The irony of all of this is that the first ivory piloted joint that I remember was from Gus Szamboti. Could always be wrong, but...
Yes. That's part of the innovation of the Tascarella piloted ivory joint: it includes a hoop-strength bushing (I'm assuming the bushing for hoop strength).Piloted or sleeved?
So would every cuemaker and cue enthusiast be.
I'm sure he changed something, but there are specific design construction details that are in those notes. I assume you know how a cue is built. I assume every cue builder has construction notes. If I built cues, I certainly would.
How very peculiar, this question is. We're talking about Balabushka.
Equally peculiar analogy.
They are his notes. Plain and simple. I'm sure as his craft developed (every cue was different after all), he took notes. I'm not sure why (I assume) you think this would be odd (since you're comparing to baking bread without a recipe).
As both an engineer and a lifelong cook, let me tell you there's no comparison. But I still have notes all over my recipes. When someone asks me, for example, about a past engineering project or even my Balabushka articles, I tell them I have to check my notes.
These Balabushka notes were absolutely private, not for the public, design notes just like every good designer (engineering, dress-making, and yes, culinary) would take down. And as meticulous as the man was reported to be, I would expect those notes to follow suit.
I have only Pete's description of the notes, but there's no question what they are. They're his notes. Just like Bell or Edison, or Da Vinci for that matter. We all understand the value of finding these greats' notes.
Again, I would expect every good cuemaker today to have notes.
Freddie <~~~ taking note
What is the definition of an Ivory piloted joint?
An ivory piloted joint is an ivory joint with close to the same dimensions of a steel joint, with space for the brass insert and tenon for the shaft to enter the joint, either against the wall of the joint, or close to it. Think of a regular 5/16 X 14 steel joint, with brass insert shaft, but the joint material being ivory, rather than steel.
There are some variations to be aware of. Pete lines the inside of the ivory joint with steel. Tony from Black Boar places a thin layer of steel on the top of the joint where the joint makes contact with the shaft collar. Be aware of what you're looking at.
All the best,
WW
Good answer:thumbup: was seeing what kind of answers we would get. Shoulda told you and skins not to answer lol
Jason
Does he use lag screws too?
Yes. That's part of the innovation of the Tascarella piloted ivory joint: it includes a hoop-strength bushing (I'm assuming the bushing for hoop strength).
Yes, the use of an inner stainless bushing ( not sleeved ) is what was "inovated" and the idea came from his son Pete Jr. It was to protect the ivory joint from blowing out because of the compression fit tongued shafts.
We have a winner!!!
It's a good thing I didn't say that Pete was the first.
Freddie
Sorry, Joe, I certainly never meant to imply he made the first piloted ivory joint. Not for a second. Certainly clarified it twice.People who have 5th grade comprehension skills read and understood what you wrote....
JV
The irony of all of this is that the first ivory piloted joint that I remember was from Gus Szamboti. Could always be wrong, but...
The irony of all of this is that the first ivory piloted joint that I remember was from Gus Szamboti. Could always be wrong, but...
Sorry, Joe, I certainly never meant to imply he made the first piloted ivory joint. Not for a second. Certainly clarified it twice.