Joss hustler repair
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Thanks KJ, coming from you that mean a great deal. I am not the type that has a problem openly stating how much I appreciate another cue makers work, especially when that person in my opinion doesn't get the credit he deserves. I only wish that at some point my ability will increase to his level of proficiency. It seem when ever a thread is started concerning refinish work or major repair like the cue in this thread in many cases Ryans name is not mentioned. I am not knocking those who mentioned in any way, there are many great cue makers who frequent these forums including yourself who are equally over looked in far to many cases. Like I said above I appreciate how much work it takes to accomplish this kind of work, and I also understand what it to accomplish it.
I would also appreciate it if you could send me some of your business cards, I have seen your work on broken Predator cues and shafts. I am certain I could also send some business your way. I will send you a PM with my address.
Have a nice night
This is why a lot of repair guys end up being damn good cue makers. They got paid to practice. 
I did the same thing on cases for a year - I went to some shows and started repairing cases and along the way I learned an awful lot about a lot of brands.
Good job Ryan. The owener will be very happy to have his Joss back intact.
As someone who played with a cue that I broke and repaired myself four times I have to say that a lot of people don't really know that when a cue becomes so familiar to you it's like losing a pet if you have to throw it away. It's not always about whether you can buy a new one for less than the repair cost. It's about getting your friend back.
I did the same thing on cases for a year - I went to some shows and started repairing cases and along the way I learned an awful lot about a lot of brands.
Good job Ryan. The owener will be very happy to have his Joss back intact.
As someone who played with a cue that I broke and repaired myself four times I have to say that a lot of people don't really know that when a cue becomes so familiar to you it's like losing a pet if you have to throw it away. It's not always about whether you can buy a new one for less than the repair cost. It's about getting your friend back.
Awesome work kid, but christ, if I did that to a cue, it would be in the trash.
Chris G<--------thinks you do the impossible
Chris G<--------thinks you do the impossible
It varies with each cue. The customer is given the cost of the repair vs the value of the cue, along with any other info I have. They make the decision. This particular cue had some sentimental value and he wanted it repaired. I usually go along with it because I like doing it. I love the challenge.
what was done?
Ryan,
Very nice work. If you would be so kind to entertain a few questions...
How did it get damaged?
Did you happen to core it due to structural concerns (reason for the ring??)
What type of prep work did you have to do to the wood prior to gluing it back together? I would assume that a similar set up to surgical tubing/epoxy was used... any cleaning first?
I understand if you can't answer my ???'s due to trade secret or something. I love seeing stuff like this (the end result, not the damage). Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
Take Care,
Jeremy
Ryan,
Very nice work. If you would be so kind to entertain a few questions...
How did it get damaged?
Did you happen to core it due to structural concerns (reason for the ring??)
What type of prep work did you have to do to the wood prior to gluing it back together? I would assume that a similar set up to surgical tubing/epoxy was used... any cleaning first?
I understand if you can't answer my ???'s due to trade secret or something. I love seeing stuff like this (the end result, not the damage). Knowledge is a wonderful thing.
Take Care,
Jeremy
I'm never sure how a cue gets damaged. I rarely get the truth.
I did have to core into this cue on both sides of the joint. I never have structural concerns after the repairs. If so, I don't repair the cue.
Its hard to do any prep work other than staring at it for a couple of weeks. I need to wrap my head around how it came apart vs how well it will go back together. I get one shot to do it right. I don't get to test it, especially with this one. Once I cut the cue in half, I am committed to repairing it. I always have options but you cannot go back once you apply glue.
No surgical tubing used....
Hey Ryan,
Just wanted to drop in and tell you I received my Jacoby back today and it was perfect. I love it man. I've sent in three cues in for repairs and upgrades and they came back perfect. My friends Joss that was smashed, turned out great, couldn't even tell it was broke. I wish I could find my before pics of my butt sleeve before you fixed it.
My temper got the best of me one night and I was embarrassed after it happened. Tough lesson to learn. I stomped my cue on a cement floor at a angle, the butt cap split and broke the cocobolo ring almost in half. It looked horrible.
No excuse for me doing this to this cue. Thank goodness there's people like Ryan out there to fix it. Here's the finished product, I'll post before pics if I can find them. Thank you Ryan. :thumbup:
Just wanted to drop in and tell you I received my Jacoby back today and it was perfect. I love it man. I've sent in three cues in for repairs and upgrades and they came back perfect. My friends Joss that was smashed, turned out great, couldn't even tell it was broke. I wish I could find my before pics of my butt sleeve before you fixed it.
My temper got the best of me one night and I was embarrassed after it happened. Tough lesson to learn. I stomped my cue on a cement floor at a angle, the butt cap split and broke the cocobolo ring almost in half. It looked horrible.
No excuse for me doing this to this cue. Thank goodness there's people like Ryan out there to fix it. Here's the finished product, I'll post before pics if I can find them. Thank you Ryan. :thumbup:
