Varney Cues

[zcat27]

I just purchased this J/B cue from Kevin a little while ago. Breaking has always been the most frustrating part of playing nine ball for me. No Longer!! I now actually look forward to it with this cue. There is something different about his J/B cues. Don't know technically what it is but this cue gets me 2 to 3 balls most of the time and the cue ball in the middle of the table with the balls spread. It has just made playing nine ball fun again. I've tried all the big names and for my money, Kevin's is the only J/B cue I will ever buy. I don't usually write these kinds of things up but I thought you guys need to know about these cues. I'm just hoping no one close to me reads this and gets one!!! Photos below:

[Qjunkie]

How do you like KV's new break tip? Wondering if its worth upgrading my Varney j/b.

Mike

[zcat27]

How do you like KV's new break tip? Wondering if its worth upgrading my Varney j/b.

Mike

Hi Mike. Unfortunately I have no experience with any of KV's other cues so I don't know the answer to your question. I'm sure that is a part of what's happening with this cue. All I know is this one really works and unlike the other J/B's I have, this one is a hard tip but it really holds the chalk well.

[Varney Cues]

I've tried all the big names and for my money, Kevin's is the only J/B cue I will ever buy.

Thank you Dal...glad you are pleased sir.
Welcome to the Varney family.:)

[bnall]

Thank you Dal...glad you are pleased sir.
Welcome to the Varney family.:)

Am I still the unwanted red headed step child?

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Am I still the unwanted red headed step child?

No...but its your turn to clean the shop.:)
Below is a pic of bnall's j/b....

[snowmon34]

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[Danktrees]

yep his j/b's are definitely great. sold mine cuz hes making me one right now...waiting sucks lol.

[nthamix]

No...but its your turn to clean the shop.:)
Below is a pic of bnall's j/b....

how much for the knife?:D




B.

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how much for the knife?:D




B.

About $60 from any gunshow....CRKT (Columbia River Knife & tool) M16 Tanto. Comes in 3 versions...olive drab Military, red Firefighter, and dark blue Swat. Its a serious blade...don't lose a finger.:D

[JoeyInCali]

About $60 from any gunshow....CRKT (Columbia River Knife & tool) M16 Tanto. Comes in 3 versions...olive drab Military, red Firefighter, and dark blue Swat. Its a serious blade...don't lose a finger.:D
I have one with tungoil finish and signed by Colonel Cooper.
You can have it for only.....................
$300.
Guaranteed to kill more people than any knife.;)
Wait, wrong thread.

[iowa_player]

How do you like KV's new break tip? Wondering if its worth upgrading my Varney j/b.

Mike


I have a Varney Break/Jump cue and have been using the original Varney shaft . Today i got in my New Varney flat laminated shaft with the new tip and it is better IMO Hits the rack harder ( You can hear the diff. ) Like i said i just got this shaft today but i know i like it better and i didnt think it could get any better !!!

*** Varney For President 2008 *** :D :D :D

[bnall]

I have one with tungoil finish and signed by Colonel Cooper.
You can have it for only.....................
$300.
Guaranteed to kill more people than any knife.;)
Wait, wrong thread.


Damn. Ill take two please.:D

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Damn. Ill take two please.:D

I believe Joey was speaking about the tungoil finish on this.......:D

[JoeyInCali]

^
Hey, that's a communist rifle.

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^
Hey, that's a communist rifle.

Indeed, indeed....straight from China I'll admit. :D But the Norinco's are the best of the production AK breed.;) It simply will not jam...you can fill it full of gravel & mud and run over it with a tank...and it'll still keep killing. Shoots pretty straight too...I can keep all the rounds in a tennis ball size group at 100yds & thats with cheap Russian ammo & iron sights.:D

[ribdoner]

^
Hey, that's a communist rifle.


Coulda belonged to one I offed in Nam;)


For the edification of those who are too young to know and those too old to remember:

About 40 yrs+- a lot of people were in a small area trying to inflict grave bodily harm to each other. Not many of us knew why then and fewer know why now....

[Irish634]

Coulda belonged to one I offed in Nam;)


For the edification of those who are too young to know and those too old to remember:

About 40 yrs+- a lot of people were in a small area trying to inflict grave bodily harm to each other. Not many of us knew why then and fewer know why now....

My father was there. It must have been some bad sh!t because he has never talked about it to my brother or me. He just always says the same thing: "Oh, it is in my past and nothing for me to talk about."

Thanks for the service you provided then. Though I am sure there was no real thanks when you came home.

[Hierovision]

I gotta say this J/B has made me a better player. I work less to get the same results, so I'm that much more accurate and can plant the CB right in the middle. The problem is there's so much damn movement around the table it sometimes ends up getting caromed off into a rail or pocket. Not complaining though :p

PM Sent KV

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I've has several request to post some pics of my cues here...I'll post a few players & j/b's. Thank you for your interest & for looking.:)

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buttsleeve............

