Thanks Chris Hightower!

Monk Slayer

Monk Slayer

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Dvd's and books just purchased today from www.cuesmith.com. Looking forward to studying the material when it gets here. I'd be willing to bet that this would be the first time he's sent anything to Afghanistan. :grin: Now, I wonder if he would be willing to send a Micro III here too? lol I'd hate to see the shipping bill on that one! The kind lady on the other end of the line was polite and helpful. Darn it if I forgot to ask her name. Cheers!

Charles Snyder
 
I don't think you are the first one there to get items. But you are almost the only one. Keisha is my daughter's name and was the one taking your order today. I bet a Micro 3 would be expensive shipping there. But maybe not so bad if we went APO priority mail.
 
customs

i'd be willing to bet a lot of money that the micro 3 either wouldn't clear customs or it would mysteriously disappear.

something like that would look mighty suspicious.

chris, might get some guys in black suits knocking on your door.
 
I bet it would get through. Because with APO addresses the postal service only handles it to a point in the USA then the military takes it from there.
 
Charles, you did the right thing ordering what you did.
Chris Hightower is a great source for cue making information and equipment. He also supply's materials.
I have known him for many years and never have I heard one single word against him or his business character.
He has helped so many cue makers over the years that just about everyone that makes cues has been helped by Chris in one way or another.
I am sure after reading the material he is sending you will want to give the craft a try.
The equipment Chris makes is high quality and more than up to doing what he says it will.

Just wanted to let you know that you could not have chosen a better person to help you start into the craft of cue making.

Willee
 
Thanks guys! After reading a lot of the forums here, I believe that Chris follows a lot of rules that I believe in when it comes to doing business. I am really considering ordering that Micro III when I file my taxes. Shipping weight would probably be (guessing)around 35 lbs. Maximum that USPS allows is somewhere around 70 lbs. Dividing up the parts into two or more boxes could be feasible. I've seen fairly large boxes get shipped here, so I know it could be done

As for building cues, I've wanted to for years. Ever since I met a guy in San Diego, years ago, he'd set up his shop in the Billiard Palace. I forget his name, but he was real cool, didn't mind us guys pokin around his shop and askin questions. Until coming to this site, the craft of pool cue making was a mystery. I do believe that Chris and others like him allow for complete novices to have a chance to learn a great craft. It's been around for nearly two centuries(?) I would love to help see this great art continue. For now tho, I will be satisfied simply by watching and learning, and eventually playing with my Micro III whether here or at home, and then upgrading to the deluxe. Cheers!

Charles Snyder
 
Monk Slayer said:
Thanks guys! After reading a lot of the forums here, I believe that Chris follows a lot of rules that I believe in when it comes to doing business. I am really considering ordering that Micro III when I file my taxes. Shipping weight would probably be (guessing)around 35 lbs. Maximum that USPS allows is somewhere around 70 lbs. Dividing up the parts into two or more boxes could be feasible. I've seen fairly large boxes get shipped here, so I know it could be done

As for building cues, I've wanted to for years. Ever since I met a guy in San Diego, years ago, he'd set up his shop in the Billiard Palace. I forget his name, but he was real cool, didn't mind us guys pokin around his shop and askin questions. Until coming to this site, the craft of pool cue making was a mystery. I do believe that Chris and others like him allow for complete novices to have a chance to learn a great craft. It's been around for nearly two centuries(?) I would love to help see this great art continue. For now tho, I will be satisfied simply by watching and learning, and eventually playing with my Micro III whether here or at home, and then upgrading to the deluxe. Cheers!

Charles Snyder
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If you want to build cues later get the Mid Size and let me ship the bed without a board and the weight will be about the same as a Micro 3. Then you can upgrade to build simple cues on it. The Micro units will not be able to taper full length butts from scratch like the Mid Size can. Buy your shafts final sanding size and you could build butts from scratch on it.
 
I really appreciate your suggestion, and I'm more than open minded. I don't mind buying two lathes, plus I need to think of portability. I also like the idea of saving money in the long run. I think I'd like to start small, just working on shafts and getting used to the lathe and how to use it. I also have to consider space, most likely this will be used in my barracks room here, and I've very little free space to use here. My options are open, and I'll know a lot more after reading and viewing the dvd's and book. Meanwhile, I'll twiddle my thumbs and think to myself.... "Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet?" :P
 
I bought the Deluxe from Chris about 12 yrs ago. I have been happy with it and it's still working great. Got my eye on the inlay machine now Chris :wink: His dvd's are well worth the money too. You gotta get them! Chris has everything you need and he won't sell you anything you don't need. A good honest guy to deal with. Buy you a deluxe and just have fun :smile:
 
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