core questions

POCKETWOLF

POCKETWOLF

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I was hoping to get a couple of questions answered about cores. First, what is your preferred wood choice. Second, is there enough of a weight difference between types of wood to cause a balance problem. And last, does anyone change the wood core species based on the exposed cue wood. For example, ph core with bem,ebony core with rosewood, etc.....
I am of the idea that ph or straight maple would prove the best, but i'm curious what the craftsmen here say. Thanks in advance...
 
I use rosewood and maple.
.650 and .750" sizes .
If someone wants a 19 oz cue, I'll use rosewood. I discourage too heavy of a handle.
I can still use rosewood on heavy forearms but I'll switch to G10 or aluminum pin if needed.
I do not like using maple on soft forearms.
 
It depends on whether you want to add wght., remove wght. or just stabilize the wood you're coring. There are no set rules for coring. Basically, it depends on what you want to achieve and the knowledge of the CM.
Your statement about coring a Rosewood caused me to shudder a bit though.
Not all forearms need to be cored and a lot of them shouldn't be.

It's a 'dicey' topic. Some CMs core everything and some CMs core nothing.
I core only when I feel it's necessary and never core a Rosewood.
 
Tommy-D said:
> What can I expect when I try a full-length bacote core? Tommy D.
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Bocote is an excellent cue wood IMO. The problems one may encounter is bocote generally is not a kiln dried wood....so treat the core like a piece of shaft wood and be prepared to leave it hang for extended periods of time between cuts or you could have shrinkage of the core.
 
Maple,PH,Pau Ferro,Rosewood,Bubinga,and Bocote but i have quit using Bocote b/c i am unhappy with the way it taps and it's strength.some Bocote seems to crumble when tapped or too much pressure is applied.
 
KJ Cues said:
It depends on whether you want to add wght., remove wght. or just stabilize the wood you're coring. There are no set rules for coring. Basically, it depends on what you want to achieve and the knowledge of the CM.
Your statement about coring a Rosewood caused me to shudder a bit though.
Not all forearms need to be cored and a lot of them shouldn't be.

It's a 'dicey' topic. Some CMs core everything and some CMs core nothing.
I core only when I feel it's necessary and never core a Rosewood.
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Sorry to scare u, just used rosewood as an example. I guess i was trying to see if there was that much of a weight difference in different core woods, and how they would effect a cue with different wood combos. Wouldn't it be better to use the core wood that played the best, and position your weight accordingly if possible? And thanks to all for the replies!
 
I use laminated birch or laminated maple or regular maple or purple heart for cores. Yes the wood make a difference on weight. So yes you use the right wood combination to give the weight, hit and balance you desire and it varies a good bit.
 
I use laminated maple, PH and rosewood, depending on what wood im coreing and if I'm trying to lighten the front or stabilize it. The hit will vary some depending on the core I feel. If I'm making cores from PH or rosewood I will turn it slowly and let it rest between passes, and I will use a shaft sealer in between passes also.
 
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