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joint............

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bem player w/G10 pin.........

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curly & coco player...........

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boco & bem player........

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buttsleeve...........

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curly & purpleheart j/b..........

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tulipwood & curly j/b....

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anigre, boco, & bem player....

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older hustler style j/b....

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Hoppe style w/bem....

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AAA+ bem forearm............

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And an ugly yellowheart & coco j/b that is a BEAST!!!:D

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boco & bem player..........

[bnall]

Wheres the ebony bem player at?:D

[cajunbarboxplyr]

Wheres the ebony bem player at?:D


Wheres my hustler!?!?!?! :)

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hustler style j/b......

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bem merry widow style player....

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curly & coco w/G10 pin player.......

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purpleheart & bem fancy hustler player....

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coco & bem hoppe style player...

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buttsleeve on above cue.......

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ziricote player.............

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here is me holding the shop security.......:D

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ebony duff blank j/b with a petrified shaft....

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purpleheart & ebony player............

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snazzy hustler with curly sleeve.........

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ebony fullsplice hustler with lam shaft..........

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alves j/b for Dr. J.................

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this group belongs to a road player...claims to of won 50K in 2yrs :D

[thedude]

hows the hit of the players cues?

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hows the hit of the players cues?

With my choice of parts when building I can pretty much tune it however the customer likes. Just need to know the type hit desired.:)

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three hustler style j/b's...with the owners initials...:)

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Hoppe style coco & bem........

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purpleheart hustler style j/b....

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sporty little alves hustler...

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coco radial pin hustler....

[metallicane]

coco & bem hoppe style player...

How long and how much for one of these?

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How long and how much for one of these?

PM sent...........:)

[iowa_player]

Love those ebony cues ;)

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I had a request for a close up of the Micarta ringwork used...:)

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buttcap & joint collar of same cue....:)

[HardBall]

Kevin,

That cue in posts 20, 21, and 22 of this thread plays better than it looks and it looks fine.

I sure wish I had a JB to go with it. ;)

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Kevin,

That cue in posts 20, 21, and 22 of this thread plays better than it looks and it looks fine.

I sure wish I had a JB to go with it. ;)

Thank you sir. Yes...playability is #1 with my cues. I feel thats the most important aspect. Your new j/b is going to make an ultra sweet pair.:D

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Purpleheart & birdseye maple hustler...

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joint.............................:)

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butt...............:)

[Bigjohn]

With my choice of parts when building I can pretty much tune it however the customer likes. Just need to know the type hit desired.:)

Very nice group of cue pics Kevin. Can't wait to get mine.

[jabberwocky]

Never heard of usin petrified wood for shafts. Reclaimed lakewood yes...petrified no. How does it play?????????????

[FAST_N_LOOSE]

Never heard of usin petrified wood for shafts. Reclaimed lakewood yes...petrified no. How does it play?????????????

I'M MORE CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO, TO A SHAFT, THAT IT BECOMES "PETRIFIED"........ I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO "SCARE" A SHAFT, LET ALONE "PETRIFY" IT........ VARNEY MUST BE GOOD. LOL.

[Jule]

Hehehe, petrified wood is stone that used to be wood. But after its petrified, its just plain stone...

By the way, Mr. Varney, I really grew to admire your work. At first, I tended to kinda overlook it, because of your mostly rather simple designs. But now I came to understand that those are real "players" cues, ment and designed to be played. The overwhelming feedback you get, confirmes that. Great work! Keep it up!
When I'm in the US the next time, I'll look for one to make some test hits.

[FAST_N_LOOSE]

Hehehe, petrified wood is stone that used to be wood. But after its petrified, its just plain stone...




I UNDERSTAND THE ACTUAL MEANING FOR PETRIFIED, I WAS MAKING A JOKE. BUT NOW YOU HAVE ME CONFUSED...... SO YOUR SAYING THAT SHAFT HE HAS LISTEDS AS "PETRIFIED" IS NOW STONE?

[Ken_4fun]

This might be strange but do you ever not want to sell a cue after you build it?

I expect them to be your "little children".

Also, you pooch may be okay, but he will never track a rabbit like a beagle...my favorite pooch. :D


Ken

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I came to understand that those are real "players" cues, meant and designed to be played. The overwhelming feedback you get, confirmes that. Great work! Keep it up!

Thank you sir...I take that as a huge compliment. Thats exactly why I build them. :)

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This might be strange but do you ever not want to sell a cue after you build it?

I expect them to be your "little children".

Also, you pooch may be okay, but he will never track a rabbit like a beagle...my favorite pooch. :D


Ken

Yes they almost all are that way. My wife often has to pry them out of my hands to box them. I have so many that I wish I could of kept. :)

And my "pooch" can eat your pooch like a rabbit.:D He's getting a little bigger....still not quite 1yr old yet.

