old cue thinned out

[aucott80]

Hi,

Recently got my hand on an old tom newman 1370 cue, was thinking of having it thinned down from 10mm to 9mm ..appreciate any comments/experience on whether i should or not,

[jrc750]

Well if your doing it to use as a playing cue and you think it will still be stiff enough then fine, go ahead. But if/when you come to sell it on, you will have de-valued it as a collectors cue

[aucott80]

Ahh yeah forgot about its keeping its value, good point cheers JRC. might still get a quote from craftsman just in case though!

[jrc750]

Shouldn't cost much ....£15 maybe

[jim evans]

dont do it 2 many old cues been spoiled if you want a playing cue either swop it or buy another

[old school]

Last time I looked Coutts were doing re-taper,re grain new ferrule new tip at around the £30 mark.Depends on whether it is a playing cue or one for the collectors.Your choice really.