Hixon and Sons cue

[Jim Magee]

Hi all,

i picked up this nice Hixon and sons cue on ebay. Machine-spliced Rosewood (?) butt and maple shaft.

I've seen other people's very helpful posts about Leeds-based Hixon on the forum here and assume that this was made just before the 1930s (when 'Ltd' was added to the name.

It was clearly a one-piece cue originally (you can see the grain continuing), and i guess all cues were one-piece before the 70s? and it's had a quirky clear plastic joint added to make it 2-piece (i assume in the 70s?). It's almost perfectly straight.

I was wondering whether it was worth having it refinished, or whether i should just leave it as is? Cheers, Jim

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[DeanH]

I am sure it wont hurt and probably the cue deserves a clean and a refurb

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[Jim Magee]

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[Jim Magee]

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[DeanH]

IIRC the clear joint was a feature of a particular cue-doctor in the 70s - sure someone will remember

I am sure the cue will benefit from a bit of TLC - maybe a new ferrule to replace the bone(?) one to make it more usable?

I have used Andy Travis (Sheffield way) many times for such work and he was always quick turnaround and vaklue for money

[NonStarter]

That's looks like a Bob Akre joint. I believe he still does some cue work

[Jim Magee]

Thanks very much for the advice. The joint looks very well fitted. I think the ferrule is metal (brass?), it just seems to have some sort of white powdery residue on it.

[DeanH]

right, ok

obvious very oxidanted then
You could try some high grade wire wool to clean the brass off - high grade so not to scratch the surface.
Often I will put some masking tape on the shaft to protect that from the wool
and see if the brass is still good

At least a new tip is in order

[Jim Magee]

Good idea! Might get it refurbed sympathetically as well....

[DeanH]

Good idea! Might get it refurbed sympathetically as well....

Thanks YOU!

"sympathetically" - that is the word I was looking for but with family screaming around me I could not think of it !

[mikee]

Stick a Titanium ferule on if it needs a new one , stays nice and shiney and won’t wear down as quick .

[Jim Magee]

Hi all, I'm thinking of selling this cue if anyone is interested.