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Never heard of usin petrified wood for shafts. Reclaimed lakewood yes...petrified no. How does it play?????????????

Lake wood, submerged lumber, timeless timber, fossil wood, petrified...all the same thing...just many different names.;)

[JoeyInCali]

Lake wood, submerged lumber, timeless timber, fossil wood, petrified...all the same thing...just many different names.;)
If you can make a shaft out of petrified wood, you ought to have a monument. :D

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If you can make a shaft out of petrified wood, you ought to have a monument. :D

I have a diamond tipped cutter in my router.:D
Seriously..."petrified" is what my supplier originally called it. She said it had been submerged so long that it was petrified or fossil wood. Hits like a fossil....very dead. Stiff & works well on j/b's but I'm not going to have it on my playing cue.;)

[skins]

Lake wood, submerged lumber, timeless timber, fossil wood, petrified...all the same thing...just many different names.;)

timeless timber is definitely not a "petrified" nor "fossil" wood nor does it play with the characteristics of those descriptions............it actually can be a more consistent and solid playing material if prepared correctly.

[ribdoner]

timeless timber is definitely not a "petrified" nor "fossil" wood nor does it play with the characteristics of those descriptions............it actually can be a more consistent and solid playing material if prepared correctly.


Then I never had one that was "prepared" properly:)

Adam======>bought into the hype (twice) and was disappointed

[masonh]

Adam,mine must not have been prepared properly either.i had two shafts on a Dayton.both of them wobbled pretty bad.i had been under the impression that stability and straightness was one of the benefits of the wood.

[skins]

Adam,mine must not have been prepared properly either.i had two shafts on a Dayton.both of them wobbled pretty bad.i had been under the impression that stability and straightness was one of the benefits of the wood.

the shaft wood still has to be prepared the same way as any other good shaft would be with many cuts and stabilizing stretched over a long period of time. the result when done in this manner can yield a more consistent and better feeling shaft than standard high quality hard rock maple imo......but then again same as other shafts, that doesn't rule out an occasional dud from time i'm sure....

[masonh]

i just ordered some boards of the salvage wood for my own stash.i bought 3 30"x1"x4" boards,they are coming in next week.i am going to take my time cuttin them down and turning them into shafts.the guy says they range from 30-60rpi and have excellent tone

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Just wanted to add another BEM cue pic to the thread.:)

[Bigjohn]

Then I never had one that was "prepared" properly:)

Adam======>bought into the hype (twice) and was disappointed

I had 2 from Diveney that were perfect, straight, and played very well.

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A new bem j/b...................:)

[cajunbarboxplyr]

Excellent work Kev!!!

[pooldawg8]

Nice looking j/b cue Kevin. Glad to see your feeling better.

[LILJOHN30]

What is tha wood combo/ bacote and purple heart.What does a cue like that cost

[powerlineman80]

Kevin,

I gotta say I have a TON more respect for you after seeing a good bit of your work. I think your cues with the curly maple in them look very nice.

My next cue is going to be a plain curly probably with some ebony involved, I'm a BIG fan of curly maple.

[sugeknight]

I have to agree with all the positive things said on this post! Your work is second to none Kevin! I look forward to ordering my j/b!

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I have to agree with all the positive things said on this post! Your work is second to none Kevin! I look forward to ordering my j/b!

Thank you sir. Just let me know when you are ready to order. Wait until everyone sees Chenz's & a few other new ones I'm working on.:)

[Hal]

I can keep all the rounds in a tennis ball size group at 100yds & thats with cheap Russian ammo & iron sights.:D

Bull............................Shit.............. ..........

[magnetardo]

Bull............................Shit.............. ..........


Actually, I think it's "HORSESHIT". AK's are so ghetto, my 12 year old has a flatter trajectory throwing a rock.
Tell you what Varney, whatever group you think you can hold at 100 yds with that rifle (was that an extra in a rap video?) I will shoot a group half the size of it at 100 yds, then do it again at 250 yds and then do it again at 500yds with my AR. :)

[JoeyInCali]

Actually, I think it's "HORSESHIT". AK's are so ghetto, my 12 year old has a flatter trajectory throwing a rock.
Tell you what Varney, whatever group you think you can hold at 100 yds with that rifle (was that an extra in a rap video?) I will shoot a group half the size of it at 100 yds, then do it again at 250 yds and then do it again at 500yds with my AR. :)
I'll take M1 Garand anyday . :)
Or Remington 700.

[cajunbarboxplyr]

jsut cleaned my '03 Springfield A1 :)

[bnall]

I'll take M1 Garand anyday . :)
Or Remington 700.


