Prulhiere cues with CORK wrap

prulhiere cues

prulhiere cues

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Have you ever tried a cork wrap? They look awesome and feel great. Visit my store or Ebay. These are one of a kind cues, and I do sell them outside of ebay. If you have any questions, let me know, I am the cue maker.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140549163175&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140549557927&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140549563139&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

http://www.vendio.com/stores/cues/

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prulhiere cues said:
If you have any questions, let me know, I am the cue maker.
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What is your name, where are you from, how long have you been making cues, who did you work with to learn your craft, what is your cuemaking philosophy in regards to construction and playability, what are are your butt and shaft tapers like, what wooods to you like to use, what is your construction method in regards to structural points, do you core your cues, what is your preferred joint configuration, who is currently playing your cues, why did you decide to use Ebay as a marketing tool? I guess that's about it for now.
 
My name is Brian Prulhiere. I have always been into billiards, and wood working. About 10 years ago, I made a couple of cues for fun and they played pretty well. I started making them for my friends and just around town and people liked them a lot. What was just a hobby kept growing until I decided a couple of years ago to give it a try for real. I use Ebay, because it has seemed like a great way to get my cues out there. Granted, my prices are low and even lower on Ebay, but it is a way to get started. I like rare and unusual woods a lot. I began putting cork on all of my cues about 6 years ago because I love the look and feel of it, and customers have responded great to it. I make my cues with no computers, all by hand. I do core 90% of my cues with a maple core because it keeps all of my cues shooting the same. I strive to make things old fashion, and unique. I use tons of figure in my wood to show natural beauty, not 427,971 inlays on a single cue. I am trying to keep my cue making fun and an art, along with making it a business. I have lots of people playing with them, but no "big star" as far as I know. My ebay feedback is very good on them. As far as Ebay goes, it must be the cork, but I always have one of the highest bidder counts and my cues usually break 200.00 on there. If you want to know more, let me know. Thanks
 
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Worminator said:
What is your name?
Where are you from?
How long have you been making cues? Who did you work with to learn your craft?
What is your cuemaking philosophy in regards to construction and playability?
What are are your butt and shaft tapers like?
What wooods to you like to use?
What is your construction method in regards to structural points?
Do you core your cues?
What is your preferred joint configuration?
Who is currently playing your cues?
Why did you decide to use Ebay as a marketing tool?
I guess that's about it for now.
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Those are some great questions Jamie.. I'd be interested in know answers too before I buy cues from anyone.. I do love the cork wraps as you know!
 
Brian, a couple of questions you missed from Jamie, maybe you could answer...

Who did you work with to learn your craft?
What are are your butt and shaft tapers like?
What is your preferred joint configuration?
What is your cuemaking philosophy in regards to construction and playability?
What is your construction method in regards to structural points?
 
Worminator said:
What is your name, where are you from, how long have you been making cues, who did you work with to learn your craft, what is your cuemaking philosophy in regards to construction and playability, what are are your butt and shaft tapers like, what wooods to you like to use, what is your construction method in regards to structural points, do you core your cues, what is your preferred joint configuration, who is currently playing your cues, why did you decide to use Ebay as a marketing tool? I guess that's about it for now.
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He's harmless really :)
to the OP, this may seem like question overload, but Jamie here (worminator) is REALLY doing you a big favor by asking these questions. You're on pool's biggest stage on the Internet now. Not necissarily by quantity (of member) like on eBay, but by quality. Like on the Top Chef :)
All of the questions he's asked may seem invasive and intimidating, but in order for you to sell cues here you'll have to tell your story. Otherwise, you could be someone with a basement full of ethiopian Children with firewood on cowboy billiards' lathes. In fact, that may be the magic formula for the perfect cue.
Either way, welcome to the forums. I'm sure a lot of the users here have seen your work on eBay in the past. I know I've seem a few. Perhaps, after introducing yourself and telling us more about your business, you'll be able to break into the national market better than your previous efforts.
We all look forward to finding out more about you and your cues!
Joe
 
Ok, I will try to cover anything I missed. You guys will either like me, or eat me alive it appears :wink:

Who did you work with to learn your craft? I am self taught. I studied the construction of many cues to see how they were put together. I have developed my own techniques and borrowed some others. Being self taught is not a bad thing, it just takes way longer to master.


What are are your butt and shaft tapers like? I use pro taper on all of my shafts, and model the butt mostly like Mcdermotts because it was one of the first cues I destroyed to see how it was made.

What is your preferred joint configuration? I almost always use 3/8 X 10 into wood


What is your cuemaking philosophy in regards to construction and playability? The beauty of a cue is important to me. I like my cues to stand out with the most beautiful wood I can find, but the construction and play-ability is the most important to me. I try to make every one of my cues play the same as the next. I think of it like a car. you can have 2 mustangs that drive exactly the same, one in black and the other in red. The outside comes down to personal choice but it is the same under the hood.

