This cue making lark ain't easy - my attempts

[Removal man stevie]

It's a tough choice Rogie am sure it will be nice did u sell your last cue ?

[dave121260]

ebony amboyna ebony in a design similar to this http://www.greenbaize.com/gbl-c7/

[itsnoteasy]

I like solid one wood cue butts, I think it's just the clean lines of them, I know they probably aren't much of a challenge but they always look classy.

[Stupree]

This cue making lark ain't easy - my attempts

How about four green veneers and four splices of Camphor burl? I would put my name on that cue straight away mate

[DeanH]

How about four green veneers and four splices of Camphor burl? I would put my name on that cue straight away mate

I remember Dan Shelton talking about a camphor burl splicing that was a pain to harden but came out beautiful

see if I can find the picture of it.

[RogiBear]

ebony amboyna ebony in a design similar to this http://www.greenbaize.com/gbl-c7/

Triple spliced is an option, but imo why would you want to cover up the nice burl with plain ebony in this example?

I like solid one wood cue butts, I think it's just the clean lines of them, I know they probably aren't much of a challenge but they always look classy.

Exactly

How about four green veneers and four splices of Camphor burl? I would put my name on that cue straight away mate

Now that's not something you see everyday on a cue. I have been tempted with camphor before but its a bit of a b**ch when it comes to drying, similar to mallee, hence I've stayed away from using either. Very easy way to lose money. BTW were you thinking full butt or secondary splices?

[DeanH]

found it, camphor burr

[Stupree]

This cue making lark ain't easy - my attempts

Secondary splices Adam, I think it'd look lovely and has a great smell too

[RogiBear]

Latest cue order finished, badge number 008 requested, plain ebony butt and cracking shaft.

spec:

143 cm long
9.25mm ferrule
28mm butt
17oz

[Stupree]

This cue making lark ain't easy - my attempts

Most important questions...

Are you pleased with it?

Did you enjoy crafting it?

[RogiBear]

Most important questions...

Are you pleased with it?

Did you enjoy crafting it?

yes and yes

[gazza147]

Stunning Cue m8 with a Lovely Ash Shaft also!


Gaz.

Latest cue order finished, badge number 008 requested, plain ebony butt and cracking shaft.

spec:

143 cm long
9.25mm ferrule
28mm butt
17oz

[culraven]

Lovely to see the improvement working through the thread, keep up the good work.

[sharkster63]

good Day, enjoyed reading this thread, curious about how you secure the cue while planing, any pics?

[RogiBear]

Stunning Cue m8 with a Lovely Ash Shaft also!


Gaz.

Thanks Gaz

Lovely to see the improvement working through the thread, keep up the good work.

Cheers

good Day, enjoyed reading this thread, curious about how you secure the cue while planing, any pics?

Well if i'm planing off thick I use a normal vice and rotate the cue by 22.5 deg so that you an octagonal form and when it comes to the rounding part I use one hand to hold and rotate and then the other to plane.