Cue making course

[Steve180]

Further to my post about a new butt, does anyone know of a cue making course? Its big business in the world of guitars where people have a weeks holiday and come away with a custom built guitar under the guidance of an experienced luthier.

I'd have a crack at making my own, I'm sure others would.

A quick google reveals nothing out there like this

[totlxtc]

Further to my post about a new butt, does anyone know of a cue making course? Its big business in the world of guitars where people have a weeks holiday and come away with a custom built guitar under the guidance of an experienced luthier.

I'd have a crack at making my own, I'm sure others would.

A quick google reveals nothing out there like this

Plenty of people on the forum have. Look out for Poolqjunkie, Flame and myself. We all started messing about with a bit of ash and ebony at some point. Search the threads and you may see an insight into having a go.

[Steve180]

Thanks I realise all makers start off slowly, thats why a course would be great to give people a good grounding.

I'll have a search though to see how others started off

[DandyA]

Thanks I realise all makers start off slowly, thats why a course would be great to give people a good grounding.

I'll have a search though to see how others started off

well I'm not sure about the other cuemakers, but I believe Mike Wooldridge started off as a wannabe roxk/pop star but didn't make it ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbIQb1Jkh5I

hee-hee!

it's a good question though Steve ... if there aren't any specific cue-making courses, maybe you could enroll on an evening woodworking course at your local adult learning centre and tell the teach you want to make a cue ...

[totlxtc]

Ok this is not directly towards the more traditional handspliced cues we know and love, but more US pool cues. But all the same a few bits and pieces that are relavent are there and every little helps.

http://www.cuemaker.com/download_instructions.htm

[BoBnoGG!n]

well unclevit told me if i went to thailand he can get me training from cuemakers there for the right price. not unclethai or omin, but other small factory cue makers. at this stage, im seriously considering it. id love to be a cuemaker. lol

[fswt30]

Good luck...hopefully you can have your show time here someday...

[flame]

well I'm not sure about the other cuemakers, but I believe Mike Wooldridge started off as a wannabe roxk/pop star but didn't make it ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbIQb1Jkh5I

hee-hee!

it's a good question though Steve ... if there aren't any specific cue-making courses, maybe you could enroll on an evening woodworking course at your local adult learning centre and tell the teach you want to make a cue ...

don't want to disillusion anybody or put anyone off, cue making isn't like oh i think i'll try driving an hgv or i would fancy an office job,you really do need to have a certain mental level and approach to succeed,not forgetting a certain level of skill.i have worked as a carpenter and joiner since 1967,only in the last 2 years have i dabbled in cue making,i can honestly say it is far and away more difficult(and rewarding) than i imagined,even with my knowledge of timber and ability with tools,i have struggled and learned,please do not be put off by my post,it is not beyond anybody to make a snooker cue,but it is in my opinion beyond the majority of people,lastly if you never try you will never do it.

[Steve180]

Thanks for all replies, I'm not looking to make a career move just have a crack at something new.

I'll check out the link Dan thanks

[unclevit]

well unclevit told me if i went to thailand he can get me training from cuemakers there for the right price. not unclethai or omin, but other small factory cue makers. at this stage, im seriously considering it. id love to be a cuemaker. lol

As UT is planning to 'retire' next year, I am trying to 'convince' him to set up a private cuemaking courses here in Thailand. Learn-by-doing, sort of. I will post the good news here once he agrees. Or perhaps a two-day workshop on how a cue is built, woods selection & understanding, balancing techniques, etc. But not that soon

[TheRowdyOne]

well unclevit told me if i went to thailand he can get me training from cuemakers there for the right price. not unclethai or omin, but other small factory cue makers. at this stage, im seriously considering it. id love to be a cuemaker. lol

I could see myself doing something like that too. How much do you think the right price might be?

Every cue maker needs an Apprentice...... Pick me, Pick me.

[old school]

If they are still going "Sarisbury Green" were toying with the idea of workshops alongside experienced cue craftsmen.Try them you might get lucky.Hope this helps.

[totlxtc]

If they are still going "Sarisbury Green" were toying with the idea of workshops alongside experienced cue craftsmen.Try them you might get lucky.Hope this helps.

OH GOD NO!

Not unless you want to make cues to prop you beans and tomatos up with!

[jrc750]

OH GOD NO!

Not unless you want to make cues to prop you beans and tomatos up with!

Was that your "friend" Keith Auld ? Dan

[BoBnoGG!n]

as ut is planning to 'retire' next year, i am trying to 'convince' him to set up a private cuemaking courses here in thailand. Learn-by-doing, sort of. I will post the good news here once he agrees. Or perhaps a two-day workshop on how a cue is built, woods selection & understanding, balancing techniques, etc. But not that soon :d

im so comin over there once u get that up