cutting costs saves money. but when it affects the product then its time for customers to move on to another as its never going to be the same quality you remember so you will never be satisfied..

even if they fix it or replace it the damage has been done.

I have two of them, and will not part with them. I'd probably put them in my will, but don't know anyone I would trust to carry on the game with them. Ha. I better start thinking, I'm not getting any younger.

In my opinion Ray made about the most precise joint in the industry.
The rest of his cues were what you would expect from a cue maker with his experience and equipment.
Good solid quality made cue that will last.
If you like his designs and the way they feel in your hands you cant go wrong.
They might be getting costly now that he is no longer around to make them.

Finding a cue maker that would be willing to make the cue might be problematic.

A friend of mine had this old piece of pine that had sat in his grandfathers barn for many many years.
He asked if I would make him a cue using that wood.
I explained that the wood was not a good choice for a pool cue being so soft.
He wanted it for sentimental reasons more than a player cue.
That wood was not as dry as you would think but the cue, both butt and shaft, stayed straight for the process.
He says it hasn't warped yet and he enjoys playing with it.
Do not expect Pine to sound, play, or last like good Rock Hard Maple.
But if you like it then go play some pool, drink some beer, and have fun!

Lightn1nG said:

Wow, beautiful.
How does it perform?

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Breaks good and jumps very easily. I am just changing up to something different

nice table gc 1 you did there ken. about the best there is after the mods.

beats any new diamond by a country mile.

hats off to glen./ hard to get along with, hard to do without.

good choice piper.
now you can come back and tell us all the fun you are having while some will say you are not because the pockets are bigger than tournament size. while thinking about the table they will never be able to afford or fit in where they live.

Bump

your stop post, has all been for naught. as it holds nought amount of water.