Jim Black Cues - The Northy part of Ireland

[mikeyd100]

Very nice work mate..well done

[justf]

Really nice looking cue there Jim.
Quality mini butt too.

[fredkite]

Jim Black Cues - The Northy part of Ireland

Love your badge Jim, very classy.

[Zhuge]

Jim, if may I ask, what type of oil finish do you use for your cues above, they look amazing and natural.

+1 on the badge design

[JimB]

Jim, if may I ask, what type of oil finish do you use for your cues above, they look amazing and natural.

+1 on the badge design

Depends on the wood but usually raw linseed, tung or danish ... I like using a light danish oil on maple.
Buy good quality oils and wood will always look fine with the right amount of coats.
There's no secret formula just correct drying times and buffing

[grimreaper]

Great looking cues mate keep up the good work.

[Zhuge]

Depends on the wood but usually raw linseed, tung or danish ... I like using a light danish oil on maple.
Buy good quality oils and wood will always look fine with the right amount of coats.
There's no secret formula just correct drying times and buffing

Thanks for sharing. I'm using raw linseed oil, although it gives a nice even shine but at the same it creates an old yellowish tone which makes it less desire. Will try your suggestion on Danish oil. Thanks again for sharing...

[Byrom]

Hey everyone, I've been a bit lazy updating the forum, I should've put some of these photos up months ago but life seems to get in the way if you know what I mean

Anyways, here's a few cues I built over the last 6 months or so for customers.















and this one will be leaving soon ...







Thanks for looking

I think I am falling in love - the attention to detail like the mini butt with the splices and the choice of woods you have used is really nice - not just maple splices but flame maple I notice - mmmm only really seen stuff like this done by Trevor who takes a bit of pride on his top end cues and as for that last cue what lovely figuring in the burr looks like its been grown out of some magical Irish heather - All in all lovely cues really Jim and they compare really well with any cue I have ever seen on here or anywhere else in the world to be perfectly honest but I suppose being a classical guitar maker for years like you are this would mean you have some good access to lots of these strange and wonderful bits of wood.

I can see you becoming very popular very quickly and In my opinion if anyone wants a quality handmade cue on here and they come on and see these cues it is a very simple choice - written in Black or White.

I'm sold - infact I am going to buy one or two now before you become more popular than Guinness

[fredkite]

You're a man of great taste mate, JB's cues are undoubtedly the dog's testicles.

[Byrom]

You're a man of great taste mate, JB's cues are undoubtedly the dog's testicles.

Yep I agree there 100 per cent. I'm buying a few for sure - There seems to be a unique talent in Mr Black's creative Irish hands - if his cues are like this now what will he be making next year - I bet his guitars are **** hot.

[golferson123]

looks like you've got a lovely patina on those shafts, top work

[fredkite]

Jim Black Cues - The Northy part of Ireland

Tis true mate, I've got one of his ukuleles. Play it when I'm cleaning windows.

[Byrom]

Tis true mate, I've got one of his ukuleles. Play it when I'm cleaning windows.

Ha ha ha - oh very good. My only critique is the cloth on that table at the bottom that the last cue is led on looks a bit on the heavy side

[fredkite]

Jim Black Cues - The Northy part of Ireland

Probably not Irwell cloth.

[piper74]

Depends on the wood but usually raw linseed, tung or danish ... I like using a light danish oil on maple.
Buy good quality oils and wood will always look fine with the right amount of coats.
There's no secret formula just correct drying times and buffing

Hey Jim,

Nice looking cues, definitely considering ordering one.

Can I trouble you to share your experiences with using Danish oil? Does it create a thin film layer as it is part oil and part varnish?

The reason I am asking is because I don't like a total smooth and slippery butt feel and looking to add a very small amount of friction on the butt.

Thank you.