Mike Wooldridge - *NEW* 'BlackSpin' Ferrule System

[jarcher]

Mike Wooldridge - *NEW* 'BlackSpin' Ferrule System

No problems and thanks for the quick response. Will be placing my order tonight and will give you a shout later. Cheers

[The Stig]

yes, but really you should avoid at all costs scratching the ferrule whether it's brass or anything else.

i've had so many repair jobs where the ferrules have been ruined with sandpaper/files/abrasive pads, and even chalk.

over time the brass gets worn away by all these things, so better to avoid scratching in the first place.

so, when you say 'polish' them out, what is actually happening is you are wearing the brass away to reveal nice shiny new 'scratchless' brass. but making it gradually smaller and smaller, and often changing the shape in the process.

sort of egg timer 'look' is quite common to see on the ferrule of a repair cue where somebody 'spins' a bit of emery paper or something on the ferrule to shine it.

anyway, this is irrelevant. yes, minor scratches are easily removed.

but the video should watched, and masking tape used, by anyone re-tipping their cue regardless of ferrule type.

Yeh i watched the video, the masking tape idea is a good one and makes a lot of sense.

So is your re-tipping movie going to make an appearance at the Cannes film festival ? You can impress some of the A list birds with your re-tipping skills.

[MikeWooldridge]

lol. doubt it.

only one take though. should have been an actor

[johncorleone]

Some photos of my new cue from Mike:

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It's a beautiful cue and very well made, thanks Mike.

In terms of how it plays, so far I've only played a single frame with it following a league match and I think it's going to take some getting used to. The impact of changing to a new cue, tip and ferrule all in one go is not to be underestimated. Need to get more playing time in this week to see if it displaces my trusty GBL for the future! :-)

[johncorleone]

A few more photos:

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Thanks again Mike!

[MikeWooldridge]

glad to see butt still super shiny

[DandyA]

glad to see butt still super shiny

with respect Mike, children can access this forum, perhaps you could choose your language a bit more carefully cos they'll all be giggling at your last comment ...

I certainly know I am

[mythman69]

with respect Mike, children can access this forum, perhaps you could choose your language a bit more carefully cos they'll all be giggling at your last comment ...

I certainly know I am

LOL !!!!

[jrc750]

Some photos of my new cue from Mike:


It's a beautiful cue and very well made, thanks Mike.

In terms of how it plays, so far I've only played a single frame with it following a league match and I think it's going to take some getting used to. The impact of changing to a new cue, tip and ferrule all in one go is not to be underestimated. Need to get more playing time in this week to see if it displaces my trusty GBL for the future! :-)

Nice cue, and you got a badge too

[MikeWooldridge]

Nice cue, and you got a badge too

Lol. His was not one of the recent sinbin cues.

Mind you, yours probably shouldn't have been either

[jrc750]

Lol. His was not one of the recent sinbin cues.

Mind you, yours probably shouldn't have been either

Gonna try mine out again tonight, it may just become my main playing cue (Toss up with Robin Cook)

[danam1]

[QUOTE=jrc750;676776]Gonna try mine out again tonight, it may just become my main playing cue (Toss up with Robin Cook)[

Nobody wants to see that!!

Seriously though, I think you will want to stick with the MW after you have used it a few times.
I got rid of my JP so I couldn't be tempted to go back to it ( not that I would be ).

[ajr147]

hi mike,
when people order a cue can they call you our is it just on line.i have a few nade in my time,the great rodney heinz,i have visited in the past.im thinking of ordering one from you but dont like the idea of putting it down on line,thnik it would be better if pp could contact you and speak.when spending 500 plus on a cue ,you want it right and i know your a quality cue maker,
do you let pp call you our is it only on line .

cheers andy

[danam1]

hi mike,
when people order a cue can they call you our is it just on line.i have a few nade in my time,the great rodney heinz,i have visited in the past.im thinking of ordering one from you but dont like the idea of putting it down on line,thnik it would be better if pp could contact you and speak.when spending 500 plus on a cue ,you want it right and i know your a quality cue maker,
do you let pp call you our is it only on
cheers andy

You will find all those answers on his website Andy, look under FAQ.

[MikeWooldridge]

hi mike,
when people order a cue can they call you our is it just on line.i have a few nade in my time,the great rodney heinz,i have visited in the past.im thinking of ordering one from you but dont like the idea of putting it down on line,thnik it would be better if pp could contact you and speak.when spending 500 plus on a cue ,you want it right and i know your a quality cue maker,
do you let pp call you our is it only on line .

cheers andy

sorry andy, i just don't do that. been online/email only for many years now.

used to but it became impossible with people turning up at all hours and days.

so i moved and never told anyone where.

i met rodney hines. him and mac chambers visited me and ended up buying some shafts and lumps of tulipwood and kingwood if i remember rightly. must be 20 odd years ago i reckon.