Give me a Daisy Red Rider.:D

[cajunbarboxplyr]

Just found my slingshot........................

[Irish634]

Give me a Daisy Red Rider.:D

The official one with carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock? :p

[bnall]

The official one with carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock? :p


Yep. Only the best for me.:D

[bigskyjake]

The official one with carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock? :p
You'll shoot your eye out kid :D

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A couple more pics....

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another new j/b...............

[krbsailing]

another new j/b...............

I really like the color combo on this one Kev!

If I'd gotten a cue or two sold I might have jumped on it ;)

Hope all is well with you and yours Sir! NICE CUE BUILIDING!!! :cool:

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Purpleheart & figured anigre.....................:)

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Cocobola & BEM j/b.............:)

[ericdraven]

as always -- sweetness defined .:D :)

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Inzombiacs purpleheart/rosewood/BEM Hoppe......:)

[The King]

I just traded for this Varney J/B from Zcat27 I also got a Leon Sly cue as parts of a deal for a nice Darrin Hill Cue ... Needless to say Zcat27 did not really want to part with the cues but he explored his options and his last one sent these two cues and some cash to me for the Hill.... We are both very happy with the deal and I can't wait to try this Varney out ... I will probably be putting my Howard Mace on the market if this cue hits even close to advertised...

Mr Varney if you don't mind a couple questions ... Is this tip one you designed or is it a White Diamond ??? I currently use White Diamond tips on my Howard ... So this one has me very interested especially if it is something you built...

Also is this a laminated shaft on this jump break and did you design that also ?

I appreciate any time you take to answer these questions I know you are very busy right now. I'm really looking forward to trying this JB out as it is due in tomorrow ...

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/bzerbe1/Varney20JB2.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll214/bzerbe1/Varney20JB6.jpg

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I imagine Zcat27 will be in touch with you again as he really bragged this JB up and said it the best one he has ever owned.

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The tip is NOT a white diamond. Its one of my own design thats threaded down into the canvas ferrule. Its much, much harder than the wd and holds chalk better as well. And yes....thats one of my lam shafts too.
You pretty much got the best of everything.
You must of had some video of Zcat doing something REALLY naughty.:D

[The King]

lol...Kevin ... I should get the cues in the mail tomorrow I know he did'nt want to part with it but it was a very pretty Darrin Hill cue... It broke his heart to part with it I'm sure he will be back in touch with you ...

I'm glad to be getting this JB you made . I do like a White Diamond for the very reason you stated about your tips ...They hit hard and hold chalk well the fact that your tips are even better is a bigger bonus in my book for me.... I can't wait to try it out ...

P.S. I can't post what zcat27 was caught doing on film but I can send you a copy if you desire.... ;)

Thank you very much for the info and the time ...

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lol...Kevin ... I should get the cues in the mail tomorrow I know he did'nt want to part with it but it was a very pretty Darrin Hill cue... It broke his heart to part with it I'm sure he will be back in touch with you ...

I'm glad to be getting this JB you made . I do like a White Diamond for the very reason you stated about your tips ...They hit hard and hold chalk well the fact that your tips are even better is a bigger bonus in my book for me.... I can't wait to try it out ...

P.S. I can't post what zcat27 was caught doing on film but I can send you a copy if you desire.... ;)

Thank you very much for the info and the time ...

Welcome to the Varney family....you look to be a fine addition!:D

[Irish634]

They hit hard and hold chalk well .

As do Kevin's canvas/resin tips. I have a picture in my J/B review thread. Click the link in my signature if you wish. I have had my J/B for about a year and a half now and the tip looks just like it did when I first got it.

I'm quite certain you'll be happy with the cue.

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J/B made from Wenge with a shaft brought up from the bottom of the great lakes....several hundred years old.:)

[JoeyInCali]

J/B made from Wenge with a shaft brought up from the bottom of the great lakes....several hundred years old.:)
Is it dry yet?
Great, old growth and phenolic tip ferrule.
Make sure you wear earplugs.

If you have rejects that can be recentered and get 10-18 inches long , lemme know.

[FLYINGSNAIL]

Is it dry yet?
Great, old growth and phenolic tip ferrule.
Make sure you wear earplugs.

If you have rejects that can be recentered and get 10-18 inches long , lemme know.
What the ring counts per inch???:eek: :eek: :D :p :p

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What the ring counts per inch???:eek: :eek: :D :p :p

Hello Mr. Koo.....sorry for the delay in answering you as I just saw your question. Most all of that submerged wood I've had did indeed have high ring counts. Even the few pieces that did not were still very dense & weighed over 5oz. Again...I don't like these shafts on players as the hit is very hard & deadish....but they work fine on j/b. That being said....I personally still prefer the lam shafts on j/b's....they are even stiffer.:)

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Just adding a pic of a j/b in progress....:)