Cue repairs and alterations.....

[karlos fandango]

Here's a few pics of a cue I have just had done by Reg at Wright Cues....
The cue was originally a Tom Newman 1370, however it was in a really bad state of affairs, there was a 3" crack under the ferrule and the original badge was well faded and very tired, as you would expect from a cue which is almost 90 years old. I had planned for Reg to cut away the 3" crack and build the butt back up with 4 ebony splices, however once Reg had started the original glue was very weak and the splices started to come away. He rang me and said he would fully replace the butt and put me nice piece of Thuya burr on (which was the same he had used on a cue he built for Shaun Murphy). At this point I decided to replace the badge with a different one (a Newman 1274 as I like the text better) which I got from Tony Glover. I picked the cue up tonight and it is beautiful, it looks and feels like a brand new cue and I couldn't be happier.

[Essa]

Looks beautiful mate

[Neil Taperell]

Very nice , loving the burr .

Reg sent me a progress photo of my new cue last week , very surprised and delighted at the same time .

Top bloke to deal with .

[karlos fandango]

Very nice , loving the burr .

Reg sent me a progress photo of my new cue last week , very surprised and delighted at the same time .

Top bloke to deal with .

It will be a cracker mate

[Neil Taperell]

What tip has he put on your cue ?

[karlos fandango]

I play black Phoenix mediums

[Essa]

I'm using the same tip it's my first tip so don't have nothing to compare against , how they compared to BD+ and elk tips. I m finding that they glaze up quick I have scuff them up after every 2 session.

Question:
I'm thinking off reducing the weight from my cue from190z to 18.5 and reduce the tip from 9.6 to 9.4 don't like the fat taper at the tip end. always preferred thin taper cues, by doing this could the weight be reduced.

I feel it's a bit heavy and taper is thick for me always been used to light and thin cues but trying to get used to it going to stick with for another mouth see if can get used to it.

[karlos fandango]

Been using the Phoenix for around 4-5 years now..never got on with Elks..Taking the taper down will reduce the weight but only very slightly..send it off to Reg with your requirements and im confident he will be able to sort it for you

[Wright Cues]

Thanks Karlos. Really please your happy with the cue. It's all ways a pleasure to see a happy customer.
Regards Reg

[Wright Cues]

Hi neil butt is on the cue now. I'll send you a pic once it's rounded off. Speak soon mate.
Regards Reg

[Stevie1]

How long is yiur turnround on 1piece ash

[karlos fandango]

How long is yiur turnround on 1piece ash

It would all depend on what you wanted doing Steve...get in touch with Reg, he will look after you

[Neil Taperell]

Hi neil butt is on the cue now. I'll send you a pic once it's rounded off. Speak soon mate.
Regards Reg

Cheers Reg , thanks for the update .

[Ramon]

Very nice , loving the burr .

Reg sent me a progress photo of my new cue last week , very surprised and delighted at the same time .

Top bloke to deal with .

excellent way to treat your customers, imo .

[Ramon]

Here's a few pics of a cue I have just had done by Reg at Wright Cues....
The cue was originally a Tom Newman 1370, however it was in a really bad state of affairs, there was a 3" crack under the ferrule and the original badge was well faded and very tired, as you would expect from a cue which is almost 90 years old. I had planned for Reg to cut away the 3" crack and build the butt back up with 4 ebony splices, however once Reg had started the original glue was very weak and the splices started to come away. He rang me and said he would fully replace the butt and put me nice piece of Thuya burr on (which was the same he had used on a cue he built for Shaun Murphy). At this point I decided to replace the badge with a different one (a Newman 1274 as I like the text better) which I got from Tony Glover. I picked the cue up tonight and it is beautiful, it looks and feels like a brand new cue and I couldn't be happier.

This cue Look likes new .
Great job . Very nice !!