QUESTION ABOUT IVORY JOINTS

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a thread below got me thinking
some cuemakers use a block of ivory for their ivory joints
some sleeve ivory over a piloted steel joint
and some sleeve ivory around wood
there may be other ways i dont know about
would you explain the pros/cons of the methods and does it really make a difference?
thanks
merry christmas and happy new year to all
 
I don’t know the pros and cons but IMO only the solid ivory joint is the real thing. The other sleeved joints are strictly decorative.
 
TommyT said:
I don’t know the pros and cons but IMO only the solid ivory joint is the real thing. The other sleeved joints are strictly decorative.
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i wish some of the cuemakers would comment on this tommy T'
personally i think it blends the qualities of the materials...icbw...thats why i asked the question
 
great comments in the link
i am surprised cuemakers have not reponded
 
I have built several cues with ivory joints. Usually the joint is one inch, 3/4 is bored out for the tenon leaving 1/4 solid cap.
Flat faced.
For “solid” ivory joints, please expand on this. It has to be attached somehow, you can’t just glue the joint on the face of the butt.
 
HQueen said:
I have built several cues with ivory joints. Usually the joint is one inch, 3/4 is bored out for the tenon leaving 1/4 solid cap.
Flat faced.
For “solid” ivory joints, please expand on this. It has to be attached somehow, you can’t just glue the joint on the face of the butt.
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T-shaped ? Stem goes down the forearm and joint screw holds it in place.
Joey~Not messing around with ivory~
 
Joey I know you ain’t messing around with ivory being in California.
T shaped is a way. But in a blind taste test like all other joints I seriously doubt anyone could tell.
 
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