Answers to your questions
I decided to post the answers to your question here in the thread as well as Pm them back to you. This is RUss's response to your question about the cue.
Carl
The taper is 10inch pro taper
The balance point:
I usually measure from the top of wrap
1.5inches
Ferrule material is linen phenolic
I make all the parts for each cue
I buy ferrule material and make the ferrules
Joints etc
The ferrules,joints,butt cap,joint rings are all threaded on
the cue
I build each cue to last a lifetime
Russ