What is your construction method in regards to structural points? Almost all of my cues are cored. I typically use a 3 section construction. I do have a few secrets here, but they are very solid.

I hope I covered it all here. I can tell you, that I love to make cues. It isn't as much about a business as it is an art. I know a lot of people say that, but every cue I make I have an attachment to hoping it gets a good home. I work very hard to keep mine unique and have tons of pride in my work. I am not sure what else I can tell you guys, but if I missed it here, I would be glad to keep answering.
 
How do you feel your finish compares to other cues you've seen?
How do you pronounce your name?
Is your clear coat automotive? Ca? Ting oil? Poly?

Finish is the hardest part orthe equation and the first people look at when analyzing a cue. I bought one recently that had scratches theought the finish. I thought it was because it was used, until I saw pictures of another one of this particular makers cues on here. The pictures told me the story and that is that this cuemaker has a ways to go before his finish is even close to acceptable. I was actually very pleased with the hit and feel of the cue, but very surprised anybody would let finish like that out of there shop.

Yes, were a tough crowd, but it's for your own good :)
 
Prulhiere (Pru-Lee-Air)

I use a CA finish. I think it looks real good, but I would still like to get an even higher gloss. To tell the truth, it is a hand finish and it is good and shiny, but some of the big names are a little better in the gloss. Don't get me wrong, I am not telling you they don't look good, just an area where I want to continue to grow.
 
Reading my last answer to myself kinda scares me. I don't want to give the wrong idea, but I feel it is always best to be honest. I am not afraid of my finish or what someone will think, but I would be lying if I said I didn't want to be better at it.
 
I have to say this is probably the most impressive example of give and take questions and answers on this forum right now. You have people who are obviously incredibly knowledgeable about this trade who are asking a new cue maker constructively what his methods background philosophies are and he is answering as best and honest as he can. Guys great job this is what this forum is for and should be about and again so impressed.
 
prulhiere cues said:
Reading my last answer to myself kinda scares me. I don't want to give the wrong idea, but I feel it is always best to be honest. I am not afraid of my finish or what someone will think, but I would be lying if I said I didn't want to be better at it.
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I think all cuemakers, with the exception of the arrogant know-it-alls feel the same way. There's always room for improvement. As long as you're constantly pursuing perfection beyond just acceptable and making headway, I'd say your doing right by yourself and your product. I don't think you should be concerned with the way your answer came out and I don't think the consumers who read this thread should be concerned with your answer.
I give you props for handling all of the questions with class. Really, that's your first test of sorts for this site:)
 
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Kudos to you

Great job in fielding the questions...not that you necessarily need a pat on the back from me.

I've seen your cues on eBay...alot. It's nice to see you here on AZ as well.

I've seen too many threads where certain cue makers are extremely defensive and seem extremely "put-off" when asked these types of questions...which makes me extremely skeptical and makes me assume they're kinda full of themselves...you on the other hand were very diplomatic and well spoken...again, not that you need a pat on the back from me...but you got it anyway!

Good luck...and one of these days, I hope to shoot with one of your cues!

Jason

ps. Thanks for the pronunciation guide...I've been wondering how to pronounce your name ever since I saw it!
 
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manav said:
And here comes your first sale .... ;) ...Check your PM
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Meet Manav. He has a cue addiction...

Manav- Hello. My username is Manav and I have a cue addiction.
Group- (In unison) Hello manav... Welcome to the group. Were glad to have you!
(they all share in a group hug while a single tear of happiness and overwhelming joy escapes the corner of manav's twinkling dominant eye. He's found his new home.)
:lights fade:
:the audience errupts in applause:
 
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prulhiere cues said:
Prulhiere (Pru-Lee-Air)

I use a CA finish. I think it looks real good, but I would still like to get an even higher gloss. To tell the truth, it is a hand finish and it is good and shiny, but some of the big names are a little better in the gloss. Don't get me wrong, I am not telling you they don't look good, just an area where I want to continue to grow.
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I would like to wish you the best of luck! This site is ancient Rome in the pool world.
 
jbravo2984 said:
Meet Manav. He has a cue addiction...

Manav- Hello. My username is Manav and I have a cue addiction.
Group- (In unison) Hello manav... Welcome to the group. Were glad to have you!
(they all share in a group hug while a single tear of happiness and overwhelming joy escapes the corner of manav's twinkling dominant eye. He's found his new home.)
:lights fade:
:the audience errupts in applause:
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Lmao jbravo... We all have the same disease....
 
There are standing members here that could vouch for or comment on the quality of this man's cues. If you glance through his feedback, you will see some very familiar names. Perhaps they've not had time to notice this thread.

Cues look very nice IMHO.
 
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