cue making

[ADR147]

Hi Wilbs,
I expect you've already thought of them but as you're close to Axminster power tools,have you given them a try?They don't sell any wood long enough for our use as a rule but I've always found them very helpful and knowledgeable,if they didn't have anything they might point you in the right direction.
I've just finished making my first,hard work but very rewarding.I'm just off to give it the first outing of the year.Good luck with your quest.Tony.

any photos?

[cocked hat]

New cue

any photos?

Yes,Photos coming shortly,hope I don't get ripped up too badly.Tony.

[ADR147]

looking forward to them

[cocked hat]

First cue pics

I'm posting a few pics of my first home-made cue.I've been trying to upload these for the last two hours,the technology's winning.
I've made this using bits of timber from various places,the ash from a staircase spindle maker.I asked them if they would choose some nice straight grained stuff for me and post it out-no problem, they said.I bought some ebony on the net and some purpleheart from 'e'bay.
The brass also came on-line,thats for turning the ferrule etc.Bitter(on this site)kindly helped me with the air-lock joints.

I've also included a picture of the case,as you can see,this is a long way from being finished.The handle is in the background somewhere.

The stick seems to play very well,although the butt seems very slippery compared to the Rex Williams item that it replaced.That had a lacquered butt.The weight at the moment is 17.5 but I think I may add an oz whenI put the name-plate on,I'll see how I get used to it first.
Overall it's been hard work but enjoyable,I don't see me challenging the pro's anytime soon(I've turned the cue round so that you can't see the uneven splices)
I'm not too sure about the pics,I didn't know you were limited to five.More later perhaps.Tony.

[Semih_Sayginer]

that looks a splendid effort

[ADR147]

not a bad effort at all - case is nice aswell i like the custom made to the cue look - might take two people to haul it into the club though!

[Semih_Sayginer]

@ cocked hat

are you taking offers to build cues yet?

@ a cuemaker/seller how much (approx) would one of these cues cost from a cuemaker who is say just under the level of trevor white

[ADR147]

umm - pitch for £200

[Qubit]

Very nice job . Do you have any experience in wood working etc?

[cocked hat]

Thanks qubit,yes I have done some joinery before and although I make light of it,I've had to work pretty hard on this piece.

[BITTER]

Well done

I do love Purple Heart and it has coloured out nice on the cue.

Pleased my joints were of use, I did not realise you were doing an whole cue when you asked for them.

If you need joints or wood, veneers etc.. for number 2 cue I am happy to help

Paul

[cocked hat]

cue wood

Well done

I do love Purple Heart and it has coloured out nice on the cue.

Pleased my joints were of use, I did not realise you were doing an whole cue when you asked for them.

If you need joints or wood, veneers etc.. for number 2 cue I am happy to help

Paul

Thanks for your kind comments and help during the build.I didn't intend to make a whole piece when I started,just repair the broken shaft of my original.The break was too close to the tip though and I decided that the balance would be wrong.
I appreciate your offer of further help with materials,maybe theres a number two in me,maybe not.Tony.

[wilbs]

Very impressive bit of work there cocked hat well done. The time and effort look well worth it. I'd like to see some more pics.

[craigslater]

Great effort Cocked hat that is a great cue for a first attempt, i suspect you have a LONG way before you get to trevors standard but keep it up mate?

I look forward to seeing the website

[Qubit]

Well here is my first effort at a complete cue. Its not 100% complete as it needs a finish applying to the butt. Please bear in mind that i dont have any previous wood working experience and im learning as i go! (hence the imperfect glue lines!) It weighs in at lightweight 15.7oz due to the wood i used, but with a fairly forward balance of just over 18" i may add a smidge to the butt to bring the balance back and up the weight a smidge to just over 16.