charity though so still no easy task! 🙄

[Starsky]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255832353...Bk9SR5T1_9OWYQ

Sometimes when I see how cheap these tables are these days I feel like asking the serious snooker players at my social
club to all chip in and get one .

[Cue crafty]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255832353...Bk9SR5T1_9OWYQ