New Cue

[sam147]

HI im new to this site, i purchased a new cue other day and its abit thicker than my old one, i want to know how to make it thinner (the shaft) because i carnt get used to it?

[jrc750]

The only way is by sandpaper, which is not advisable to do yourself unless you know what your doing, whereabouts in the Country are you ?? as it would be best to take to a cuemaker to do it for you, its called "re-tapering" and doesn't cost a fortune

[sam147]

Hi thanks i play in huddersfield, and how much u think it would cost?

[jrc750]

Craftsmans cues is probably closest to you, give them a ring.
http://www.craftsmancues.com/index.html
Coutts cues charges £30, see bottom of this price list, craftsmans probably cheaper
http://www.couttscues.co.uk/repairsandalterations.html

What sort of cue is it ???

[jaffa.johnson]

there is wright cues in hull.

Is the cue probably spliced or painted riley stuff?

[sam147]

It a cheap hand slpiced maple cue, i only play with maple ones and ive purchased a few lately tring to get used to one but i just carnt

[jaffa.johnson]

It a cheap hand slpiced maple cue, i only play with maple ones and ive purchased a few lately tring to get used to one but i just carnt

I am a massive maple fan myself.

Any cue maker would be able to retaper the cue for you for not too much money. Please note that this will make the cue lighter so if you want the same weight, it would be extra for the cue maker to add the weight back in.

[sam147]

thanks i might have a go doing it myself but if not al take it somewhere that can do it, all this swapping cues is turning my game to crap lol

[Inoffthered]

thanks i might have a go doing it myself but if not al take it somewhere that can do it, all this swapping cues is turning my game to crap lol

Trust me, we've all been there at some point. Haha.

[Andy Travis]

S36 1LB not too far from you