Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Making a Core...
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It was the best hitting one I ever played with, of it's brand.
I'd volunteer to help, problem is I'm going to need a live video feed into the shop with multiple cameras so I can answer the how is my cue coming questions.
And I only answers phones after 5 eastern
yeah... how i wish everybody understands the long and tiring process. it's really stressful answering e-mails almost everyday from some asking for updates.do they even know that the first 3-4 months they won't see anything in their cue except pieces of wood being turned slowly & settled? that even when the cue is already assembled it still takes months to watch for movement specially in the forearm/handle joining point? my pink ivory cue was still moving slightly even when it's almost 80% done... that's why it took an additional 3-4 months to complete. oh my... it's really hard to some understand that what we're doing are not dime-a-dozen cues that sell cheap on eBay. :frown: i don't really take it against them, they are customers of course... but i would have expected some considerations at least. not seeing one's cue in-progress doesn't mean it's not being done. :sorry:
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sorry, i just had to let this steam out. :frown: it's been a stressful month for us.
To answer your question I'd say that most people don't know, and probably don't care. Know from my stand point I just like a email every now and then letting me know your working on it. I like pictures of raw wood as well, but I'm funny that way. From a customer stand point the wait isn't easy, and with little feedback its even harder. We have anticipation of getting a great cue, something we are looking forward to more than most any other purchase. Hell I look more forward to cues than I did closing on my home, and that cost a heck of a lot more.
Are the shafts made in the same way, by hand?
Or are other mechanical devices used to ensure the exact taper for each one?
Thanks,
Ron
p.s. can't wait to get my first cue from Mr. B, especially after watching all the videos. It will be a real pleasure to have a cue that is truly hand made with such craftsmanship.
Or are other mechanical devices used to ensure the exact taper for each one?
Thanks,
Ron
p.s. can't wait to get my first cue from Mr. B, especially after watching all the videos. It will be a real pleasure to have a cue that is truly hand made with such craftsmanship.
sir, everything is made by hand. with the help of a crude lathe machine only. tapering, measuring is all by hand and the cuemaker's true skills. but of course, there are limitations, specially if we talk about precision-perfection, like to the micro-millimeter. that can never be truly achieved with a handcrafted one. :smile:
it's ok sir. i never thought of it as disrespect in any way. it was very nice of you to point it out, because i also had the chance to explain. you were right in all your points and your being more careful than most is the reason why you make great cues. it is i who needs to apologize since i was wrong by not indicating clearly our whole process, which might have led to some conclusions. :sorry: we look up to US cuemakers, specially the ones who really take critical steps, regardless of how long it will take, in making their well-crafted cues. you guys are the reason why we try so hard to improve and you all provide inspiration to us in continuing our craft. it's really hard to make somebody wait for a cue, as many think it is as easy as 1-2-3... but i'd rather swallow the bitter pill of constant pressure and bugging from customers (no sarcasm meant but it's the truth), than give the customer a cue which will show defect in a month or two, or even after a year... as our primary goal is to give someone a cue that will last a lifetime as much as possible. but as wood is 'moving' in its natural state, we don't and will never claim that our cues are invulnerable to warping, thus our warranty offering.
*just on the side, the ashwood we use are 6 years old, and the bem/tiger maple are a year or two set-aside. most of the other exotic woods we use, are of course coming from your country, and although kiln-dried, we let them stand for at least several months before even making the first turn.
Les,
I truly applaud your patience with the customers and you also carry yourself in a manner that I respect very much here on the forums. Though I haven't ordered anything from you YET you've answered all of my questions and I just wanted to thank you for that. I haven't been home to the Philippines in about 15 years but when I do come back you better believe that I'm going to visit to meet you and Mr. Bebot. (Even though Quezon City is pretty far from you guys)
Anyway, keep up the good work and I'll be talking to you very soon about ordering my replica of the Old school veneered cue that Bebot made for himself. :grin-square:
again, many thanks for your kind words. i look forward in meeting you here sir.