Hi Z,
Ebony and Abonya is money in my book. My two favorite materials. Those rings and inlays with silver will be awesome. Did I mention Silver is my 3rd favorite feature on a cue.
I like it a lot, to say the least!!!!
Rick
Tonkin Cue in the Works
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Hi Z,
Ebony and Abonya is money in my book. My two favorite materials. Those rings and inlays with silver will be awesome. Did I mention Silver is my 3rd favorite feature on a cue.
I like it a lot, to say the least!!!!
Rick
I'm really not sure. Both the original and the new, longer one look great. You do get to see more silver in your original design, so that's something to take into account. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
Chris.
Chris.
I agree that they both look good. That said, the longer inlays make the windows in the butt sleeve a bit longer and I think I like the proportions of that a bit better. I'll wait and see what Mr. Tonkin has to say about the design change!
That's gonna be a nice looking cue, Zack. Pete's the man !!!!!
Love the design.
That's going to be a Sweet cue.
Congrats :thumbup2:
That's going to be a Sweet cue.
Congrats :thumbup2:
I posted this in the Amboyna and Ebony thread but then remembered that I started this thread so I thought I'd post it here as well. Progress pic of my Tonkin in the works:
I wasn't going to post anything but the forearm but decided that this butt picture doesn't really give much away.
I wasn't going to post anything but the forearm but decided that this butt picture doesn't really give much away.
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Thanks for your comments Chrippa! It'll definitely have a bumper as I don't trust myself without one and I'm definitely going to be playing with the cue.
It is fun indeed. I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw the attachment icon next to Pete's e-mail yesterday and the pictures did not disappoint!!
Can't wait to see this beauty in full bloom! :thumbup:
Thanks Jamie, I think it's going to look pretty sweet!
I know the feeling, it´s great, it´s not the goal if you not enjoy the journey
. He seems to be a great guy to work with! Ahh I wish you said bumper less, I just love them. The feel is a bit purer also imo, - no biggie and you can´t tell if you don´t have the same setup, cue-cue that is. No change in play. You can feel (mostly sound maybe) when removing the bumper on your current cue. However this can be debated but I still love the look of it
.Please share more when you get it:smile:
Chrippa
Looking very nice so far !!!!! :thumbup:
Going to be a very nice design. I am sure you are very excited to get it...
This might turn into my new alltime favorite cue. You and I have very similar tastes in cues. I truely love the bridged point veneer work along with the ringwork.
Will this cue be ready by the Expo as I would love to see it in person?
Thanks
Kevin
Unfortunately, it won't be ready by the Expo. I know what you mean about being an all-time favorite though! After this cue I don't know if my feeble mind can come up with anything better, or even as good...lol. That said, Pete took my original propeller design and proportioned it into something truly special, then, he added the silver diamonds to blow it out of the water!!
Since you mentioned the bridged veneer work, and the cue is close-ish to being done, I think it's time to show what the butt sleeve will have going on:
