Full Splice Wrapless Bridged Point - Is this a first?

Jive

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This isn't a guess the cue maker thread, rather I'm curious if this has ever been done before? If it has I'd love to see some pictures.

Here's one that I'm under the impression is the first:

 
I know Jake can do it. That can be of his cues. On top of that not a whole lot of cuemakers use those kind of sneakers. ..
 
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Very Cool.

If Pete Tonkin can do a short one. I am sure he can do a long one. So I will say Pete.

Second guess, Yellow gym shoed CM. LOL
 
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I didnt really want to start a "who was first" kinda deal and especially not with Pete as i'm his biggest fan.

I was more reffering to it being the first time you see it in a wrappless configuration "sneaky style"

this blank does have the bridges cut in cnc. I did make a prototype in chicago entirely in the square about 2 years ago. Bridges went all the way through and had compound miters at base. All done manually and it was rough. Luke broke it in half at the splice
 
Same maker from three years ago

bridged-1.jpg

Larry
 
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Oh my that was a lot of replies fast. There's actually a HUGE twist to all of these...it'll be fun...give me another 2-3 weeks :)
 
I didnt really want to start a "who was first" kinda deal and especially not with Pete as i'm his biggest fan.

I was more reffering to it being the first time you see it in a wrappless configuration "sneaky style"

this blank does have the bridges cut in cnc. I did make a prototype in chicago entirely in the square about 2 years ago. Bridges went all the way through and had compound miters at base. All done manually and it was rough. Luke broke it in half at the splice

Jake, I see you change from white puma sneakers to yellow Nike ? Lolz.... Nice full-splice bridge point.... This blank is a lot more than what it seems.... I'm sure the finish products will blow some mind in here.
 
Oh my that was a lot of replies fast. There's actually a HUGE twist to all of these...it'll be fun...give me another 2-3 weeks :)

Jive, when the cue is done and heading to NY, I will have them ship it to me for a bit and afterward I will ship it back out to you.
 
Not sure what the big fuss is. Not like the return points are sharp or anything. So much for this project remaining a secret.

Larry
 
Assuming the cue shown in the first post was built in the last five years or so then no, not a first. By sheer coincidence I'm planning to bring a wrapless, double-ended full splice to the event in Houston as well. BTW, it's a 5-point (5 points up and 5 down).

TW
 
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Not sure what the big fuss is. Not like the return points are sharp or anything. So much for this project remaining a secret.

Larry

Larrythis project is still a big secret.... There a twist behind it.... You know what I am talking about.....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
I cut her back to twice a month since I rarely get to go out there
 
Assuming the cue shown in the first post was built in the last five years or so then no, not a first. By sheer coincidence I'm planning to bring a wrapless, double-ended full splice to the event in Houston as well. BTW, it's a 5-point (5 points up and 5 down).

TW

So its quite possible I'm un-aware as that's usually the case....but, to date theres 3 people I'm aware of that have done it. You, Pete and me. Who did it 5+ years ago?
 
So its quite possible I'm un-aware as that's usually the case....but, to date theres 3 people I'm aware of that have done it. You, Pete and me. Who did it 5+ years ago?

I remember the cues, and I have a strong idea who it was, but not 100% since the memory is the second thing to go. I'll dig through my photos when I get a chance. FYI, I believe the bridges were "panto'd" in rather than mitered.

TW
 
Full Splice

Can't wait to see the final pics of this rare Beauty! Thanks for showing
 
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